Honda CD 70 was formerly known as Honda 70 and is a four-stroke motorcycle manufactured by the Japanese company Honda. It was produced by Honda from 1970 to 1991 and later on, in 1991, its production moved to Atlas Honda in Pakistan.
The Honda CD 70 was introduced in the Pakistani market in 1984 and it instantly dominated the market. The CD 70 replaced the two-stroke motorcycles and Vespa which was the only popular two-wheeler at that time. The CD 70 was the first four-stroke motorcycle in Pakistan due to which it became popular very quickly. Since its launch, it has maintained the highest resale value in Pakistan.
Initially, the rectangular speedometer on the Honda 70 featured gear range markings and a maximum calibration of 60 mph (97 km/h). Its claimed top speed was 58 mph (93 km/h). Over time, it went through several upgrades, both in exterior design and engine. In 1984, it was rebranded as Honda CD 70 with a modified engine, carburetor, and rear indicators.
Currently, the engine of Honda 70 is a certified Euro II engine and goes a long way if taken care of properly. The
new
model
Honda CD 70
2023
has been unveiled recently and according to Honda, the new model has 101 changes in design and engine combined.
Honda CD 70 Specs
The CD 70 2023 model has a 4-Stroke OHC Air Cooled engine with a displacement of 72 cm
3
and bore and stroke of 47.0 x 41.4 mm respectively. Its dimensions are 1897 x 751 x 1014 mm with a ground clearance of 136 mm. It has a 4 Speed Constant Mesh transmission and comes with Multiple Wet Clutch Plates.
The compression ratio of the CD 70 is 8.8:1 and it has a dry weight of 82 kg. The front and rear tires are 2.25 – 17 (4 PR).
CD 70
Features
The CD 70 2023 new model has a newly designed engine as well as new color graphics. The muffler exhaust makes the ride less noisy and a high-quality drive chain makes the ride smooth and comfortable.
Honda CD 70
Design
The Honda 70 2023 model has a sleek design that has no noticeable differences from the previous model’s design. The CD 70 comes with a backbone-type frame. Its design is aimed at making the vehicle look sleek while also making the ride comfortable. The comfortable seat comes with a seat bar for additional security. The new 2023 model also has some tweaks in the external design of the fuel tank and an all-new cover sticker. Both the wheels have thicker spokes than before and the rear wheel is a lot more durable.
It is available in black and red colors.
CD 70 Ride & Handling
The new engine of the CD 70 2023 model is better making the performance of the bike a lot more efficient. The wheels have also been redesigned with thicker spokes for better stability and the rear wheel is more durable than before. Its engine is durable and comes with a 3-year warranty in case there is any issue after purchase.
Honda 70 Mileage
The CD 70 Motorcycle has an impressive mileage of
70 km/l
(company claimed) which is suitable for daily use. It comes with a fuel capacity of 8.5 liters and reserves 1 liter of petrol.
Honda CD 70 Resale
The Honda CD 70 bike always has had a high resale value in the Pakistani market and similar is the case with CD 70 2023 model. If it has been kept in a good condition, it can be resold instantly and at a great price.
CD 70 Competitors
Honda CD 70 had no competitors when it had been initially launched back in 1984 but now the Pakistani market has been saturated with several companies introducing their own versions of CD 70. These competitors include
United US70, Super Power SP 70, Road Prince Classic 70.
Only due to these competitors Honda CD 70 price has relatively been under control, otherwise, it would have sky-rocketed much sooner. For instance, the price of CD 70 back in 2005 was around PKR 54,000 and it stayed around the PKR 63,000 mark until 2017, only after which the bike prices have soared recently.
The United US70 shares similar features with the Honda CD 70. They both have the same fuel capacity and similar mileage. Their performance is also identical which makes US70 a strong competitor.
On the other hand, Road Prince Classic 70cc comes with a larger fuel tank with a fuel capacity of 11 liters but its mileage is 65 km/l which is less than that of CD 70.
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