The Honda Camino moped

The moped was a popular means of transport in the 1970s

In the seventies of the last century, mopeds were very popular vehicles because they were quite economical to run.

• These vehicles with a maximum speed of 25 kilometers per hour were particularly popular among young people.
• The Japanese manufacturer Honda also had several models of this type of two-wheeler on offer, including the Camino model.
• Contrary to what is often assumed, the Honda Camino was not made in Japan, but in Europe, more precisely in Belgium.

The Honda Camino and its characteristics

• The Camino model from the manufacturer Honda was offered in different versions. This two-wheeler was not only available as a moped, but also as a moped with a higher top speed.


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• Although this manufacturer's moped has almost disappeared from the streets, it is still very popular among connoisseurs because it is considered a very robust vehicle.
• There is also another reason for this. One of the main advantages of the Honda Camino is that the spare parts for this model are still relatively easy to get.
• There are even tuning parts available for this vehicle, which can, for example, significantly increase the engine output by increasing the displacement.
• This possibility is also one of the reasons that this vehicle is often used for moped races.
• With the appropriate tuning measures, the Camino has already reached speeds of more than 100 kilometers per hour.
• The two-wheeler has an automatic transmission, the so-called Variomatic, which is still used today in many scooters.
• The built-in 49 cm² two-stroke engine with an output of around one and a half hp is very compact and easy to maintain and can be removed relatively quickly and easily.
• The speed of mopeds may not exceed 25 kilometers per hour, but they ran these vehicles mostly travel at a speed of 35 to 40 kilometers per hour significantly more quickly.