Honda Cb77 Super Hawk vs Yamaha Xsr 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb77 Super Hawk vs Yamaha Xsr 155. 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 Xsr 155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cb77 Super Hawk
Yamaha Xsr 155
Horsepower (hp)
28.5 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
161 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
28.5 hp @ 9,000 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
23 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (best estimate — factory figures not widely published)
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
161 km/h (100 mph, factory claimed)
130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.5 L/100km or 28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 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 Xsr 155
7.8/10
"The sharpest retro-styled commuter under $4,000, bought carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof R15 derived engine
+Genuinely fun VVA powerband
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Uncomfortable seat after 60km
−Soft suspension with passenger
−Attracts careless young owners
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