Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1965, 1966
The Honda CB72 was a motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1960 to 1967 after the CB92 and the CB71, it was the third model in the CB series and the first model that packed a tubular frame instead of the metal shell that was used until then.
Made for production racing, the Honda CB72 was one of the first models that marked the increasingly popular and important branch of motorcycle sport at the time, and even today, the bike is one of the most desirable of the Japanese classics.
In 1966, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer released the Honda CB72, a naked machine that didn't feature any changes but benefitted from the last revision brought upon the 1965 model, which lowered the performance of the bike due to noise emission.
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).
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.
As for the power figures, the 1966 Honad CB72 was powered 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.
engine specs | Type: | air-cooled, four-stroke, twin cylinder, SOHC | Displacement: | 247 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.1x2.1 in OR 53 mm | Compression Ratio: | 8.3:1 | Horsepower: | 22/8000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 15/5700 lb-ft/RPM OR 20/5700 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | carburetor |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 4-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | steel | Front Suspension: | telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | dual shock absorbers | Front Brake: | drum | Rear Brake: | drum |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 373 lbs OR 169 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3.2 gallons OR 12.1 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 2.75-16 | Rear: | 3.00-16 |
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power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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