The Honda CL500 2025 It will arrive next year reinforced thanks to different and new shades, while improving its style with already known details such as the rounded fuel tank, knee joints, rubber bellows on the fork and double raised exhaust silencer with protector perforated thermal. As it could not be otherwise, all the lighting is made up of LED diodes and the LCD instrument screen is new.
Now, with no mechanical changes for the 2025 model, apart from some visual and ergonomic updates, the CL500 2025 It continues with its exclusivity already standard and its enormous customization potential. Deliberately aimed at a young demographic interested in current trends, the CL500 2025 It is a motorcycle designed to fit perfectly into the lifestyle of its owner with the ability to facilitate day-to-day transportation, taking a long weekend excursion or even doing some light off-roading.
Honda CL500 Rivals 2025
Honda CL500 2025 Engine
The 471 cc twin-cylinder engine of the Honda CL500 2025compatible with the A2 license, is smooth and easy to use, standing out for its reliability and good reputation in other models of the brand such as the CB500 and the Rebel. This updated engine for 2025 complies with the OBD2-2 protocol and features improved gasoline injection, revised intake and exhaust configuration, delivering 43.4 Nm of torque at 6,250 rpm and a maximum power of 46 hp at 8,500 rpm.
Designed to offer a balance between compact size and performance, the engine block uses a 10.7:1 compression ratio, with roller rocker arms that reduce friction and a treated timing chain for durability. The design includes optimized gears and crankshaft to minimize vibrations and noise. The six-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch allows for smooth gear changes, ideal for the city.
As we mentioned before, the classic style of the CL is completed with a raised double exhaust that generates a deep and serious sound, accompanied by a sensor that guarantees compliance with Euro5+ regulations.
Chassis and cycle part Honda CL500 2025
The CL500’s tubular steel frame, with diamond-frame construction, balances style, comfort and handling. With computer-aided engineering, it achieves optimal rigidity for various surfaces, while maintaining a moderate curb weight of 192 kg. This design allows the bike to respond well on any surface.
Suspension consists of a 41mm telescopic front fork with 150mm travel and adjustable rear shock absorbers with 145mm travel. The braking system includes a two-piston front caliper with a 310mm disc and a single-piston rear brake with a 240mm disc, both with ABS tuned for dirt and asphalt. The wheels, 19 inches at the front and 17 at the rear, are equipped with Dunlop Mixtours tires with a mixed pattern, optimizing traction and maneuverability on all types of terrain.
Honda CL500 2025 Equipment
This modern motorcycle, but with a retro style, naturally, stands out mainly for its design. Its 175mm diameter headlight combines a classic shape with current technology, incorporating four LEDs with thick lenses that create a distinctive front. Small 55mm round LED turn signals complement the classic look and sit alongside a slim oval LED taillight.
A 100 mm circular display houses the LCD instrument panel with negative background, offering clear and simple information such as the gear indicator, fuel consumption and individual arrows. In the 2025 model, the screen improves its visibility under bright light. Additionally, the standard Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) flashes the rear turn signals during hard braking to warn other drivers before automatically deactivating.
Accessories Honda CL500 2024
Sling offers a complete range of original accessories for the CL500, allowing it to be customized to the owner’s taste. The rear subframe makes it easy to install cosmetic parts and soft cases, and you can also add a rack for a 38L top box. For tall drivers, there is an optional extra 30mm seat, finished in brown with black stitching.
To highlight its classic off-road style, this Honda can be equipped with number plates, visor, grip covers and raised front fender. In addition, there are three specific accessory packs:
- Adventure Pack: Upgrade off-road style with rally footrest, raised seat, wheel bands and tank protector.
- Style Pack: Offers an aesthetic look with headlight visor, grip covers and raised fender in black finish.
- Travel Pack: Perfect for long trips, includes soft saddlebag, heated grips, power outlet and adjustable brake lever.
The 38L top box, heated grips and charging socket are also available individually.
Honda CL500 2025 colors
It will be available in the following color options:
- Pearlescent Dust Yellow.
- Metallic matte Laurel green.
- Matte Cool Brown.
- Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic.
2024 Honda CL500 price and availability
The price and availability of the new Honda CL500 2025 retro style has not yet been revealed. But, we do not believe that it clashes too much with the 6,790 euros that the version that arrives to replace in dealerships cost.
