Honda Dream C71, CA71, CE71, C72, CA72 Motorcycles

1959-60 Honda Dream Touring 250 C71

Engine
Engine Type	Air-cooled, parallel twin with a dry sump and SOHC
Displacement	247.3cc
Bore and Stroke	54 x 54 mm
Compression Ratio	6.2:1
Ignition	6-volt magnetic flywheel
Starter	Kick start
Max Power	13.3 KW/ 18 hp @ 7400 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	4-speed
Clutch	Wet multi-plates
Final Drive	Chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension	Hydra lick forksRear Suspension
Rear Brakes	Dual shocks
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tire	3.25-16
Rear Tire	3.25-16
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Color	White Black Blue Scarlet Red

• The CA71 had chrome tubular handlebars while the C71 had pressed steel handlebars
• The bike had solid chrome tank panels with no rubber knee pads
• The headlight was square
• The serial number began C71-100001 or CA71-100001
• It was also called the CA71

1959-60 CE71 Dream Sport 250

Engine
Engine Type	247cc OHC dry sump parallel twin
Carburetor	Single
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	4-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES	N/A
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Color	Silver with Black Silver with Maroon

• The headlight was square with an integrated speedometer
• The Gas tank was silver with a black rubber pad
• The fenders, frame, side cover, fork, and headlight were either black or maroon
• The early models had 18″ wheels while the late models had 16″ wheels
• The serial number began CE71-10001

1961 C72 Dream Touring 250

Engine
Engine Type	Air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder SOHC, wet sump
Displacement	247.3
Bore and Stroke	54 x 54 mm
Compression Ratio	8.3:1
Ignition	6 Volt Magnetic flywheel
Starter	Kickstart
Carburetor	Single
Max Power	14.6 KW 20 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque	18.3 NM @ 5700 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	4-speed
Clutch	Wet multi-plates
Final Drive	Chain
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension	Hydra lick forks
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks
Rear Brakes	Dual shocks
Front Brakes	Drum
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tire	2.75-16
Rear Tire	3.00-16
DIMENSION
Dry-Weight	169 Kg (372 lb.)
Fuel Capacity	11.8 Litres (3.1 Gal.)
OTHER
Color	White Black Blue Scarlet Red

• The headlight was square with an integrated speedometer
• The gas tank had a large chrome panel and large rubber pads
• The handlebars were pressed steel
• The serial number began C72-100001

1960-63 CA72 Dream Touring 250

Engine
Engine Type	OHC wet sump parallel twin cylinder
Displacement	247cc
Fuel delivery	single carburetor
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	4-speed
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES	N/A
DIMENSION	N/A
OTHER
Color	White Black Blue Scarlet Red

• The gas tank was englarged to the size of the late CA77
• The serial number began CA72-100001

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