HONDA CB77 Superhawk (1963-1964) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1994, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CB77 Superhawk, a straight twin motorcycle that debuted in 1991. The bike was powered by a 305cc engine and was remembered as the first sports motorcycle manufactured by Honda.

The CB77 was a landmark in Honda's advances in Western motorcycle markets, with its speed, power, and reliability, and regarded as one of the bikes that set the standard for modern machines.

It also packed a fairly large engine compared to other Japanese motorcycles of that time, with performance that challenged much larger bikes from other manufacturers, while quickly building a reputation for reliability, packing luxuries such as an electric starter.

Built on the experience gained in the Grand Prix racing, the CB77 differed from previous models, with its tubular steel frame instead of the pressed steel frame of previous bikes and its front telescopic fork.

The 1964 Honda CB77 packed the largest available engine in Honda's range and was used as an integral element of the chassis. The 305cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled powerplant delivered an output power of 28 hp with a peak at 7,500 rpm and 23 Nm (17 lb-ft) of torque at 6,000 rpm.

The tubular steel frame housed a hydraulic fork on the front and dual shock absorbers on the rear that offered optimum suspension performance, while the stopping power was achieved by a drum unit both front and rear.