2024 Honda SCL500 vs 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Honda SCL500 78.9 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.4 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 46 hp (2024 Honda SCL500) up to 47 hp (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 188 kg (2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet) to 191 kg (2024 Honda SCL500).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Honda SCL500 | HONDA CB500 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | Honda SCL500 | HONDA CB500 Hornet |
| Engine size | 500cc | 500cc |
| Power | 46hp | 47hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 43nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 191kg | 188kg |
| Front brake | Single 310mm disc with two-piston calipers; ABS | Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial-mount four piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, ABS | Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.9cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80-19 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-17 | 160/60ZR17M/C (69W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm fork; 5.9-inch travel | Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 5.7-inch travel | Prolink mono with 5 stage pre-load adjuster, Steel hollow cross swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 158km/h | 188km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12 L – 4 L/100km | 17.7 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6799 | $6399 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -Assist/slipper clutch , 5-inch full colour TFT, Honda RoadSync -HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System), Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) |
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2024 Honda SCL500 vs 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet: listed specifications
The 2024 Honda SCL500 and 2024 HONDA CB500 Hornet are closely matched in peak power and weight, while the CB500 Hornet has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
SCL500 and CB500 Hornet have very similar engine displacement (500 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
SCL500 and CB500 Hornet have very similar peak power (46 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
SCL500 and CB500 Hornet have very similar listed torque (43 Nm vs 43 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB500 Hornet has a clear listed top-speed advantage (188 km/h vs 158 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
SCL500 and CB500 Hornet have very similar listed weights (191 kg vs 188 kg). SCL500 and CB500 Hornet have very similar seat heights (78.9 cm vs 78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, while displacement, peak power, torque, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Honda SCL500 vs HONDA CB500 Hornet?
HONDA CB500 Hornet is listed at 188 km/h (117 mph) vs 158 km/h (98 mph) for Honda SCL500.
Which has more horsepower, Honda SCL500 or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
HONDA CB500 Hornet has 47 hp compared with 46 hp on the Honda SCL500.
Which is lighter, Honda SCL500 or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
HONDA CB500 Hornet is lighter at 188 kg vs 191 kg for Honda SCL500.
Which is better, Honda SCL500 or HONDA CB500 Hornet?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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