I actually have no idea if it even has anything to do with the post. Not for me, I haven’t seen the bloody film. Images of Kevin Costner in the 1997 epic post-apocalyptic adventure film may now be springing to mind. The roll of the Postman was fraught with danger, with vicious dogs, apathetic cats, and dodgy driveways claiming many a proud deliveryman. The bigger brother of this CT90 would start to roll out, with a mighty 105cc pumping 6kW it would be the king of the Aussie footpath, delivering bills and birthday cards far and wide. It wouldn’t be until 1980 however that the model you and I are most familiar with would hit footpaths across the nation.
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This clutch system allowed free use of a hand, making it ideal for mail deliveries. This new mode of transport would be the Honda CT90, with a brutal 5kW coming from the 89cc engine and a 4-speed gearbox with auto clutch. Completing daily deliveries via this method is making me feel tired already, but fortunately in 1971 some bright spark reckoned we bin the pushies and instead get some wheels with motors.
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We pay homage to this little red belter.īack in the old days, shortly after dinosaurs were buried into the ground by the Devil to test Christians faith, the post was delivered by pushbike. This machine has been the workhorse for postal deliveries for over 30 years, and starter bikes for riders across the country. The Honda CT110, affectionately known Australia wide as a ‘Postie’ for profoundly obvious reasons.