Honda CL 500 (SCL 500): review, history, specs

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Class: scrambler

Production: 11/2022+

Related: Honda Rebel 500

Also called: Honda SCL500 (USA)

Model
Honda CL500 / SCL500

2023+

(Europe, Australia, Japan, USA)

Honda CL500 / SCL500 (2023+)

Honda CL500: electronic equipment

  • ABS
  • Full-LED lighting
  • Assist & Slipper clutch
  • Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)


History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2023 Europe, Australia, Japan, USA Name: Honda CL500 (SCL500 - USA)

Code: SCL500AP

2024 Europe, Australia, Japan, USA Name: Honda CL500 (SCL500 - USA)

Code: SCL500AR

Specifications

Honda CL500: specs

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2153 mm / 84,7 in
Overall width 839 mm / 33,0 in
Overall height 1137 mm / 44,7 in
Wheelbase 1484 mm / 58,4 in
Ground clearance 155 mm / 6,1 in
Seat height 790 mm / 31,1 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 191 kg / 421 lbs
FRAME Type Diamond (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 41 mm, 150 mm / 5,9 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock (5-way adjustable spring pre-load), 145 mm / 5,7 in
Front tire size 110/80-R19 M/C 59H
Rear tire size 150/70R-17 M/C 69H
Front brake Single disc, 310 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS)
Rear brake Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper (ABS)
Fuel capacity 12 l / 3,17 US gal
Trail 108 mm / 4,25 in
Fuel economy / consumption 3,77 l / 100 km (62,4 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 67,0 x 66,8 mm
Displacement 471 cm³ (28,74 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 46,6 hp (34,3 kW) / 8500 rpm
Max. torque 43,4 Nm (4,6 kgf*m) / 6250 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
Top speed 158 km/h (98 mph)[2]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel injection PGM-FI, 2x 34 mm
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated

Assist & Slipper clutch

Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 2.029
Final reduction 2.733
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


3.285

2.105

1.600

1.300

1.150

1.043

ELECTRICAL Ignition Digitalized full transistor
Alternator
Battery capacity 12V-7Ah

Images

Honda CL500: images, gallery.

Honda CL500 (2023+)
Honda CL500 (2023+)
Honda CL500 (2023+)

Videos

Honda CL500: video.

New 2023 CL500 Launch Film

Manuals

Honda CL500 / SCL500: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. honda.co.uk | CL500 2023 | Fuel Consumption
  2. youtube.com/watch?v=QcIH8EpIMKw | Honda CL500 (2023), Top Speed (GPS)