Honda Cb77 Super Hawk vs Honda Cb550
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb77 Super Hawk vs Honda Cb550. Honda Cb77 Super Hawk: 28.5 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 161 km/h (100 mph, factory claimed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Cb550: 50 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb77 Super Hawk
Honda Cb550
Horsepower (hp)
28.5 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
161 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
208 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
28.5 hp @ 9,000 rpm
50 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
23 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (best estimate — factory figures not widely published)
44 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
161 km/h (100 mph, factory claimed)
175 km/h
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.5 L/100km or 28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb77 Super Hawk
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic that demands mechanical commitment before delivering the goods."
Pros
+Punchy, rev-happy 305cc twin
+Iconic late-60s styling
+Solid reproduction parts availability
Cons
−Tired 6-volt electrics universally
−Carburetors always need rebuilding
−Finding unmolested examples near-impossible
Honda Cb550
7.8/10
"A brilliant bike that rewards patience and punishes corner-cutters."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
+Parts still widely available
+Flickable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
−Four carbs need constant attention
−Cam chain rattle gets expensive
−Good examples increasingly overpriced
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