Honda CL500
Appearance
![]() 2023 Honda CL500 | |
Manufacturer | Honda |
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Also called | Honda SCL500 |
Production | 2023–present |
Class | Standard |
Engine | 471 cc (28.7 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC straight-twin engine |
Bore / stroke | 67.0 mm × 66.8 mm (2.64 in × 2.63 in) |
Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
Power | 34.3 kW (46 hp) at 8,500 rpm[claimed][1] |
Torque | 43.4 N⋅m (32 lb⋅ft) at 6,250 rpm[claimed][1] |
Transmission | 6-speed manual |
Wheelbase | 1,485 mm (58.5 in) |
Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 in) |
Weight | 192 kg (423 lb)[claimed][1] (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 12 L (3.2 US gal) |
Related | Honda CL300 Honda CL250 |
The Honda CL500 (also called the Honda SCL500 in North America)[1] is a standard motorcycle produced by Honda since 2023.
The motorcycle is designed with a flat seat and upswept exhaust as part of the "Scrambler-style" marketing and appearance,[2] acting as a spiritual successor to Honda's previous CL-series bikes - such as the CL450.[3] 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.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "SCL500 - Scrambler-Style Motorcycle - Honda". Honda Powersports. Honda. 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ^ "23YM HONDA CL500" (Press release). Honda European Media Newsroom. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ^ Wheelen, Dustin (29 August 2023). "2023 Honda SCL500 first ride review". Common Tread. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ Sutherland, Dan. "HONDA CL500 (2023 - on) Review". MCN. Retrieved 15 August 2024.