c.1965 Honda 305cc CYP77 Police Motorcycle
Frame no. CP77-1901010
Engine no. CP77E 4000558

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, closely resembling its progenitor. 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 at 9,000rpm and weighing just 350lbs, the CB77 possessed an excellent power-to-weight ratio, endowing it with a level of performance equal to that of most British 500s. Like many state-of-the-art high-performance motorcycles before and since, the CB77 held a particular appeal for police forces, although surviving examples of the CYP77 police version are exceedingly rare. Finished in white, this example features flashing warning lights, crash bars, cable-driven siren, battery box, solo seat and large 'mph' speedometer. Restored by renowned Cheshire-based Honda dealer and racer Bill Smith, the machine has covered only 308 miles since the rebuild and is presented in commensurately good condition. Offered with US Certificate of Title. This vehicle, having completed less than 6,000kms, may be deemed to fall in the NMT category under NOVA if the vehicle is registered in the UK. Please visit www.hmrc.gov.uk/nova/ for further information.