1963 Honda CB77 Superhawk

Introduced in 1961 the CB77 unquestionably changed the way the world looked at motorcycles. Design, engineering, performance and weight were completely off the existing charts. It firmly established Honda, and the Japanese motorcycle industry as a serious player in the world market. Electric start? Tubular steel frame? Motor as a stressed member of the frame? Reliable? Smooth? Oil tight? Fast? In 1961 the answer to all these questions was simple: Superhawk. Cycle World said (in 1964) “Never before, in the history of motorcycling, has one company done so much in so little time.”

In a semi interesting side note I found this site: http://www.honda305.com/superhawk/ copyright 1997. It really doesn’t look like it’s had a major overhaul since. You might want to look just to see what a ‘phone line’ web site looked like.

The 1963 Honda CB77 Superhawk used a 305 CC (18.6 CID) air cooled, four stroke, twin cylinder, chain driven single overhead cam motor that made 28.5 HP at the previously ridiculous rate of 9,200 RPM. A 180 degree crank (the pistons were offset, one up one down) contributed to the balance and speed of the motor. Tubular steel frame with the motor as a stressed member kept the weight down to 350 LBS. Cycle World timed the Superhawk at 16.8 seconds at 83 MPH in the ¼ mile, and a timed 104.6 MPH two way top speed.

This particular 1963 Honda CB77 Superhawk (VIN # CB77 313 918) is in Simi Valley, California and is listed as ‘fully restored cosmetically, mechanical and electrical”. There is an impressive list of work that has been done and parts replaced. It is NOT a concours restoration, rather a pretty pristine rider. Before I bid on the bike I would ask about the ‘Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed’ title. The bike is currently priced at $1,225.00 with reserve not met