HONDA CS 71 Dream (1957-1958) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda C71 and C72, alongside the C76 and C77, were the first larger-capacity motorcycles mass-exported by Honda. The bikes were characterized by a pressed steel frame, an alloy overhead cam, a twin-cylinder engine, and well equipped with 12-volt electrics, an electric starter, turn signals, a dual seat, and other advanced features.

In 1957, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CS 71 Dream, a motorcycle with high exhaust pipes that sold well in the home market and ended up a gem among Japanese collectors.

The bike's visual department had standard features, such as a large valanced front fender, a small square headlight, a one-piece dual seat, a high-mounted chromed exhaust system, side-mounted rear shocks, a center stand, and wire-spoke wheels.

The bike was built around a steel frame with a hydraulic telescopic fork mounted on the front and dual side-mounted shock absorbers mounted on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the bike's 16-inch wheels were fitted with drum braking units, providing optimum braking performance.

In the performance department, the 1957 Honda CS 71 Dream had its heartbeat set by a 247cc air-cooled four-stroke twin-cylinder engine managed by a carburetor. The engine delivered an output power of 18 hp at 7,400 rpm, sent to the rear wheel with a four-speed manual transmission and a final chain drive.