C70 Passport was the elder brother of the Honda Super Cub, with more power, same cheap economical ride and reliability. It was introduced in USA, Canada, Asia and Vietnam in 1970; the first models were called C70 but in 1980 C70 Passport was introduced.
It had a 72 cc air-cooled single overhead cam engine, a semi-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 12 v electrics and CDI ignition were introduced to further improve the performance of the engine. All models have a full-enclosed drive chain for less maintenance.
Specifications (1970-74 models)
Displacement
72 cm³
Engine
4 stroke Over Head Cam single cylinder
Ignition
Breaker points
Transmission
3-speed with a semi-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, Pine green and Grey
Leg guard/cowling
white
Fuel tank emblem read "HONDA 70"
Seat
long (for two riders) or two separated seats
Rear footpegs
standard
Starter
Kick start
Tail light
large tail light common to other Hondas of the '70s
It had a 72 cc air-cooled single overhead cam engine, a semi-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 12 v electrics and CDI ignition were introduced to further improve the performance of the engine. All models have a full-enclosed drive chain for less maintenance.
Specifications (1970-74 models)
Displacement
72 cm³
Engine
4 stroke Over Head Cam single cylinder
Ignition
Breaker points
Transmission
3-speed with a semi-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, Pine green and Grey
Leg guard/cowling
white
Fuel tank emblem read "HONDA 70"
Seat
long (for two riders) or two separated seats
Rear footpegs
standard
Starter
Kick start
Tail light
large tail light common to other Hondas of the '70s
Read related article here: Honda Super Cub
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