Honda CB77
The Honda CB77, or Super Hawk, is a 305 cc (18.6 cu in) straight-twin motorcycle produced from 1961 until 1967. It is remembered today as Honda's first sport bike. It is a landmark model in Honda's advances in Western motorcycle markets of the 1960s, noted for its speed and power as well as its reliability, and is regarded as one of the bikes that set the standard for modern motorcycles.
1965 Honda Superhawk CB77 | |
Manufacturer | Honda |
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Also called | Super Hawk, Honda 305 |
Production | 1961–1968 |
Successor | CB350 |
Class | Standard, sport bike |
Engine | 305 cc (18.6 cu in) OHC straight-twin, 2 × 26 mm Keihin carburetors kick and electric start |
Bore / stroke | 60.0 mm × 54.0 mm (2.36 in × 2.13 in) |
Compression ratio | 8:1 (9.5:1 in early production) |
Top speed | 168.3 km/h (104.6 mph) |
Power | 28 hp (21 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
Ignition type | Battery and coil |
Transmission | Multi-disc wet clutch, 4-speed, chain drive |
Frame type | Tubular steel |
Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: swingarm |
Brakes | Drum, 41 sq in (260 cm2) area |
Tires | Front 2.75×18 in. Rear: 3.00×18 in. |
Wheelbase | 1,300 mm (51.0 in) |
Seat height | 760 mm (30.0 in) |
Weight | 159 kg (351 lb) (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 14 L; 3.0 imp gal (3.6 US gal) |
Related | C77 CL77 Honda Dream CB250 |
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