Keeping Your Classic Honda CT 70 Engine Alive and Well

If you've ever kicked over an old bike and felt that satisfying thrum under your boot, you probably know how iconic the honda ct 70 engine really is. It's a tiny piece of engineering that changed the way people looked at trail riding back in 1969, and honestly, it's still doing the same thing today for a whole new generation of collectors. Whether you're a purist trying to keep an original bike numbers-matching or a tinkerer looking to squeeze a little more pep out of a fifty-year-old machine, understanding what makes this engine tick is half the fun. ...

May 6, 2026 · 7 min · Hinman Krotowski