![]() Of course, cast rims are standard, with fairly asphalt-friendly tires. The front wheel is a 19-incher, and the rear is a 17-incher. A steel tube frame, perhaps some minor engine re-tuning, all-round LED lighting, a low seat height, non-adjustable telescopic forks up front and preload-adjustable suspension in the rear. So, we expect the same basic package as the CL500, but with less power. As such, it should be no surprise that Honda’s dropped its liquid-cooled 286cc single-cylinder engine into the frame, as that’s what it also does for the Rebel 300-it’s the same bike as the Rebel 500 in almost every way, except with a smaller motor. It seems both of these bikes use the same basic frame as the CL500, which is itself an evolution of the Rebel 500. What do you think o the 2023 CL500? Let us know below, subscribe for more updates as they come down the ladder, and as ever – stay safe on the twisties.This photo, which has been circulating all over the internet, is reportedly a Honda promo shot showing the C元00 in action. Media sourced from Honda’s recent press release.Įxpect to see the 2023 Honda CL500 in EU dealerships for spring of the same year we may not know the pricing yet, but based on the Rebel’s tag of around $7,000, we’re expecting something a tad more pricey – not by much, though. “In standard form, the off-road street style has a visual charm unlike any other model in the Honda range, and can really inspire owners to take it further in any direction they wish.” Honda’s all-new scrambler, the 2023 CL500. ![]() “It can be used and enjoyed casually – without hesitation – by the young generation in their daily lives and is designed to become a joyful and integral part of a lifestyle.” Media sourced from Honda’s recent press release. Hiroshi Furuse, the Large Project Leader (LPL), of CL500 Honda R&D Japan.Įlectric Everything: Pre-Order a Self-Balancing Bike from Lit Motors Honda’s all-new scrambler, the 2023 CL500. “We developed the CL500 as a machine that truly allow its owners to stand out from the crowd, and as a form of self-expression,” celebrates Mr. Ground clearance ranks at 155mm, with a rake of 27° and trail of 108mm and 1,485mm, respectively – perfect for the CL500’s addition of ABS, assisted slipper clutch and 192kg kerb weight. Honda’s all-new scrambler, the 2023 CL500. Two-piston front brake calipers show off a 310mm floating disc for stopping power, while full LED lighting, while a rounded seat and rubber knee pads continue to service the CL500’s style. Media sourced from Honda’s recent press release.Ī lower rounded fuel tank, higher welded subframe and the addition of rubber fork gaiters and upswept dual-exit exhaust muffler (with shiny, drilled heat shield) complement telescopic 41mm upright forks (150mm travel) and twin rear shocks with 5-step pre-load adjustment. ![]() ![]() Media sourced from Honda’s recent press release.Īccording to Honda’s press release, the CL500’s new “tubular diamond-structure steel frame, long-travel suspension and 19/17-inch front/rear wheel combination” keep her unique from the crowd coupled with her power specs (46hp 8500rpm and 43.3Nm 6000rpm),inclination toward mid-range performance and bangin’ fuel economy (27.7km/L), the CL500 serves a neat scoot for the kind of ride you don’t want to take too seriously. The 2023 Honda CL500 Scrambler pulls inspiration from the scramblers of the 60’s/70’s – and, much like what Ducati has done with her new Scrambler in the ‘Land of Joy,’ Honda has made good on an increasing demand for recycling the funk of the past for save-your-penny silhouettes of the future.įor the CL500, Honda’s donated a Rebel 500 as her foundation, which in turn houses the same 471cc, twin-cylinder heart as Honda’s CB500 series. Well, as of EICMA of this year, one of them has been made a reality – and she’s primed for Europe’s A2-license crowd. Remember those two CL Scramblers that Honda filed for back in June of this year? ![]()
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