My Very First Motorcycle
Honda CB77 305 Super Hawk
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 the top spot in the Honda
lineup until 1965 when Honda released the CB450.
CB77 is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
©1999 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
CB77 is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
©1999 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
