Honda C70
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The Honda C70 was a 72cc version of the Honda Super Cub. It replaced the 63cc Honda C65 in 1970. It was introduced in the USA, Canada
Canada
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  and Asia
Asia
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 at launch and in the UK in 1972; after 1980 the USA C70 was called the C70 Passport.

It had a 72 cc air-cooled single overhead cam engine, a semi-automatic 3-speed gearbox, and enough horse power to pull this bike
Motorcycle
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 to a top speed of 40 mph (65 km/h). First models had 6 v electrics; in 1982, 12 v electrics and CDI
Capacitor discharge ignition
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ignition were introduced to improve the maintenance-free reliability of the engine. All models have a full-enclosed drive chain for less maintenance.
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