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Honda C77 Superhawk CB 77 - [1961]
This edition of the Honda C77 Superhawk CB 77 is the 4 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1961. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1962 Norton Atlas 750 and the 1961 Norton Dominator 88 SS.This particular Honda C77 has a 305cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1961 C77 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the C77's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 159 kgs (350 lbs) this makes the Honda C77 Superhawk CB 77 in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder , give or take 50kg.
The 1961 Honda C77 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 305cc 4 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 28 bhp (20 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 17.0 lb-ft (23.0 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 Twin [31.7 lb-ft (42.9 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda C77 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2005 Kawasaki VN 1600 Nomad has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1961 Honda C77 Superhawk CB 77.
The 1961 Honda C77 Superhawk CB 77 has a Power to weight ratio of 176.1 bhp per ton and 106.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1961 C77 competing with the 2005 Kawasaki VN 1600 Nomad [200.9 bhp\ton] and the 2006 Kawasaki VN 1600 Classic FI [200.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda C77 generating around 106.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1983 Suzuki GSX 400 FW [131.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 1984 Suzuki GSX 400 FW [131.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 21.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 21.5 secs, this makes the Honda C77 Superhawk CB 77 similar in acceleration to the 2021 Honda CRF 300 Rally (21.0 secs) and the 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 250 R Japanese Limited Edition (21.0 secs). This Honda C77 Superhawk CB 77 also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1961 Honda C77 Superhawk CB 77 and the 1988 Honda NSR 125 F
When talking about the performance of the 1961 Honda C77 Superhawk CB 77 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1988 Honda NSR 125 F (0 secs) and the 2019 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI (0 secs).
The 1961 version of the Honda C77 Superhawk CB 77 has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 1961 C77 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1961 Honda C77 Superhawk CB 77 then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
