Honda C70
C70 Passport was the elder brother of Honda Cub C50, with more power, same cheap economical ride and reliability. It was introduced in USA, Canada, Asia and Vietnam in 1970, first models were called C70 but in 1980 C70 Passport was introduced.
It had a 72 cm³ air-cooled single overhead cam engine, an automatic 3-speed gearbox, enough horse power to pull this bike to a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). First models had 6 v electrics, in 1982 12v electrics and CDI ignition were introduced to further improve the performance of the engine. 1983 model had a full enclosed drive chain for less maintenance.
Specifications (1970-71 models)
- Displacement
- 72 cm³
- Engine
- 4 stroke Over Head Cam single cylinder
- Ignition
- Breaker points
- Transmission
- 3-speed with an automatic clutch
- Fuel system
- Carburetor
- Valves
- 2 valves / cylinder
- Top Speed
- 80 km/h (50 mph)
- Electrics
- 6 Volts
- Available colors
- Aquarius blue, Bright red, and Pine green
- Leg guard/cowling
- white
- Fuel tank emblem read "HONDA 70"
- Seat
- long (for two riders)
- Rear footpegs
- standard
- Starter
- electric start
- Tail light
- large tail light common to other Hondas of the '70s