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[[image: C70_st.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''Honda C70''']] | [[image: C70_st.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''Honda C70''']] | ||
The '''Honda C70''' is a [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] 50[[cc]] [[OHC]] [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Honda]] between 1970 and 1984. The '''C70''' was the elder brother of [[Honda C50|Cub C50]], with more power, same cheap economical ride and reliability. It was introduced in USA, Canada, Asia and Vietnam in 1970, | The '''Honda C70''' is a [[Four stroke|4-stroke]] 50[[cc]] [[OHC]] [[street motorcycle]] manufactured by [[Honda]] between 1970 and 1984, which replaced the similar C65 model. The '''C70''' was the elder brother of [[Honda C50|Cub C50]], with more power, same cheap economical ride and reliability. It was introduced in USA, Canada, Asia and Vietnam in 1970, and introduced to the UK in 1972. Later US versions were called Honda Passport. | ||
It had a 72[[cc]] air-cooled single [[OHC|overhead cam]] engine, an automatic 3-speed gearbox, enough | It had a 72[[cc]] air-cooled single [[OHC|overhead cam]] engine (a bigger-bore version of the C65), an automatic 3-speed gearbox, enough power to pull this motorcycle 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 reliability of the engine, and to ease servicing. | ||
==Specifications (1970-71 models)== | ==Specifications (1970-71 models)== | ||
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*Displacement: 72 [[Cubic centimetre|cm³]] | *Displacement: 72 [[Cubic centimetre|cm³]] | ||
*Engine: [[Four-stroke]][[OHC| Over Head Cam]] single [[cylinder]] | *Engine: [[Four-stroke]][[OHC| Over Head Cam]] single [[cylinder]] | ||
*Ignition: Breaker points | *Ignition: Breaker points (6v) or CDI (12v) | ||
*Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | *Transmission: 3-speed with an automatic clutch | ||
*Fuel system: [[Carburetor]] | *Fuel system: [[Carburetor]] | ||
*Valves: 2 [[valves]] / [[cylinder]] | *Valves: 2 [[valves]] / [[cylinder]] | ||
*Top Speed: 80 [[km/h]] (50 [[mph]]) | *Top Speed: 80 [[km/h]] (50 [[mph]]) | ||
*Electrics: 6 Volts | *Electrics: 6 Volts to '83, 12 Volts after. | ||
*Available colors: Aquarius blue, Bright red, | *Available colors: Aquarius blue, Bright red, Pine green, Elephant Grey or Yellow. | ||
*Leg guard/cowling: white | *Leg guard/cowling: white | ||
*Fuel tank emblem read "HONDA 70" | *Fuel tank emblem read "HONDA 70" | ||
*Seat: | *Seat: single or dual depending on market. | ||
*Rear footpegs: standard | *Rear footpegs: standard with dual seat. | ||
*Starter: electric start | *Starter: electric start optional (C70M) Standard in some markets. | ||
*Tail light: | *Tail light: depends on country of sale. | ||
[[Image:Honda-C70-Deluxe-Brochure.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70 Deluxe Brochure]][[Image:Honda-C70-Ad.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70 Ad]][[Image:Japanese-Honda-C50-C70-Ad.jpg|left|thumb|Japanese Honda C50/C70 Ad]] | [[Image:Honda-C70-Deluxe-Brochure.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70 Deluxe Brochure]][[Image:Honda-C70-Ad.jpg|left|thumb|Honda C70 Ad]][[Image:Japanese-Honda-C50-C70-Ad.jpg|left|thumb|Japanese Honda C50/C70 Ad]] | ||
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* Like the early cub, this model did not significantly look any different | * Like the early cub, this model did not significantly look any different | ||
* Available colors: Aquarius blue, Bright red, | * Available colors: Aquarius blue, Bright red, Pine green, Elephant Grey, Yellow. | ||
* Leg guard/cowling: white | * Leg guard/cowling: white | ||
* Fuel tank emblem read "HONDA 70" | * Fuel tank emblem read "HONDA 70" | ||