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

Class: scrambler

Production: 11/2022+

Also called: Honda SCL500 (USA)

Model
Honda CL500 / SCL500 2023+ (Europe, Australia, Japan, USA)
Honda CL500 / SCL500 (2023+)

Honda CL500: electronic equipment

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

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