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Honda CD 70

Manufacturer	Atlas Honda, Pakistan
Also called	Honda 70
Parent company	Honda
Production	Since 1970
Engine	4-Stroke OHC single cylinder cooled by air
Transmission	4 speed
Weight	82 kg (dry)

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

Introduced to compete against rival two-stroke small capacity motorcycles, the Honda cd70 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 cc economy with the power of a 70 cc bike, The tank carries a 9-litre fuel capacity. It is popular in Belgium and Asia, especially Pakistan.^{[citation needed]}

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. 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 "Honda70cc" appearing on side covers) 1970 to 1983

Year of Production 

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

Displacement 

72 cc

Engine

four-stroke air cooled single cylinder, single overhead cam

Ignition

Breaker points (Later Model upgraded to CDI

Electrics

6 volts (Later Models upgraded to 12V)

Transmission

4 speed

Fuel system

Carburetor

Valves

2 valves per cylinder

Maximum rotation speed

11,500 rpm

References

• http://www.atlashonda.com.pk/cd70.php