Honda CL77 Street Scrambler

The Honda CL77 was a 4-stroke 305cc motorcycle built by Honda between 1965 and 1968. The CL designation indicated this model to be the "Scrambler" version which implied some off-road capability prior to actual dirt-bikes gaining popularity. The CL series of bikes were actually street bikes with a higher rear fender, a braced handlebar, and a high-mount exhaust.

The CL77 Scrambler 305 was a close relative of the Honda C77 Dream and the Honda CB77 Super Hawk of the 1960s, and was based upon the CL72 scrambler (250cc) of 1962-65. Scramblers, designated CL by Honda, differed from the sport bikes (designated CB) to allow for some off-road riding. The CL77 differed from the CB77 Super Hawk in a number of ways. To increase ground clearance, it had the upswept exhaust pipes running along the bike's left side. It eliminated the electric starter. It had a small-capacity fuel tank, The fuel tank had a rubber knee pad, fork boots, 19-inch front& rear wheels, coarser-tread tires (called universals), a taller handlebar, and abbreviated fenders.

In 1966, Honda gave the CL77 much better braking (using the brakes from the CB450), as the smaller drums (carried over from the CL72) had proven woefully inadequate. Other changes from the CL72 included steel fenders in place of the Cl72'a aluminum units, and in 1966, revised front forks to go along with the better brakes.

The 305 cc overhead cam engine had a redline of 9000 rpm and contrasted sharply from the low-revving European and American bikes of the day. Running straight pipes, CL77s feature a loud and very distinct sound.

In 1968 Larry Berquist and Gary Griffen won the second official Baja 1000 race on a CL350 the year before he had been leading the race on a CL77 when it broke down outside of Rancho Santa Inez due to a rectifier failure.

Description taken from: http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Honda_CL77

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 1967
• Honda
• CL77
• 305
• Street
• Scrambler

[alfrednoble]

Maybe?

The exhaust works very well.

I rode for 200 miles the other week and did'nt feel any heat from the exhaust.

This bike was manufactured for the American market and parts are difficult to find outside of the USA.

[fatbowe]

...LOVE IT...Really Kool pics of the Scrambler...Back in 1965 I had one...

...Had a Job at the Local Dairy Queen in Austin Texas...The good girls all pretended

...to NOT like it,but they all later asked for a Ride...Ha Ha...In 1966 traded up to a

...Sportster,883...Much bigger bike...But if I could have it now its the 305...

[alfrednoble]

Weather was great in the UK last weekend and managed to cover about 120 miles on the Honda scrambler.

Visited the historic Watsonian-Squire sidecar factory, located between the scenic Cotswold towns of Moreton-in-the-Marsh and Chipping Campden.

Royal Enfield UK welcomed all m/cyle enthusiasts to their sixth annual open weekend.

Many visitors were surprised to see the bike being used on the roads, occasionally you will only see one on display at classic m/cycle shows.

[alfrednoble]

The weather is starting to get warmer in the UK and I'm looking forward to having a few ride outs in the summer months.

The Honda make a great sound and you certainly get noticed, hopefully will try and post a small video in the future.

Many Thanks.

[FirstLadyLola]

@alfrednoble

Hello friend do you know if the 65 cl77 came with a 350cc motor or is it just in a 305cc? thanks for your time and enjoy a long ride in the country for me i still got alot to do till mine is as nice as yours :)

[alfrednoble]

The Honda CL72 was a 250cc motorcycle built between 1962 and 1965.

The Honda CL77 was a 305cc motorcycle built between 1965 and 1968.

Honda manufactured a CL350 from 1968 with a 350cc engine, maybe this engine has been retro fitted to your CL77. The original 305cc engine had four gears and kickstart, I think the 350cc engine from the CL350 had five gears and an electric start?

[miataman89]

amazing. i wonder of that scrambler exhaust would fit on my 65 cb77?

does it get hot to ride?

[FirstLadyLola]

@alfrednoble

thanks for the info friend i'm building a 65 cl from a barn find and info on these are pretty hard to find . i think mine is a 305 with your info . did not know if the 350 i had would cross over because the right hand chaine on the 65 cl 305cc compared with my 71 cl 350cc . and i refuse to chop and butcher a vintage bike .

take care & ride safe bro :)

[mayonpi]

My first bike was a 1966 CL77. Yours looks just like it and it certainly evokes memories of all the adventures I had on that bike. Thanks for sharing.