Honda 70

Honda CD 70

Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	Honda 70
Production	1970-present
Engine	72 cc 4 stroke air cooled single cylinder
Power	4.8 kW (6.5 PS) @ 9,500 rpm
Transmission	4 speed
Weight	(dry), 80 kg (wet)

The Honda 70 is a small four stroke, small capacity motorcycle produced since 1970 by Honda.

Introduced to compete against rival two stroke small capacity motorcycles, the Honda 70 was one of the world's first four-stroke, small capacity motorcycles, with an engine displacement of only 72 cm³. This motorcycle was in fact a "Honda C 70" but models from 1970 to 1983 were released and known as "Honda 70"s, as the logo “Honda 70” appeared on the side covers of the bike.

The Honda 70 is very cheap to operate with typical fuel economy of 40 miles (64 km) per litre. A solid, reliable and a very practical commuter, this bike offered 50 cm³ economy with the power of a 70 cm³ bike. In Belgium and Brazil this model made Honda very popular. In Asia, epecially Pakistan, Honda owes its huge success to this model.

In Pakistan it earned the nickname "Rocket" for its ability to climb very steep roads with considerable loads for its very small engine capacity, where rival two strokes usually failed. This motorcycle came fitted with a triangular speedometer with gear range markings and a maximum calibration of 60 mph (96 km/h), which the bike could actually reach, providing the rider with the psychological thrill of watching the needle pointing at maximum calibration on the speedometer. The claimed top speed was 53 mph (85 km/h). The engine was constantly upgraded and modified. In 1984 the bike was released as Honda CD 70.

Specifications

Year of Production

(Released as Honda 70 with the logo "Honda70"appearing on side covers)1970 – 1983

Year of Production

(Released as Honda CD70 with the logo "C70"appearing on side covers) 1984--Present

Displacement

72 cm³

Engine

4 stroke air cooled single cylinder, single overhead cam

Ignition

Breaker points (Later Model upgraded to CDI

Electrics

6 volts (Later Models upgraded to 12V)

Power

6.5 PS (4.8 kW) @ 9,500 rpm

Transmission

:4 speed

Fuel system:

Carburetor

Valves

2 valves per cylinder

Maximum rotation speed

11,500 rpm

Top Speed

90 km/h (53 mph)

Curb weight

80 kg