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Honda Motosport SL70 Motorcycles

1971-72 Honda SL70 K0 Motosport

Engine

Engine Type 72cc OHC single cylinder
Spark plug C7HSA
Plug gap .028
Battery 6N2A-2C — 6 volt

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 4-speed with manual clutch

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

N/A

DIMENSION

N/A

OTHER

  • In 1974 it was called the XL70 although it was basically the same bike as the SL70
  • Colors:
    • Summer Yellow
    • Aquarius Blue
    • Light Ruby red
  • The Honda emblem was blue with a blue and red logo reading “SL70”
  • On the yellow bike, the tank stripe was black; but on the other colors the stripe was white
  • Speedometer was optional
  • Serial number began SL70-1000001

1973 Honda SL70K1

Engine

Engine Type 72cc OHC single cylinder
Spark plug C7HSA
Plug gap .028
Battery 6N2A-2C-3 — 6 volt

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission 4-speed with manual clutch

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

N/A

DIMENSION

N/A

OTHER

Colors
  • Candy Riviera Blue
  • Fire Red
  • Candy Yellow
  • The fuel tank and “70” decals were yellow
  • A speedometer was now standard
  • The serial number began SL70-1100001

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