Honda CL500 2025 – Modern Scrambler Motorcycle
Specifications
Specification |
Details |
Engine |
471 cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, parallel-twin |
Power |
46 hp (34 kW) @ 8500 rpm |
Torque |
43.4 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Transmission |
6-speed manual, assist/slipper clutch |
Fuel System |
PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
Brakes |
Front: 310 mm disc, 2-piston caliper; Rear: 240 mm disc, single-piston caliper |
Suspension |
Front: 41 mm telescopic forks, 5.9 in travel; Rear: Twin shocks, 5.7 in travel, preload adjustable |
Wheel Size |
Front: 19-inch; Rear: 17-inch |
Tyres |
Front: 110/80-19; Rear: 150/70-17 (Dunlop Mixtour, tubeless) |
Weight |
423 lbs (192 kg, curb) |
Dimensions (LxWxH) |
85.6 x 32.5 x 44.7 in (2175 x 825 x 1135 mm) |
Wheelbase |
58.5 in (1485 mm) |
Ground Clearance |
8.3 in (210 mm) |
Fuel Capacity |
3.2 gal (12 L) |
Mileage |
67 mpg (claimed); ~55–60 mpg (real-world, estimated) |
Top Speed |
~100 mph (160 km/h) |
Price (MSRP, US) |
$6,899 (plus $600 destination charge) (Year-2025) |
Seating Capacity |
2 |
Frame & Drivetrain
Specification |
Details |
Chassis |
Steel diamond frame |
Engine Type |
Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
Transmission |
6-speed manual, chain drive |
Suspension & Brakes
Specification |
Details |
Front Suspension |
41 mm telescopic forks, 5.9 in travel |
Rear Suspension |
Twin shocks, 5.7 in travel, preload adjustable |
Front Brake |
310 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
Rear Brake |
240 mm disc, single-piston caliper |
Wheels & Tyres
Specification |
Details |
Wheels |
Cast aluminium, Y-shaped; Front: 19-inch; Rear: 17-inch |
Tyres |
Front: 110/80-19; Rear: 150/70-17 (Dunlop Mixtour, tubeless) |
Wheel Size |
Front: 19-inch; Rear: 17-inch |
Components & Features
Specification |
Details |
Seat |
Dual seat, 31.1 in (790 mm) height, bench style |
Handlebar |
Wide, upright, non-adjustable |
Instrument Cluster |
LCD digital (speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip meter, fuel gauge, gear position) |
Features |
LED lighting, round headlight, two-stage HSTC (traction control), engine guards, skid plate, pillion footpegs, USB-C port, optional accessories (saddlebags, windscreen) |
Safety Features |
Two-channel ABS, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), assist/slipper clutch |
Available Colors
Specification |
Details |
Colors |
Candy Chromosphere Red, Matte Laurel Green Metallic, Matte Gunpowder Black |