Honda Cb77 Super Hawk vs Yamaha Xsr125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb77 Super Hawk vs Yamaha Xsr125. 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 Xsr125: 15 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 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 Xsr125
Horsepower (hp)
28.5 hp
15 hp
Torque (Nm)
23 Nm
11.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
161 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
139 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
28.5 hp @ 9,000 rpm
15 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
23 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (best estimate — factory figures not widely published)
11.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
161 km/h (100 mph, factory claimed)
~110 km/h
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.5 L/100km or 28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or ~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 Xsr125
8.0/10
"The smartest 125 you can buy used, full stop."
Pros
+Sharp, confidence-inspiring handling
+VVA engine surprisingly capable
+Premium retro looks hold up
Cons
−Highway riding genuinely punishing
−Replacement bodywork costs hurt
−Limited used market availability
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