1970-71 Honda C70M (also called C70MK0 or CM70)
Engine |
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| Engine Type | 72cc OHC single cylinder |
| Spark plug | C7HSA |
| Plug gap | .028 |
| Battery | 6YB11-2D or 6N11-2D |
DRIVETRAIN |
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| Transmission | 3-speed with an automatic clutch |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
N/A |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
- Like the early cub, this model did not significantly look any different
- Colors:
- Aquarius blue
- Bright red
- Pine green
- Leg guard/cowling: white
- Fuel tank emblem read “HONDA 70”
- Seat: long (for two riders)
- Rear footpegs: standard
- Tail light: large tail light common to other Hondas of the ’70s
- Serial number began: C70M-017962
1972-73 Honda C70K1 (also called C70MK1)
Engine |
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| Engine Type | 72cc OHC single cylinder |
| Spark plug | C6HSA |
| Plug gap | .028 |
| Starter | electric start |
| Battery | 6YB11-2D or 6N11-2D |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Transmission | 3-speed with an automatic clutch |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
N/A |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
- Like the early cub, this model did not significantly look any different
- Colors:
- Strato Blue Metallic
- Poppy Yellow Metallic
- Leg guard/cowling: White
- Fuel tank emblem read “HONDA 70”
- Seat: short
- Accessory: luggage rack over the rear wheel
- Tail light: large tail light common to other Hondas of the ’70s
- Serial number began: C70-2000000
1980 Honda C70 Passport
Engine |
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| Engine Type | 72cc OHC single cylinder |
| Spark plug | C6HSA |
| Plug gap | .028 |
| Starter | electric start |
| Electrical | six-volt system like the previous models |
| Battery | 6YB11-2D or 6N11-2D |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Transmission | 3-speed with an automatic clutch |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
N/A |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
- Similar shape to the early cub
- Colors:
- Parakeet Yellow
- Angel Blue
- Leg guard/cowling: White
- On the yellow bike, the long seat was brown and white
- On the blue model the long seat was black and white
- Accessory: Basket and rack were mounted above the front fender and a short luggage rack was mounted behind the seat
- A “HONDA C70” logo appeared on the fuel tank
- Serial number began: DA01-1000014
1981 Honda C70 Passport
Engine |
|
| Engine | 72cc OHC single cylinder |
| Ignition | breaker points |
| Spark plug | C6HSA |
| Plug gap | .028 |
| Starter | electric start |
| Electrical | six-volt system like the previous models |
| Battery | 6YB11-2D or 6N11-2D |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Transmission | 3-speed with an automatic clutch |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
N/A |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
- Like the 1980 model with only a few exceptions
- The VIN had the 17 digits which indicated the country (first character), manufacturer (second character), year (10th character), and factory (11th character)
- Example: JH2DA0107BS100001
- J=Japan
- H=Honda
- B=1981
- S=Suzuka factory
- Colors:
- Parakeet Yellow
- Angel Blue
- Monza Red
- Long seat: black and white
- Leg guard/cowling: white
- Cowling now had another cutout next to the cylinder head
- Accessory: basket and rack were mounted above the front fender and a short luggage rack was mounted behind the seat
- “PASSPORT” logo appeared on the fuel tank
- Serial number began JH2DA0106BS100003
1982 Honda C70 Passport
Engine |
|
| Engine | 72cc OHC single cylinder |
| Ignition | breaker points |
| Spark plug | C6HSA |
| Plug gap | .028 |
| Starter | electric start It now had a 12-volt system unlike the previous models |
| Electrical | six-volt system like the previous models |
| Battery | YB5L-B |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Transmission | 3-speed with an automatic clutch |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
N/A |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
- Like the 1981 model with only a few exceptions
- The VIN had the 17 digits which indicated the country, manufacturer, year, and factory
- Example: JH2DA0107CS200001
- J=Japan
- H=Honda
- C=1982
- S=Suzuka factory
- Colors:
- Angel Blue
- Monza Red
- Leg guard/cowling: white (redesigned slightly)
- Side covers: redesigned slightly
- Long seat: black and white
- Accessory: basket and rack were mounted above the front fender and a short luggage rack was mounted behind the seat
- “PASSPORT” logo appeared on the fuel tank
1983 Honda C70 Passport
Engine |
|
| Engine | 72cc, OHC, four-stroke, single cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke | 47×41.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Ignition | CDI with flywheel magneto |
| Spark plug | CR7HS |
| Plug gap | .028 |
| Starter | Electric and kick |
| Exhaust | single muffler |
| Electrics | 12-volt system |
| Electrical | six-volt system like the previous models |
| Battery | YB5L-B |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Transmission | Three-speed constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate automatic centrifugal |
| Drive | Fully-enclosed drive chain reduces maintenance |
| Wheels | Wire spoke type |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
|
| Brakes | Front and rear drum |
| Front Suspension | Bottom link type |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm |
| Front Tire Size | 2.25-17 |
| Rear Tire Size | 2.50-17 |
DIMENSION |
|
| Wheelbase | 1181mm (46.5 in.) |
| Overall length | 1800mm (46.5 in.) |
| Overall width | 660mm (26 in.) |
| Seat height | 760mm (29.9 in.) |
| Dry weight | 82 kg (180.8 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 4 liter (1.1 US gal.) (0.88 Imp. gal.) |
OTHER |
- Like the 1982 model with only a few exceptions
- VIN had the 17 digits which indicated the country, manufacturer, year, and factory
- Serial number began: JH2DA0107DS300004 where D indicates 1983
- Colors:
- Shuttle Blue Metallic
- Special Silver Metallic
- Monza Red
- Leg guard/cowling: white
- Long seat: black and white
- Accessory: basket and rack mounted above the front fender and a short luggage rack mounted behind the seat
- The word “HONDA” was on the fuel tank and the word “PASSPORT” was on the side cover
- The cowling eliminated the open cutouts of the previous years and installed pop-in covers in their place
- The rear shocks were chromed and were longer
1984 Honda C70 Passport
Engine |
|
| Engine | OHC, four-stroke, single cylinder |
| Bore & Stroke | 47×41.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Ignition | CDI with flywheel magneto |
| Spark plug | CR7HS |
| Plug gap | .028 |
| Starter | Electric and kick |
| Exhaust | single muffler |
| Battery | YB5L-B |
DRIVETRAIN |
|
| Transmission | Three-speed constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate automatic centrifugal |
| Drive | Fully-enclosed drive chain reduces maintenance |
| Wheels | Wire spoke type |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
|
| Brakes | Front and rear drum |
| Front Suspension | Bottom link type |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm |
| Front Tire Size | 2.25-17 |
| Rear Tire Size | 2.50-17 |
DIMENSION |
|
| Wheelbase | 1180mm (46.5 in.) |
| Overall length | 1800mm (46.5 in.) |
| Overall width | 660mm (26 in.) |
| Seat height | 760mm (29.9 in.) |
| Dry weight | 82 kg (180.8 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 4 liter (1.1 gal.) |
OTHER |
- Like the 1982 model with only a few exceptions
- Serial number began JH2DA0107ES300004 (E=1984)
- Accessories: Standard front basket and rear carrying rack
- Colors:
- Special Silver Metallic
- Shuttle Blue Metallic
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