* 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
Honda SL70K1
1973 Honda SL70 in Fire Red
1973 Honda SL70 in Fire Red
1973 Honda SL70 in Fire Red
* 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