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Honda CB77 1962
Specs
Bike Information
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Bike Name
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Honda CB77 1962
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CC
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300
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Bike Type
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Standard
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Model Year
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1962
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Brand
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Honda
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Engine
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Engine Type
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Twin, four-stroke
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Maximum Power
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27.63 Bhp @ 9000 RPM
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Bore
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60.0 mm
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Compression Ratio
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9.5:1
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Fuel Supply
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Carburator
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Displacement
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305
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Maximum Torque
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23.1 NM @ 6000 RPM
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Stroke
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54.0 mm
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Starting Method
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Kick
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Transmission
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Transmission Type
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Manual
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Clutch Type
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Wet Multiple-disc
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No of Gears
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5
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Drive Type
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Chain Drive
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Mileage & Top Speed
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Mileage
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25 Kmpl (Approx)
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Top Speed
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110 Kmph (Approx)
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Chassis & Suspension
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Chassis Type
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Tubular Steel
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Rear Suspension
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Swingarm
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Front Suspension
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Telescopic Forks
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Brakes
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Front Brake Type
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Drum Brake
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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
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No
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Rear Brake Type
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Drum Brake
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Braking System
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Drum Brake
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Wheels & Tyres
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Front Tyre Size
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2.75-18
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Tyre Type
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Tubetyre
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Rear Tyre Size
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3-18
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Wheel Type
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Spoke
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Dimensions
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Weight
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159.0 kg
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Wheelbase
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1300 Mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
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14.00 litres
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Seat Height
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760 Mm
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Electricals
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Head Light
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Halogen
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Indicators
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Halogen
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Battery Voltage
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12v
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Tail Light
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Halogen
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Features
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Speedometer
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Analog
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RPM Meter
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Analog
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Seat Type
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Single-Seat
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Engine Kill Switch
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No
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Odometer
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Analog
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Handle Type
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Pipe Handle Bar
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Passenger Grab Rail
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No
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Our Rating
The overall rating is based on review by our experts
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Price
8 / 10
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Build Quality
6 / 10
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Comfort
5 / 10
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Control
8 / 10
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Design
5 / 10
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Features
5 / 10
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Performance
7 / 10
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Braking system
9 / 10
PROS
- The "Giant Killer": With 28 hp, it rivaled contemporary 500cc British twins while offering vastly superior oil-tight reliability.
- Racing Pedigree: Derived from Honda's Grand Prix experience; features an advanced 180° crank, overhead cams, and a high 9,000+ RPM redline.
- High-End Features: Revolutionary for its time with both an electric starter and a kickstarter, plus a 12V electrical system.
- Iconic Status: The model famously used in Robert Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance and ridden by Elvis Presley in Roustabout.
CONS
- Peaky Power: The engine is "rev-happy," meaning most of the performance is concentrated at the top of the RPM range, requiring frequent shifting.
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- Vibration: The 180° parallel-twin configuration produces noticeable secondary vibrations at high cruising speeds.
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- 4-Speed Transmission: Lacks a 5th gear, which can make sustained highway speeds feel somewhat frantic or "busy."
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- Drum Brake Limits: While the twin-leading shoe front drum was advanced for 1962, it lacks the consistent bite and fade resistance of modern discs.
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