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 smooth acceleration. The CL500 drips with style and detail that only comes with long history, and begs to be ridden, customised and enjoyed.
Whether your ride takes you on the main road or the back roads, ride your way.
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.
Features
Strong Torque = 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.
Disc Brakes with ABS
Front and rear disc brakes, combined with standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps you make smoother, more controlled stops under less-than-ideal riding conditions.
Assist/Slipper Clutch
The assist/slipper clutch eases upshifts and manages rear wheel “chatter” under hard braking and rapid downshifts, it also aids in reducing lever pull by 20% making stop-start riding even easier.
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.
Showa Suspension
Front suspension is made of Showa 41mm Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) inverted forks.
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.
Natural Riding Position
For ease of control, the CL500 position is placed upright in a natural comfortable posture. There's plenty of room on the flat seat to move back and forward allowing for a more aggressive attitude.
Retro LCD Digital Dash
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.
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.
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 legroom, while the pillion seat mounts low, for easy access.
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