1971-72
- In 1974 it was called the XL70 although it was basically the same bike
- Available three colors: Summer Yellow, Aquarius Blue, and Light Ruby red
- The Honda emblem was blue with a blue and red logo reading "SL70"
- On the yellow bike, the tank stripe was black; but on the other colors the stripe was white
- Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
- Transmission: 4-speed with manual clutch
- Speedometer was optional
- Serial number began SL70-1000001
1973
- Available colors: Candy Riviera Blue, Fire Red, and Candy Yellow
- The fuel tank and "70" decals were yellow
- Engine: 72cc OHC single cylinder
- Transmission: 4-speed with manual clutch
- A speedometer was now standard
- The serial number began SL70-1100001