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Honda CB 77 1961 Found in Honda |
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Make: Honda Model: CB 77 Year: 1961 Engine: Capacity: Bore: Compression: Induction: Starter: Power: Torque: Transmission: Front suspension: Rear suspension: Front brake: Rear brake: Front tyre: Rear tyre: Dry weight: Fuel capacity: |
| In the early '60s, it was the biggest Honda available, propelling the rider into a full-blown adrenaline rush with unsurpassed power and speed. The 1961 CB77 Super Hawk was the beginning of something spectacular-the Honda sport bike. With speeds approaching the 100-mph mark, this was not a machine for the weak of heart. But the addition of telescopic forks, dual carbs and twin leading shoe brakes greatly enhanced acceleration, braking and handling. The CB77 gave the rider a feeling of control that many bikes of that era could not duplicate at half of the Super Hawk's top speed. The 305cc engine came complete with overhead cams, a luxury that was found exclusively in the racing community at the time. Its 9200-rpm-redline was a nice antidote to the low-revving and quiet machines being developed in Europe. The 350-lb. stamped steel and tube frame provided a landing point for one of the decade's finest engines. Indeed, the CB77 was a loud and race-ready contender. The Super Hawk owned t | |
