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.

Honda CB77
1965 Honda Superhawk CB77
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledSuper Hawk, Honda 305
Production1961–1968
SuccessorCB350
ClassStandard, sport bike
Engine305 cc (18.6 cu in) OHC straight-twin, 2 × 26 mm Keihin carburetors
kick and electric start
Bore / stroke60.0 mm × 54.0 mm (2.36 in × 2.13 in)
Compression ratio8:1 (9.5:1 in early production)
Top speed168.3 km/h (104.6 mph)
Power28 hp (21 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Ignition typeBattery and coil
TransmissionMulti-disc wet clutch, 4-speed, chain drive
Frame typeTubular steel
SuspensionFront: telescopic fork
Rear: swingarm
BrakesDrum, 41 sq in (260 cm2) area
TiresFront 2.75×18 in.
Rear: 3.00×18 in.
Wheelbase1,300 mm (51.0 in)
Seat height760 mm (30.0 in)
Weight159 kg (351 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity14 L; 3.0 imp gal (3.6 US gal)
RelatedC77
CL77
Honda Dream CB250
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