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 Super Hawk (VIN: CB77-1008516) is being offered by a very passionate vintage Japanese motorcycle enthusiast. The bike was taken apart for a cleaning and any discovered issues were taken care of. In addition, the carbs were ultrasonically cleaned. The only flaw seems to be a bubble in the tank paint (about the size of a quarter) which is in a hidden area – the seller thankfully includes a picture of the flaw in the listing.
Find this CB77 for sale in Erie, Colorado with bidding up to $4,000
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