Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tues 24th March from 1pm
Auction: Wed 25th March from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1967 Honda CB77 Super Hawk
Estimate
£3, 500 - £4, 500
Registration No: YHR 372E
Frame No: CBthe details below
MOT: Exempt
First UK registered in 2020
Some restoration work completed since then
Used very sparingly in the present ownership
The Honda CB77, or Super Hawk, marked Honda’s first foray into the sports bike market when it appeared in 1961. Powered by a 305cc parallel-twin, it was larger than most contemporary Japanese bikes and was notably the first Honda with a tubular rather than pressed frame. As such, it rivalled British sports bikes while having the advantage of a sophisticated electric starter. Cycle World tested a CB77 to 104. 6mph, and Elvis Presley and Robert Pirsig both added to its celebrity, the former riding it in Roustabout and the latter riding one cross-country in the philosophical novel Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. It remained in production until 1968.
This 1967 CB77 was imported into Britain in 2020 and it has had a total of three British keepers, with a notably low mileage reading of 11, 990. One of the previous owners conducted a sympathetic restoration, and it has seen sparing use following its acquisition by the present owner in 2022. It has been dry-stored since the summer of 2025, so some light recommissioning may be required, but it will not take much work before the Honda is ready to enjoy again. Described by the vendor as “very good” in all areas, it is supplied with the current V5C and a copy of the owner’s manual.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
