Back in 1962 our very first street scrambler, the CL72, made its debut. We figured it was time for a new breed to roll out, made for the streets of today. Retro Scrambler styling with all the modern safety features. Our scrambler style starts with the 12L retro fuel tank with pads, blacked out engine and frame, rubber gaiters and, in true CL tradition, a twin pipe exhaust muffler, with a distinctive stainless heat shield.

Producing a healthy 43.4Nm torque, the LAMS approved twin-cylinder engine has been tuned for crisp response and smart acceleration. The CL500 drips with style and detail that only comes with long history, and begs to be ridden, customised and enjoyed.

• Strong Torque & power delivery - 471cc fuel injected twin-cylinder engine with a 180 spinning crank
• Added safety - Front & rear disc brakes, combined with standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Scrambler aesthetics - Featuring rubber gaiters, tank knee pads, retro flat seat and the iconic high-level muffler.
• Premium handling - Telescopic 41mm Upright forks with 150mm of travel, rear twin 45mm round pipe swingarm with 5-step pre-load adjustment.

Look the Part - Our iconic style starts with the 12L fuel tank; smooth, rounded and perfectly formed, with authentic rubber knee pads for comfort. And everything that can be – engine, frame and suspension – is blacked out for sleek, minimalist looks. Rubber gaiters protect fork legs, just like back in the day. High, wide handlebars give excellent control and, in true CL tradition, mirror the evocative high-level exhaust muffler, with its distinctive drilled stainless heat shield and twin-pipe exit, that sits just right.

Retro LCD Display: The easy-to-read 100mm ring houses a negative LCD display. The minimalist screen features digital speedometer, gear position indicator, clock, odometer, and illuminated engine diagnostic indicators.

Diamond-tube Steel Frame: Light and strong, the 35mm diameter steel diamond-tube frame gives you plenty of feedback as road surfaces change. The shape and position of the engine mounts combined with the frame’s rigidity balance keep vibration to a minimum.

LED Lighting: The classic round headlight and indicators evoke the nostalgia of Honda bikes of old, while containing modern LED lighting for greater on road visibility day and night.

Stand Out Individuality the Way You Want It - We’ve built the CL500, now you need to make it yours. Maybe start with the simple pleasure of riding, meeting friends, hanging out and talking bikes. You’ll find what you need and want for your CL500. It will evolve around you, just as it should and become the motorcycle you dream of. More than lifestyle, this is living.

Strong Torque Equals Instant Response - Whether just starting your two-wheeled journey – or have been riding for years – you’ll love this engine. Parallel twin-cylinder, DOHC 4V and spinning a 180° crank, it’s so easy to use at low speed, with smooth throttle response, easy-going power delivery and soulful sound. And, thanks to street scrambler-specification intake, exhaust and gearing there’s strong torque all the way through the rev-range – with peak of 43.4Nm @ 6,250rpm – which equals acceleration, when needed, that even the most experienced will enjoy.

Built Ready To Ride - The CL500 is built to handle whatever you’ve got from dirt roads, cobbled city streets or weekends away. Longer travel suspension soaks up the bumps and deep-grooved tyres ensure confidence from walking speed upwards. Seat height is 790mm and the mid-section slim, great for easy ground reach and low-speed manoeuverability. There’s plenty of leg room, while the pillion seat mounts low, for easy access.

ENGINE

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke
Displacement (CC)	471cc
Cylinders	Inline Twin
Valves	8
Bore and Stroke	67 x 66.8
Compression Ratio	10.7:1
Ignition	Electric
Fuel System	PGM-Fi=I Electronic Fuel Injection
Max Power (kW / Hp)	34.3
Max Torque (Nm)	43.4

TRANSMISSION

Starter	Electric
Final Drive	Chain
Transmission	6 Speed Manual Transmission
Clutch	Wet multiplate Hydraulic Assisted slipper clutch

WHEELS, SUSPENSION & BRAKES

Suspension Front	Telescopic 41mm Upright forks
Front Wheel Travel (mm)	134
Suspension Rear	Twin shock with 45mm round pipe swingarm, 5-step pre-load adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel (mm)	145
Brakes Front	Single 310mm floating disc, 2 piston calipers
Brakes Rear	Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Tyres Front	110/80R19M/C 59H
Tyres Rear	150/70R17M/C 69H
Rake Caster Angle	27°
Minimum Turning Radius (m)	2.6

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Wheelbase	1485mm
Seat Height	790mm
GroundClearance	155mm
Trail	108mm
Kerb Weight	192 kg
Fuel Capacity	12L
Dimensions	2175mm (L) x 830mm (W) x 1135mm (H)
Frame	Steel diamond