Honda SCL500 specifications, dimensions and price
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Honda SCL500
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke |
| Displacement | 471cc |
| Bore x stroke | 67.0x66.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel system | Programmed Fuel Injection system (PGM-FI); 34mm throttle body |
| Transmission | Six-speed manual with slipper clutch |
| Final drive | #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 15T/41T |
| Front suspension | 41mm fork |
| Front suspension travel | 5.9 in |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks |
| Rear suspension travel | 5.7 in |
| Front brake | Single 310mm disc with two-piston calipers; ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc; ABS |
| Front tire | 110/80-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-17 |
| Seat height | 31.1 in |
| Wet weight (curb) | 425 lb |
| Wheelbase | 58.4 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 27.0° |
| Trail | 4.3 in |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 gal |
| Valve train | DOHC; four valves per cylinder |
| Warranty | Transferable, one year included, limited warranty |
| Starting MSRP | $6,999 |
| Destination charge | $600 |
Rider Magazine says like early scramblers the SCL500 is based on a streetbike and shares their styling elements: fork gaiters, knee pads on the tank, bench seat, high-routed exhaust and twin rear shocks.
The reviewer says the brakes do not offer much power or feel but are fine for newer, lighter or less aggressive riders, that the ride is surprisingly plush for a sub-$7,000 bike although the softness leads to some fork dive under braking and seesawing over big bumps, and that a two-piston Nissin caliper grips a single 310 mm disc up front with sufficient stopping power depending on the rider.
Motorcycle.com says the SCL is nimble, light and incredibly easy to turn in, very approachable for a new rider, before you even get to the 31.1-inch seat height. It says taller riders were just as comfortable, some opting for the taller comfort seat halfway through the day for an extra inch, and that in the hands of a new rider, or one with off-road or small dual-sport experience, it is an excellent starter street bike.
The SCL500 lists at $6,999 plus $600 destination. It shares its 471cc engine with the Rebel 500 at $6,799, the NX500 at $6,899 and the CB500F at $5,899. So the choice is style and position: the SCL500 is $100 more than the NX500 and has a seat 1.7 in lower than the NX's 32.8 in.
It is 11 lb heavier than the CB500F's 414 lb.
Ride it over bumps to feel the fork dive Rider describes. Test the brakes and decide whether they are enough for you. Ask about the comfort seat and the off-road accessory list.
Compare the seat with the Rebel 500.
The SCL500 suits a newer rider who wants a light, stylish scrambler for town and gravel roads. A rider who plans real off-road use should compare the NX500 or a CRF300L Rally.
SCL500 against the NX500 and Rebel 500
Honda's NX500 and Rebel 500 share the engine and are the SCL500's closest siblings.
Honda SCL500 — specification referenceThe SCL500 is Honda's approachable 471cc scrambler, built on the Rebel 500 engine with high pipes and fork gaiters. Motorcycle.com calls it an excellent starter street bike, and Rider says the ride is surprisingly plush for a bike under $7,000.
- Model-year range
- 2025–2026
- Compared editions
- 2
- Specification entries
- 23
- Entries that differ
- 1
Honda lists a 31.1 in seat, and Motorcycle.com says a taller comfort seat adds an inch for riders who want more room.
Motorcycle.com calls it an excellent starter street bike, nimble, light and easy to turn in, even for a rider with some off-road experience.
Rider says they lack power and feel but are fine for newer, lighter or less aggressive riders, with a two-piston caliper on a single 310 mm disc.