4-9 Update: After 12 bids on eBay, this Honda CB77 Super Hawk did not meet reserve at $9,600. The seller has relisted it and is now looking for $14,250 or best offer
The Honda CB77, also known as the the Super Hawk, has the glorious distinction of being Honda’s first sportbike. This bike, in many ways like the Vincent Black Shadow, set the template for the next 20 years of motorcycles. Unlike the Black Shadow, though, the Superhawk was known for both speed and reliability, and it would lead to several future classic Hondas like the Black Bomber (CB450) and the ubiquitous CB750.
The 305cc engine had dual carbs, helping it produce 28 horsepower. You got an electric/kick start, steel-tube frame, and a top speed of around 100 miles per hour. A little factoid for you – a red CB77 Super Hawk was the mount of Robert Pirsig when he took the trip that was documented in the classic book, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
This specific Honda CB77 has undergone a full nut and bolt restoration – I don’t think I’ve seen a nicer one in recent memory. It’s an absolute beauty that needs a new rider to put on some serious miles!
Find this Honda CB77 for sale in Costa Mesa, California with bidding up to $8,600 and the reserve not yet met
