Review Honda CL 500 (2026)

Street Scrambler Inspired by the 1962 CL72—Retro Charm, 47 hp A2, €6,699

Honda built the CL 500 for riders who want a motorcycle that stands out from the crowd without becoming overwhelming. Inspired by the 1962 CL72 Scrambler: round fuel tank with rubber knee pads, upswept twin-pipe exhaust, rubber fork gaiters. 471 cc parallel twin, 47 hp A2, 192 kg fully fueled, 790 mm seat height, 19-inch front wheel. Euro 5+. Highly customizable through an extensive range of genuine accessories. €6,699 including destination charges.

As of: April 13, 2026 | Tested model: Honda CL 500 (2026) | Price: €6,699 including destination charges

Engine: 471 cc Parallel Twin, 47 hp, 43.4 Nm—Proven CB500 Engine, Tuned for More CL 500 Character

471 cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled parallel twin, 67 mm × 66.8 mm, 10.7:1 compression ratio, PGM-FI, Euro 5+. Output is 34.3 kW / 46.6 hp at 8,500 rpm, with 43.4 Nm at 6,250 rpm. A2-compliant from the factory.

The engine comes from the CB 500 family—the same proven unit used in the CB 500 Hornet, CBR 500R, and NX 500.

For the CL 500, the rear sprocket has been increased to 41 teeth, compared with 40 teeth on the CMX 500 Rebel, resulting in slightly sharper acceleration and stronger miooqiuzridhtdg

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