SOLD // Honda SL70 K0 1971 Red
The 1960s were booming times for the Honda Motor Company. After the incredible success of their early step-through frame models and mid-size displacement street models, Honda introduced the 50cc Mini Trail to the U.S. market in 1968 - they had been selling a similar model Monkey Bike in Japan and Europe. The Mini Trail was followed in 1969 by the 72cc CT70 (Trail 70) which cracked open the youth market with high-quality, stylized machines that adults could ride too. Both went on to huge sales results for many years.
For 1971 Honda again expanded their mini bike line up introducing the SL70 - which, like the Yamaha Mini-Enduro 60, looked like a real motorcycle but featured the bullet-proof 72cc motor and a four-speed manual transmission.
In my youth I had a ratty used Yamaha Mini-Enduro 60 (with a Bassani pipe) and my neighbor had a beautiful new red SL70 just like this one. I wanted an SL70 so bad.
This gorgeous restoration was completed in 2022 with OEM parts (except for a clamp or fitting here and there) and exceptional detailing, spectacular paint and brand new tires it is ready to ride.
Honda SL70 K0
Year: 1971
Milage: 9706 (actual # unknown)
VIN: SL70-1021842
Motor: SL70E-122145
Transmission: 4-speed manual with clutch
Starting: Kick only
Battery: 6V
Price: $5900 O.B.O.