HONDA CB77 Superhawk (1964-1965) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Honda CB77, also known as the Superhawk, was a motorcycle manufactured by Honda from 1961 to 1967 and powered by a 305cc straight twin engine. It was one of the bikes that set the standard for modern motorcycles and was noted for its speed, power, and reliability.

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

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 and quickly built a reputation for reliability, while packing luxuries such as an electric starter.

In addition, the bike came with standard features, such as a chromed exhaust system with two mufflers on each side, a one-piece dual seat, a wide handlebar, an analog instrument panel, a round headlight with a chromed ring, and wire-spoked wheels.

The bike was built around a tubular steel frame that 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.

In the power department, the 1965 Honda CB77 had its soul brought to life by a 305cc four-stroke twin-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 28 hp with maximum strength at 7,500 rpm and 23 Nm (17 lb-ft) of torque at 6,000 rpm.