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gbunner · 11-04-2008, 10:26 AM

I just picked up a CT70 to restore over the winter. I see a lot of people referring to their bikes as certain models. K, KO, K1 etc. What does that mean? Something about what year it is, and if it is auto or manual. The one I just got was built 6/70, It is a 3 speed auto. Only says Honda, in big letters, doesn't say Mini Trail.Is it a 70 or a 71? The guy I got it from didn't know that much about it.

Thanks, Gary

Z · 11-04-2008, 10:46 AM

Welcome to CT70 Identification Guide

This should answer all of your questions.

Honda used K designations K0 (first year made) K1 (second model year) and eventually changed nomenclature to the year.

Hit the above link and it will make sense.

gbunner · 11-04-2008, 10:48 AM

Thanks

RAZZO · 11-04-2008, 10:51 AM

Considered a 1970 CT70. 3-spd. auto. Available in 3 colors. Candy Red, Candy Blue Sapphire & Candy Gold. First year CT70's are the most collectable. Blue Sapphire were the most produced color and considered by most the best color. CT70H'S 4-Spd's are even more desireable. Top dog among CT guys.

gbunner · 11-04-2008, 11:13 AM

Would 06/70 be a 70 or 71, or dosen't it matter. Oh ya, it's red and needs alot of work. But thats what I like to do.

Gary

jordon372 · 11-05-2008, 12:48 AM

That would be a 70. When did they start making 4 speeds?

gbunner · 11-05-2008, 06:35 AM

The identification guide says 1970 was when they started coming with 4-speeds.

dirtbkr188 · 11-05-2008, 06:46 AM

From 1970 through 1973, both the 3-speed auto clutch and the 4-speed manual clutch were available for the CT70.
As indicated in the CT Identification Guide, the 4-speed models have the H designation in both the frame and engine numbers.

11-04-2008, 10:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
gbunner 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greensburg, Pa. Posts: 668	CT70 model question I just picked up a CT70 to restore over the winter. I see a lot of people referring to their bikes as certain models. K, KO, K1 etc. What does that mean? Something about what year it is, and if it is auto or manual. The one I just got was built 6/70, It is a 3 speed auto. Only says Honda, in big letters, doesn't say Mini Trail.Is it a 70 or a 71? The guy I got it from didn't know that much about it. Thanks, Gary

11-04-2008, 10:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Z 5th Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 8,541	Re: CT70 model question Welcome to CT70 Identification Guide This should answer all of your questions. Honda used K designations K0 (first year made) K1 (second model year) and eventually changed nomenclature to the year. Hit the above link and it will make sense.

11-04-2008, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
gbunner 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greensburg, Pa. Posts: 668	Re: CT70 model question Thanks

11-04-2008, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
RAZZO Old School Z50s Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY PINELANDS Posts: 1,973 My Mood:	Re: CT70 model question Considered a 1970 CT70. 3-spd. auto. Available in 3 colors. Candy Red, Candy Blue Sapphire & Candy Gold. First year CT70's are the most collectable. Blue Sapphire were the most produced color and considered by most the best color. CT70H'S 4-Spd's are even more desireable. Top dog among CT guys.

11-04-2008, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
gbunner 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greensburg, Pa. Posts: 668	Re: CT70 model question Would 06/70 be a 70 or 71, or dosen't it matter. Oh ya, it's red and needs alot of work. But thats what I like to do. Gary

11-05-2008, 12:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
jordon372 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Valley Center, CA Posts: 2,185	Re: CT70 model question That would be a 70. When did they start making 4 speeds?

11-05-2008, 06:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
gbunner 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greensburg, Pa. Posts: 668	Re: CT70 model question The identification guide says 1970 was when they started coming with 4-speeds.

11-05-2008, 06:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
dirtbkr188 3rd Gear Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,973	Re: CT70 model question From 1970 through 1973, both the 3-speed auto clutch and the 4-speed manual clutch were available for the CT70. As indicated in the CT Identification Guide, the 4-speed models have the H designation in both the frame and engine numbers.

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