CL500 (25YM)
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Pearl Dusk Yellow
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Matte Laurel Green Metallic
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Matte Fresco Brown
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Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic
- Pearl Dusk Yellow
- Matte Laurel Green Metallic
- Matte Fresco Brown
- Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic
Honda has a long history of getting smaller capacity bikes just right for riders around the world. A combination of easy usability, useful engine performance, affordability and distinct individuality equal motorcycles that, over time, come to mean so much to their owners.
The CLs from the ‘60s and ‘70s were such bikes, proving that a lightweight bike with off-road dynamics was great fun around town. Latterly, the high-barred, high-piped style has become an iconic signature for many 21st century riders.
Click forward 5 decades and, in 2018, the A2 licence compatible CMX500 Rebel arrived in the Honda range. Its ‘old school meets new school’ take on custom cool was an instant hit – and extremely customisable. And as a package – engine, chassis and styling – it’s proved irresistible to a legion of young riders and has quietly got on with the business of being the top-selling custom bike in Europe for the last three years.
Five years later it was time for something new and for 23YM Honda introduced, once again, a bike proudly wearing the CL badge – for riders who like to be that bit different. The CL500 draws heavily on the formula of the originals, with the right look, right engine and durability to go with the urban rough and tumble.
Mechanically unchanged for 25YM – apart from some minor visual and ergonomic updates – the CL500 carries on with individuality as standard fit, and huge custom potential.
Engine
- 471cc liquid-cooled parallel twin-cylinder engine, A2 licence compatible
- Unique PGM-FI settings and shorter final drive gearing
- Assist/slipper clutch for rear wheel control
- Iconic ‘upswept’ twin-exit exhaust muffler
Chassis
- Tubular diamond-structure steel frame
- 41mm telescopic forks and twin, spring preload adjustable rear shocks
- Two-piston front brake caliper working a 310mm floating disc
- ABS balanced for light off-road use
- 19-inch front/17-inch rear combination
Styling & Equipment
- Styling simple and raw, just like the original CL
- 790mm seat height gives easy ground reach and legroom; new seat urethane and revised footpeg shape
- Negative display LCD dash now easier to read in sunlight
- Full LED lighting and Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) technology for the rear indicators
Model Overview
The development concept used from the start of the CL500 project was ‘Express Yourself’. Deliberately targeting a young, style-conscious demographic, it’s a bike designed to fit neatly into an owner’s lifestyle with the ability to handle the daily commute, a long weekend ride, or even some light off-road – and to catch the eye while doing it.
The 471cc parallel twin-cylinder engine is Honda’s lively and popular A2 licence compatible powerplant that produces 34.3kW power and a healthy 43.4Nm torque, and thanks to 25YM revisions around the ECU and inclusion of an OBD2-2 sensor is now Euro5+ compliant.
The much-loved engine is paired with an assist/ slipper clutch-equipped six-speed gearbox, which features short final drive gearing to serve up smart around-town acceleration both from a standing start and through the gears.
A tubular steel trellis-style main frame is both a statement of style and the foundation of easy handling. Long-travel suspension comprises 41mm telescopic forks and adjustable rear shocks while the wheels – 19-inch front and 17-inch rear – wear Dunlop block-pattern tyres. Newly optimised footpeg positioning is matched to a revised seat construction, for increased rider comfort. Both front and rear brakes feature ABS modulation specifically balanced for excellent performance on a variety of surfaces, including light off-road.
The CL’s comprehensive specification includes LED lighting front and rear, a compact negative LCD instrument panel, as well as the latest safety systems such as Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) technology that operates the rear indicators as hazard lights under sudden, hard braking.
The 25YM CL500 will be available in the following colour options:
- Pearl Dusk Yellow *NEW*
- Mat Laurel Green Metallic
- Mat Fresco Brown *NEW*
- Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic
Accessories
A full range of Genuine Honda accessories are available for the CL500, ready for personalisation to owner preference. The rear subframe is designed for easy fitment of cosmetic parts or the soft rear pannier; a rear rack also mounts the 38L top box. There’s also the option of a 30mm higher seat – finished in brown with black double stitching – for taller riders.
Cosmetic additions to add classic off-road style include:
- Lightweight Polypropylene Side Number Boards
- Fly Screen
- Knuckle Guards
- High Front Mudguard
For convenience, three specially designed packs are ready to go:
- Adventure Pack
Elevates off-road style and readiness with Rally Footpegs, flatter High Seat, Wheel Stripes, and central Tank Pad.
- Style Pack
A cosmetic boost from Headlight Cowl, Cowl Stripe, Rear Side Cover, Rear Side Cover Stripe, Knuckle Guards, High Front Mudguard and Rear Suspension Cover, all of them finished in black.
- Travel Pack
Ready for the long haul and includes Soft Saddlebag, Heated Grips, ACC Socket and Adjustable Brake Lever.
Other practical items available individually include Heated Grips, ACC Charging Socket and a 38L Top Box.
Specification
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ENGINE |
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| Type |
Liquid-cooled DOHC four-stroke four-valve two-cylinder |
| Displacement (cc) |
471 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) |
67 x 66.8 |
| Compression Ratio |
10.7:1 |
| Max. Power Output |
34.3kW @ 8500rpm |
| Max. Torque |
43.4Nm @ 6250rpm |
| Noise Level (dB) |
Lwot- 76.1dB; Lurban - 72.9 dB |
| Oil Capacity |
3.2L |
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Starter |
Electric |
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FUEL SYSTEM |
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Carburation |
PGM-FI electronic fuel injection |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
12L |
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CO2 Emissions WMTC |
84 g/km |
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Fuel Consumption |
27.7 km/l |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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Battery Capacity |
12V 7Ah |
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DRIVETRAIN |
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Clutch Type |
Wet multiplate, assisted slipper clutch |
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Transmission Type |
Six speed manual transmission |
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Final Drive |
Chain |
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FRAME |
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Frame Type |
Steel diamond |
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CHASSIS |
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Dimensions (L´W´H) |
2175mm x 830mm x 1135mm |
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Wheelbase |
1485mm |
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Caster Angle |
27° |
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Trail |
108mm |
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Seat Height |
790mm |
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Ground Clearance |
155mm |
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Kerb Weight |
192kg |
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Turning radius |
2.6 m |
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SUSPENSION |
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Suspension Front |
Telescopic 41mm Upright forks, 150mm travel |
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Suspension Rear |
Twin shock with 45mm round pipe swingarm, five-step pre-load adjustment |
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WHEELS |
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Wheels Front |
Cast Aluminium |
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Wheels Rear |
Cast Aluminium |
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Tyres Front |
110/80R19M/C 59H |
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Tyres Rear |
150/70R17M/C 69H |
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BRAKES |
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ABS Type |
Two channel |
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Brakes Front |
Single 310mm floating disc, Dual piston calipers |
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Brakes Rear |
Single 240mm disc, Mono piston calliper |
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INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS |
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Instruments |
LCD Meter with speedometer, dual trip meters, fuel level and consumption gauge, clock, gear position, upshift indicator |
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Headlight |
LED |
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Taillight |
LED |
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12V Socket |
Optional |
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Security System |
HISS |
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Additional Features |
ESS |
All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.
Finance
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