Honda unveils CL500 motorcycle with retro style inspired from the 60's

  • Honda has added a fifth 500 cc motorcycle which is called CL500. It is a scrambler that gets block tyres and an accessible seat height.
CL500 takes inspiration from the original CL motorcycles of the 60s and 70s.
The CL500 shares the same engine as the other 500 cc motorcycles that Honda sells.
The engine on offer is a 471cc, parallel-twin that puts out 46.6 hp and 43.4 Nm.
The motorcycle comes with an up-swept exhaust just like the scramblers have.
The CL500 uses block-pattern tyres and a 19-inch front with a 17-inch rear.
Braking duties are done by a disc in the front as well as at the rear. There is dual-channel ABS also that has been tuned for the scrambler.
Honda has unveiled a 500 cc scrambler at EICMA 2022. It is called CL500.
All the lighting elements on the CL500 are LED units.
The instrument cluster on offer is a negative LCD unit that Honda has been using on their other motorcycles as well. But on CL500, it is a circular unit.
CL500 gets a ribbed-seat which is a single piece unit and tank pads so that the rider can hold on to the motorcycle while trail riding.
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Honda has tuned the ABS for light off-road use.
CL500 takes inspiration from the original CL motorcycles of the 60s and 70s.
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CL500 takes inspiration from the original CL motorcycles of the 60s and 70s.
The CL500 shares the same engine as the other 500 cc motorcycles that Honda sells.
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The CL500 shares the same engine as the other 500 cc motorcycles that Honda sells.
The engine on offer is a 471cc, parallel-twin that puts out 46.6 hp and 43.4 Nm.
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The engine on offer is a 471cc, parallel-twin that puts out 46.6 hp and 43.4 Nm.
The motorcycle comes with an up-swept exhaust just like the scramblers have.
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The motorcycle comes with an up-swept exhaust just like the scramblers have.
The CL500 uses block-pattern tyres and a 19-inch front with a 17-inch rear.
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The CL500 uses block-pattern tyres and a 19-inch front with a 17-inch rear.
Braking duties are done by a disc in the front as well as at the rear. There is dual-channel ABS also that has been tuned for the scrambler.
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Braking duties are done by a disc in the front as well as at the rear. There is dual-channel ABS also that has been tuned for the scrambler.
Honda has unveiled a 500 cc scrambler at EICMA 2022. It is called CL500.
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Honda has unveiled a 500 cc scrambler at EICMA 2022. It is called CL500.
All the lighting elements on the CL500 are LED units.
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All the lighting elements on the CL500 are LED units.
The instrument cluster on offer is a negative LCD unit that Honda has been using on their other motorcycles as well. But on CL500, it is a circular unit.
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The instrument cluster on offer is a negative LCD unit that Honda has been using on their other motorcycles as well. But on CL500, it is a circular unit.
CL500 gets a ribbed-seat which is a single piece unit and tank pads so that the rider can hold on to the motorcycle while trail riding.
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CL500 gets a ribbed-seat which is a single piece unit and tank pads so that the rider can hold on to the motorcycle while trail riding.

Honda unveiled a new scrambler at the 2022 EICMA. The new motorcycle is called CL500 and belongs to the 500 cc family of motorcycles. Honda already sells CB500F, CB500R, Rebel 500 and CB500X. So, the CL500 is the fifth motorcycle in the 500 cc family. As of now, it is not known whether Honda will bring the CL500 to the Indian market or not.

The CL500 is inspired by the CL motorcycles from the ‘60s and ‘70s. The aim of the motorcycle manufacturer was a lightweight motorcycle with off-road dynamics. So, the motorcycle should perform well off-road as well should be ride-able in cities. Honda is offering a range of genuine Honda accessories ready to go that elevate personality, practicality and style.

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The motorcycle uses a tubular steel trellis-style main frame. The suspension duties are done by long-travel suspension comprising of 41 mm telescopic forks in the front and adjustable rear shocks at the rear. The front wheel measures 19-inches in the front and 17-inch at the rear. Honda is using block-pattern tyres. The brakes front and rear feature ABS modulation specifically balanced for excellent performance on a variety of surfaces, including light off-road.

The seat height is accessible as it measures 790 mm. The handle bars are high so that the rider can hold on to them while trail riding, There are also tank pads so that the rider can grip the fuel tank. Speaking of the fuel tank, it measures 12 litres and Honda says it should deliver a range of 300 km.

The lighting elements on the motorcycle are all-LED. The instrument cluster is of negative LED and Honda is also offering Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) technology that operates the rear indicators as hazard lights under sudden, hard braking. This feature has been seen on some cars as well.

The 471 cc parallel twin-cylinder engine produces 46 Ps of power and 43.4 Nm of torque. The ECU has been tuned specifically for CL500. The final drive has been shortened to increase the acceleration. The six-speed gearbox also comes with assist/slipper clutch.

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First Published Date: 09 Nov 2022, 11:02 AM IST
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