| MODEL | HONDA C 72 DREAM 1960 - 1962 |
| Year | 1960 - 1962 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin, SOHC |
| Displacement / Capacity | 247.3 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 54 x 54 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 14.6 kW / 20 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 18.3 Nm @ 5700 rpm |
| Ignition | 12 V electrics |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 4-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Pressed steel |
| Front Suspension | — |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm, dual shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 169 kg |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.8 Litres |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
Launched in April 1960, the C72 moved the 250 cc Dream to 12-volt electrics, wet-sump lubrication and a little more compression, lifting output to about 20 hp. It kept the pressed-steel frame, enclosed chain styling and 16-inch wheels of the C71, and came with electric start, indicators and a dual seat. In 1961 the pressed handlebar gave way to a tubular bar on the C72 II; the US version was the CA72.
