Honda CL500

"CL500" redirects here. For the car produced by Mercedes-Benz, see Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.

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
Manufacturer	Honda
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 kW (46 hp)[1]
Torque	43 N⋅m (32 lb⋅ft)[1]
Transmission	6-speed manual
Wheelbase	1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Seat height	790 mm (31.1 in)
Weight	192 kg (423 lb)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity	12 L (3.2 US gal)
Fuel consumption	3.60 L/100 km (78.5 mpg‑imp)[1]
Related	Honda 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]

The 2025 model included ergonomic adjustments to the footpegs and seat, as well as updated compliance with Euro V+ emissions standards.^[5]

See also

• Honda CL series
• Honda 500 twins