HONDA CS 71 Dream (1959-1960) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda C71 and C72, alongside the identical C76 and C77 models, 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 1959, the Japanese motorcycle producer released the Honda CS 71 Dream, a quarter-liter motorcycle that packed the same technical, visual, and performance characteristics as the previous one without significant changes.

The bike was manufactured around a steel frame that housed the suspension system, comprised of 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.

In the braking department, both 16-inch wheels were controlled by drum braking units, providing optimum stopping power.

As for performance, the 1959 Honda CS 71 Dream had installed a 124cc four-stroke air-cooled twin-cylinder engine underneath the fuel tank, boasting 18 hp at 7,400 rpm. A four-speed manual transmission and a final chain drive redirected the power to the rear wheel.

The bike's visual department had features like 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.