1959-60 Honda Dream Touring 250 C71
Engine |
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| Engine Type | Air-cooled, parallel twin with a dry sump and SOHC |
| Displacement | 247.3cc |
| Bore and Stroke | 54 x 54 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 |
| Ignition | 6-volt magnetic flywheel |
| Starter | Kick start |
| Max Power | 13.3 KW/ 18 hp @ 7400 rpm |
DRIVETRAIN |
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| Transmission | 4-speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plates |
| Final Drive | Chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
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| Front Suspension | Hydra lick forksRear Suspension |
| Rear Brakes | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25-16 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25-16 |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
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| Color |
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- The CA71 had chrome tubular handlebars while the C71 had pressed steel handlebars
- The bike had solid chrome tank panels with no rubber knee pads
- The headlight was square
- The serial number began C71-100001 or CA71-100001
- It was also called the CA71
1959-60 CE71 Dream Sport 250
Engine |
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| Engine Type | 247cc OHC dry sump parallel twin |
| Carburetor | Single |
DRIVETRAIN |
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| Transmission | 4-speed |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
N/A |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
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| Color |
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- The headlight was square with an integrated speedometer
- The Gas tank was silver with a black rubber pad
- The fenders, frame, side cover, fork, and headlight were either black or maroon
- The early models had 18″ wheels while the late models had 16″ wheels
- The serial number began CE71-10001
1961 C72 Dream Touring 250
Engine |
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| Engine Type | Air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder SOHC, wet sump |
| Displacement | 247.3 |
| Bore and Stroke | 54 x 54 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Ignition | 6 Volt Magnetic flywheel |
| Starter | Kickstart |
| Carburetor | Single |
| Max Power | 14.6 KW 20 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 18.3 NM @ 5700 rpm |
DRIVETRAIN |
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| Transmission | 4-speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plates |
| Final Drive | Chain |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
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| Front Suspension | Hydra lick forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Rear Brakes | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tire | 2.75-16 |
| Rear Tire | 3.00-16 |
DIMENSION |
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| Dry-Weight | 169 Kg (372 lb.) |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.8 Litres (3.1 Gal.) |
OTHER |
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| Color |
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- The headlight was square with an integrated speedometer
- The gas tank had a large chrome panel and large rubber pads
- The handlebars were pressed steel
- The serial number began C72-100001
1960-63 CA72 Dream Touring 250
- ENGINE
- N/A
- DRIVETRAIN
- N/A
- CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
- N/A
- DIMENSION
- N/A
- OTHER
- It was released in two editions
- The Early model was sold from 1960 to 1963
- The Late model (shown in next listing) was sold from 1963 to 1966
- Early model colors:
- White
- Black
- Blue
- Scarlet Red
- The headlight was square with an integrated speedometer
- The gas tank shape was the same as the C71 without the rubber pad
- The gas tank was smaller than the early CA77
- Engine Type: 247cc OHC wet sump parallel twin with a single carburetor and a 4-speed transmission
- The serial number began CA72-100001
1963-66 CA72 Dream Touring 250 “Late”
Engine |
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| Engine Type | OHC wet sump parallel twin cylinder |
| Displacement | 247cc |
| Fuel delivery | single carburetor |
DRIVETRAIN |
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| Transmission | 4-speed |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES |
N/A |
DIMENSION |
N/A |
OTHER |
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| Color |
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- The gas tank was englarged to the size of the late CA77
- The serial number began CA72-100001
Dream CA72 Image Gallery
