The smooth and agreeable Honda is an infinitely better proposition for the casual fun-only rider. Other scramblers, most definitely non-dual purpose in character, dominate the class - but there will never be as many of those sold. It may be that Honda was trying to stay within the displacement limits of the 250cc class for those who wanted to race their Scrambler. The added displacement does not compromise reliability, and it adds to both low-speed flexibility and flat-out performance. Many people will wonder why Honda has waited so long to supply their Scrambler with the 305cc engine. Inside, much the same situation prevails, for changes are virtually restricted to enlarging the bore from 54mm to 60mm and adding appropriate carburetors from the CB-77 Super Hawk. Since our earlier test, the bike has acquired a more effective muffling system, and that is about all. The 'universal' tires make it suitable for the street, and the ground-clearance gives it a modest capability out in the rough.Д®xternal differences between the 250cc-engined CL-72 Scrambler (tested in December, 1962) and the '305' CL-77 that is the subject of this test are few. And there is also the undeniable appeal of the dual-purpose machine in Honda's Scrambler.

It is, in fact, the appeal of scrambler-type styling that sells the CL-77, and Honda has done the dealers a good turn by recognizing this.

A motorcycle people buy even when they have no intention of indulging in serious scrambles racing. GENTLEMAN'S SCRAMBLER.' That's the Honda CL-77. For the riding sport not the sporting rider

Honda 305 scrambler