Honda Cb77 Super Hawk vs Yamaha Xs650
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb77 Super Hawk vs Yamaha Xs650. 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 Xs650: 53 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb77 Super Hawk
Yamaha Xs650
Horsepower (hp)
28.5 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
161 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
28.5 hp @ 9,000 rpm
53 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque
23 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (best estimate — factory figures not widely published)
52 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
161 km/h (100 mph, factory claimed)
170 km/h
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.5 L/100km or 28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L)
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 Xs650
8.5/10
"The best vintage Japanese twin you can still reasonably find."
Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Huge aftermarket support still
+Stunning parallel twin character
Cons
−Prices inflated by hipsters
−Many rough project bikes circulating
−Points ignition needs attention
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