2024 Honda SCL500 vs Honda CL500
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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 Lowest seat here
- Honda CL500 79 cm Tallest seat here
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.
- Claimed power figures are very close across these bikes.
- Torque spans 43 Nm (2024 Honda SCL500) up to 43.3 Nm (Honda CL500).
- Weights are very close.
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Honda SCL500 | Honda CL500 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | Honda SCL500 | Honda CL500 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 500cc |
| Power | 46hp | 46hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 43.3nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 191kg | 191kg |
| Front brake | Single 310mm disc with two-piston calipers; ABS | Single 310mm floating disc, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc, ABS | Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.9cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 110/80-19 | 110/80R19M/C 59H |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-17 | 150/70R17M/C 69H |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm fork; 5.9-inch travel | Telescopic 41mm Upright forks, 150mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 5.7-inch travel | Twin shock with 45mm round pipe swingarm, 5-step pre-load adjustment |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 158km/h | 160km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12 L – 4 L/100km | 12 L – 5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6799 | $6149 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
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2024 Honda SCL500 vs 2023 Honda CL500: listed specifications
The 2024 Honda SCL500 and 2023 Honda CL500 are closely matched on the listed specifications that can be compared.
Engine displacement
SCL500 and CL500 have very similar engine displacement (500 cc vs 500 cc).
Peak power
SCL500 and CL500 have very similar peak power (46 hp vs 46 hp).
Torque
SCL500 and CL500 have very similar listed torque (43 Nm vs 43.3 Nm).
Listed top speed
SCL500 and CL500 have very similar listed top speeds (158 km/h vs 160 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
SCL500 and CL500 have very similar listed weights (191 kg vs 191 kg). SCL500 and CL500 have very similar seat heights (78.9 cm vs 79 cm).
Conclusion
The listed specifications that can be compared remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Honda SCL500 vs Honda CL500?
Honda CL500 is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph) vs 158 km/h (98 mph) for Honda SCL500.
Which has more horsepower, Honda SCL500 or Honda CL500?
Both are rated at 46 hp in our database.
Which is lighter, Honda SCL500 or Honda CL500?
Both weigh 191 kg in our database.
Which is better, Honda SCL500 or Honda CL500?
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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