1972 HONDA SL70

Concours Frame-Off Restoration

Absolutely Stunning| 3,000 Original Miles | Museum-Quality Investment, Please Watch the Video For Details

There are motorcycles that simply bring back memories, and then there are motorcycles that remind you why so many of us fell in love with riding in the first place. This 1972 Honda SL70 is one of those motorcycles.

Finished in its iconic red, white, and blue factory color scheme, this beautifully restored SL70 represents an era when Honda gave young riders something priceless—freedom. For countless kids in the early 1970s, the SL70 was their first taste of independence. It could take you down the street, through the woods, to a friend's house, or on your very first adventure long before you were old enough to drive a car.

Today, more than 55 years later, finding one in this condition is virtually impossible.

This motorcycle has received an exceptional concours-level frame-off restoration and is, without question, the finest SL70 we have owned in our 15 years of restoring and selling vintage Hondas. With only 3,000 original miles, the restoration itself has accumulated approximately 30 careful break-in miles since completion.

Every component was meticulously restored or refurbished with one goal in mind: returning this Honda to showroom condition while preserving its originality.

Highlights Include:

• Complete concours-level frame-off restoration

• Only 3,000 original miles

• Engine professionally rebuilt with new piston and rings

• Engine cases, covers, cylinder, and hardware restored to like-new condition

• Original carburetor professionally restored

• New intake seal

• Original airbox retained with attractive, honest patina

• Wiring harness inspected and restored

• Original Honda controls and switchgear in outstanding condition

• Original Honda brake cable clamps retained

• Beautiful original chrome handlebars

• Original mirrors in excellent condition

• New grips, levers, foot pegs, chain, brakes, and spokes

• Original wheel rims with exceptional original chrome

• Restored wheel hubs

• Beautifully restored fork assemblies with excellent original fork tubes showing no pitting

• Restored kickstand and chassis hardware

• Original fuel tank professionally refinished in correct factory colors and graphics

• Correct warning decals and factory markings reproduced

• Restored side covers and painted components

• Original exhaust system in outstanding condition

• Original Honda spark arrestor remains intact

• New gold drive chain

• New tires

The frame was refinished in the correct factory silver, while every painted surface on the motorcycle was restored to factory appearance. The original chrome throughout the motorcycle is remarkable. The tail light housing has been professionally rechromed and presents beautifully.

The engine starts easily, idles smoothly, shifts flawlessly, and runs exactly as a properly restored Honda four-stroke should. The original exhaust produces the unmistakable, mellow Honda thumper sound that instantly transports you back to the early 1970s.

Investment Quality

Restoring one of these motorcycles correctly is no small undertaking.

This frame-off restoration required 70 hours of shop labor at a Value of $150 PH = $10,500, before accounting for paint, parts, plating, and countless restoration details.

The result is a motorcycle that simply cannot be duplicated economically.

This SL70 is an investment quality museum piece. In fact, selling it is difficult for us. However, we're currently investing heavily in the expansion of our new Ducati dealership, including approximately a quarter-million dollars in dealership fixtures, tooling, and equipment, so we've made the difficult decision to offer this exceptional motorcycle to its next caretaker.

If you're searching for one of the finest restored Honda SL70s available anywhere, your search is over. At the time of this listing, we are unaware of another example online for sale that matches this motorcycle's level of restoration, originality, and presentation.

Whether you add it to a museum collection, display it in your home or office, or occasionally enjoy it on sunny weekends, this Honda represents one of the smartest investments in the vintage mini-bike market.

The craftsmanship, attention to detail, and overall presentation make this one of the nicest SL70s we've ever had the privilege of offering.

Please review all photographs carefully as they are considered part of the description.

If you have any questions, would like additional photos or videos, or would like to discuss shipping, please call Junior at Kaplan Cycles at 860-454-7024.

Thank you for your interest, and God Bless America.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY FROM KAPLAN? WHAT DO YOU GET?

“You are buying from the Kaplan Cycles Family. We are not just another big auction house. We are family-owned and operated and have been buying, servicing, and selling motorcycles since 1975. You will work directly with Ken Jr., Ken Sr., and/or one of the 30+ experts on our team. We provide museum-quality, white-glove concierge service from start to finish. Every motorcycle we sell is inspected, serviced, and supported by our team, and we stand behind it after the sale. You’re not on your own — we back what we build and what we sell.

With over 17,000 units sold and still 100% positive feedback, we are the best stress-free buying experience you can have. From the first call to delivery at your door, we will handle it all — because vintage motorcycles deserve support, and so do you.

With every bike we curate you get:
• museum-level inspection & preservation services
• every machine is professionally evaluated, serviced, & rotisserie detailed
• all critical systems are checked, adjusted, or renewed
• you get professional setup, tuning, and delivery prep
• done by the best experts in the industry — we ride and restore every day
• you get post-sale phone support
• you get white-glove, insured, always-enclosed shipping to your door anywhere in the country

You’re buying from Kaplan Cycles at the New England Motorcycle Museum, one of the largest vintage motorcycle collections in North America. Free museum tours and tickets are included with every bike sold. With every bike you purchase, a portion of the proceeds is used to support, continue, and improve the 501(c)(3) nonprofit New England Motorcycle Museum.

You don’t just win an auction — YOU are creating & helping to preserve motorcycle history, and you become part of our family, a Kaplan Cycles client for life.

We do not take new clients off the street.
We do not service bikes purchased elsewhere.
We only take new exclusive clients who purchase a motorcycle from us.

You get a guided purchase experience with, and from, the experts who care about the bike as much as you do. If there’s a problem, you don’t get ghosted. You call us — you will have our cell phone numbers — we will answer your call on weekends, and we will help make it right.

Auction platforms = listing only. No support. No accountability.

Kaplan Cycles = we stand behind what we sell.

You are buying museum-curated provenance. That means:
• expert evaluation
• documented condition
• professional presentation
• long-term preservation mindset

You’re not just buying a motorcycle — you’re buying a curated piece of motorcycling history.

From the #1 family in this business — Kaplan Cycles & the New England Motorcycle Museum.

Sincerely,

Ken Kaplan Sr.
12/28/2025”

AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due immediately on purchase. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), Card (+3% fee), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 7 days of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 

Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.

If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday

For our fastest service please call Ken Kaplan Jr directly at 860-471-0192

We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via USPS priority mail with a tracking number. Please allow up to 14 days after payment in full for your documents to be processed and mailed.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

Warranty:

All Motorcycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

SHIPPING:

SEND US YOUR ZIP FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE!
WE WILL MAKE ALL ARRANGEMENTS!

We have the best shipping contacts in the nation who will provide the FASTEST transport times, have a perfect track record, and are always insured and ENCLOSED! All motorcycles are shipped WHOLE (roll-on, roll-off). We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

PICKUP:

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and assistance to load for free.