Honda C70 Cub

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Honda C70 Super Cub (Passport)

Make Model	Honda C70 Super Cub (Passport)
Year	1969 - 80+
Engine	Four stroke single cylinder, OHC
Capacity	71.8 cc / 4.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke	47 x 41.4 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	8.8:1
Exhaust	One-into one
Ignition	Magneto
Starting	Electric and kick
Max Power	4.5 kW / 6.08 hp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque	5.2 Nm / 0.53 kgf-m / 3.8 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, semi-automatic
Transmission	3-Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Pressed steel underbone
Front Suspension	Leading link
Front Wheel Travel	56 mm / 2.2 in
Rear Suspension	Swing arm
Rear Wheel Travel	61 mm / 2.4 in
Front Brakes	Expanding drum, 110 mm Ø
Rear Brakes	Expanding drum, 110 mm Ø
Trail	71 mm / 2.8 in
Wheels	Steel, laced wire spokes
Front Wheel	2.25 x 17 in
Rear Wheel	2.50 x 17 in
Dimensions	Length: 1800 mm / 70.7 in Width: 640 mm / 25.2 in Height: 760 mm / 29.9 in
Wheelbase	1180 mm / 46.5 in
Dry Weight	72 kg / 158 lbs
Fuel Capacity	4.8 Litres / 1.3 US gal

The Cub in all its different forms went on to sell over 50 million units and is still in production today. It’s not only the most successful motorcycle in history but it is also the highest selling motor vehicle in history, financing Honda’s global domination of motor bikes for over half a century and making them the biggest engine producer in the world.

Motorising the population of Asia and selling millions of cheap and reliable hacks to America and Europe bankrolled Honda’s racing successes, from Phil Read on the Island to fast Freddie Spencer on the world stage. It financed innovative research and design which was to produce some of the aforementioned iconic bikes of the century.