HONDA CB72 (1964-1965) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CB72 was a motorcycle built by the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer from 1960 to the end of 1967. The CB72 motorcycle was the third model in the CB series and the first bike that featured a tubular frame instead of the metal shell frame used until then.

In 1965, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the CB72, a naked machine that came with a revision that reduced performance due to noise emissions, and the designation was changed to CB250 Super Sport.

Some of the changes included lower pistons, encapsulated air cleaners, more effective mufflers, and no more power jet nozzles that decreased power from 24 to 22 horsepower, while the top speed was only 130 kph (81 mph).

The bike was available in three different colors, such as Black, Blue, and Red, while the Blue models featured blue bench seats with tethers, and the Black and Red models packed black seats with straps.

In addition, the bike came with standard features, such as a one-piece dual seat, a wide handlebar, a dual chromed exhaust system, wire-spoked wheels, a round headlight, a pressed steel frame, an analog instrument panel, and a center stand.

In the performance department, the 1965 Honda CB72 had its heartbeat set by a 247cc four-stroke two-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 22 hp with maximum strength at 8,000 rpm and 20 Nm (15 lb-ft) of torque available at 5,700 rpm.