The Honda CL500 (also called the Honda SCL500 in North America)[2] is a standard motorcycle produced by Honda since 2023.

Honda CL500
2023 Honda CL500
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledHonda SCL500
Production2023–present
ClassStandard
Engine471 cc (28.7 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC straight-twin engine
Bore / stroke67.0 mm × 66.8 mm (2.64 in × 2.63 in)
Compression ratio10.7:1
Power34 kW (46 hp)[1]
Torque43 N⋅m (32 lb⋅ft)[1]
Transmission6-speed manual
Wheelbase1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Seat height790 mm (31.1 in)
Weight192 kg (423 lb)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity12 L (3.2 US gal)
Fuel consumption3.60 L/100 km (78.5 mpg‑imp)[1]
RelatedHonda CL300

The motorcycle is designed with a flat seat and upswept exhaust as part of the "Scrambler-style" marketing and appearance,[3] acting as a spiritual successor to Honda's previous CL-series bikes - such as the CL450.[4] It uses the same 471 cc (28.7 cu in) 180° crank straight-twin engine as Honda's other 21st century "500-twins", such as the CB500F. The CL500's tubular steel frame's main structure is shared with the CMX500 Rebel.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "HONDA CL500 (2023 - on) Review". www.motorcyclenews.com. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  2. ^ "SCL500 - Scrambler-Style Motorcycle - Honda". Honda Powersports. Honda. 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  3. ^ "23YM HONDA CL500" (Press release). Honda European Media Newsroom. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
  4. ^ Wheelen, Dustin (29 August 2023). "2023 Honda SCL500 first ride review". Common Tread. Retrieved 5 August 2024.