Honda Cb77 Super Hawk vs Yamaha Sr500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb77 Super Hawk vs Yamaha Sr500. 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. Yamaha Sr500: 32 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 174 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb77 Super Hawk
Yamaha Sr500
Horsepower (hp)
28.5 hp
32 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
37 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
161 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
174 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
28.5 hp @ 9,000 rpm
32 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
23 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (best estimate — factory figures not widely published)
37 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
161 km/h (100 mph, factory claimed)
155 km/h
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
174 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.5 L/100km or 28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 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
Yamaha Sr500
8.0/10
"Rewarding, characterful, and unforgiving — exactly what motorcycling should feel like."
Pros
+Dead simple mechanically
+Timeless minimalist aesthetic
+Strong enthusiast community
Cons
−Kick-start learning curve brutal
−6-volt electrics on earlies
−Heat soak at standstill
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