LOT 389

c.1965 Honda CB77 Registration no. PUA 74D Frame no. 312484 Engine no. CB77E-1008327 (see text)

Sold for £4,025 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 389

c.1965 Honda CB77

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

c.1965 Honda CB77
Registration no. PUA 74D
Frame no. 312484
Engine no. CB77E-1008327 (see text)

Honda's first model to make an impact in the middleweight class, the CB77 arrived in 1963 and was essentially an over-bored CB72 250. Introduced in 1960, the twin-cylinder CB72 had retained the basic layout of the preceding C70 and C71 but with wet sump lubrication and gearbox-mounted clutch. In addition, the sporting CB changed to a 180-degree crankshaft and twin carburettors, and used a tubular spine frame instead of the pressed-steel chassis of the tourers.

With an overhead-camshaft engine, electric starter, rev counter and twin-leading-shoe front brake, the CB twins boasted a specification unmatched by any of their rivals. They were no slouches either: producing 28.5bhp and weighing just 350lb, the CB77 possessed an excellent power-to-weight ratio, endowing it with performance equal to that of most British 500s. The model is now one of the most sought after of early Japanese classics.

This CB77 was restored in 2021, which is when it last ran, and for the last two years has been kept on display indoors; turned over on the kickstarter, lubricated, and attached to a CTEK battery charger weekly. Notable features include electronic ignition and a battery charging connector. The machine is offered with a V5C document and a small collection of magazines, manuals, a parts catalogue, etc. It should be noted that there is a double stamping on the 'B' in the engine prefix.
Offered with key

Footnotes

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Saleroom notices

The full frame number is: CB77-312484

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