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HONDA CB72 (1965-1966) Specs, Performance & Photos

Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1965, 1966

HONDA CB72 1965-1966 3 Photos
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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.

HONDA CB72 1965-1966

HONDA CB72 247

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
transmission specs
Gearbox:4-speed, manual
Clutch:wet multi-disc, manual
Primary Drive:-
Final Drive:chain
chassis specs
Frame:steel
Front Suspension:telescopic fork
Rear Suspension:dual shock absorbers
Front Brake:drum
Rear Brake:drum
dimension specs
Overall Length:-
Overall Width:-
Seat Height:-
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Weight:373 lbs OR 169 kg
Fuel Capacity:3.2 gallons OR 12.1 L
tyres specs
Front:2.75-16
Rear:3.00-16
power system specs
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