Honda CB72 - CycleChaos

Honda CB72
Manufacturer	Honda
Also called	CB 72
Production	1960 - 1967
Class	Classic
Engine	247cc air-cooled, four-stroke, twin cylinder, SOHC
Bore / Stroke	53.3mm x 53.3mm
Compression ratio	8.3:1
Top Speed	90 mph
Horsepower	19.98 HP (14.9 KW) @ 8000RPM
Torque	13.28 ft/lbs (18.0 Nm) @ 5700RPM
Fuel System	carburetor
Transmission	Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: chain Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension	Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual shock absorbers
Brakes	Front: drum Rear: drum
Front Tire	2.75-16
Rear Tire	3.00-16
Weight	169.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	Honda GN4 10W-40
Related	Honda CB92Honda CA95Honda CL72Honda CA72Honda CB72Honda CA77Honda CB77Honda C77
Manuals	Service Manual
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The Honda CB 72 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, twin cylinder, SOHC Classic motorcycle produced by Honda between 1960 and 1967. Max torque was 13.28 ft/lbs (18.0 Nm) @ 5700 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 19.98 HP (14.9 KW) @ 8000 RPM.

Contents

• 1 Engine
• 2 Drive
• 3 Chassis
• 4 1959 to 1966
• 5 1967 Honda CB 72
• 6 In Media

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 53.3mm bore x 53.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 247.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.75-16 front tire and a 3.00-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via drum in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shock absorbers.

1959 to 1966[edit | edit source]

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The Honda Hawk 250 CB72 was sold from 1959 to 1966. Three colors were available: Blue with Silver, Scarlet Red with Silver, and Black with Silver. The fuel tank, fork covers, headlight shell, and frame were painted the basic color. The fenders and side covers were silver. The tank panel was chrome with rubber knee pads. In the first few years, the handlebars were flat with no rise in them. Later there was a slight rise. The engine was a 247cc 4-stroke OHC parallel twin with two carburetors. The transmission was a 4-speed. The serial number began CB72-100001.

1967 Honda CB 72[edit | edit source]

The 1967 MY Honda CB 72 is a versatile classic machine, capable of fitting the needs of every rider age or experience, and has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 247cc, twin cylinder powerhouse, mated to a four-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive, and can produce a claimed 20 horsepower and 18 Nm of torque.

Standard fittings include a drum braking system in the front and in the rear, an one-piece, two-up seat, wide handlebars, a chromed exhaust system, laced wheels, a round headlight, a pressed steel frame, analogue instrumentation dials, and a suspension package composed of a hydraulic telescopic fork and dual shocks in the rear.

In Media[edit | edit source]

• Look at Life: Behind the Ton-Up Boys
• Some People
• Jing cha
• Amai yoru no hate
• Jay Leno's Garage
• Beach Blanket Bingo
• The Chase

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