
LOT 436
1963 Honda C72 247cc Dream Registration no. 707 AET Frame no. C72-211916 Engine no. C72E-2112752
Sold for £2,875 inc. premium
Lot 436
1963 Honda C72 247cc DreamRegistration no. 707 AET Frame no. C72-211916 Engine no. C72E-2112752
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1963 Honda C72 247cc Dream
Registration no. 707 AET
Frame no. C72-211916
Engine no. C72E-2112752
Registration no. 707 AET
Frame no. C72-211916
Engine no. C72E-2112752
Based on the first Honda twin - the 250cc C70 of 1957 - the C72 arrived in 1960. The C72 tourer's cycle parts remained much as those of the preceding C70, featuring a pressed-steel frame, forks, swinging arm and rear chaincase. The engine's basic layout likewise was retained, but wet sump lubrication was adopted and the clutch moved from the crankshaft to the gearbox main-shaft. Maximum power increased to 20bhp at 8,000rpm. As well as these alterations, the sporting CB version changed to a 180-degree crankshaft and twin carburettors, and used a tubular spine frame instead of the pressed-steel chassis of the tourers. Producing 24bhp at a then-stratospheric 9,000rpm and weighing 340lbs, the CB72 possessed an excellent power-to-weight ratio endowing it with performance challenging that of many British 500s. Boasting an overhead-camshaft engine, electric starter and twin-leading-shoe brakes, the specification of these Honda twins was unmatched by any of their rivals. Possessing an unmistakable style all its own, the C72 Dream is now one of the most desirable of these early Japanese classics.
This UK-market C72 was purchased by the current vendor in May 2013 and last ran in early 2022. The machine is offered with a (copy) old V5, expired MoT (2013), current MoT certificate (expires 29.06.2023), and a V5C.
Offered with key
This UK-market C72 was purchased by the current vendor in May 2013 and last ran in early 2022. The machine is offered with a (copy) old V5, expired MoT (2013), current MoT certificate (expires 29.06.2023), and a V5C.
Offered with key
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