HONDA CS 71 Dream (1960-1961) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1960, Honda released the Honda CS 71 Dream, a classic motorcycle made by the House of Tokyo and one of the first mass-produced, larger displacement machines exported worldwide by the Japanese brand.

The Honda C71 and C72, along with the identical C76 and C77 motorcycles, were the first larger-capacity motorcycles that were 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.

Like previous models, the 1960 machine 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.

It 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.

Braking-wise, the motorcycle's 16-inch wheels were fitted with drum braking units both front and rear, providing optimum braking performance.

As for the power figures, the 1960 Honda CS 71 Dream delivered 18 hp at 7,400 rpm from its 247cc air-cooled four-stroke twin-cylinder engine mounted at its core. The power produced by the engine was transferred to the rear by a four-speed manual transmission and a final chain drive.