The Honda CL500 motorcycle dimensions for 2023 is length 84.8 in (2,153 mm), width 33 in (839 mm), height 44.8 in (1,137 mm), wheelbase 58.4 in (1,484 mm), seat height 31.1 in (790 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm).
Honda CL500 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.1 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.9% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 26.3 in (669 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.4 sq ft (1.81 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.4%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 84.8 in (2,153 mm) | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 2.1 in above median |
| Width | 33 in (839 mm) | 30.5 in (776 mm) | 2.5 in above median |
| Height | 44.8 in (1,137 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 0.1 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 58.4 in (1,484 mm) | 57.5 in (1,460 mm) | 0.9 in above median |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
Honda CL500 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84.8 in (2,153 mm) | 33 in (839 mm) | 44.8 in (1,137 mm) | 58.4 in (1,484 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Honda CL500 dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda CL500 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.4 in above the category median.
Does the Honda CL500 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.4 in (1,484 mm), giving the Honda CL500 a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.9 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda CL500 have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0.4 in above the category median.
Is the Honda CL500 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 84.8 in (2,153 mm), making the Honda CL500 longer than most comparable Honda models. 2.1 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.4 sq ft (1.81 m²).
What do the Honda CL500 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 33 in (839 mm) and representative height is 44.8 in (1,137 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Honda models. The height is around typical category height.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Honda CL500?
The main listed figures are overall length 84.8 in (2,153 mm), wheelbase 58.4 in (1,484 mm), seat height 31.1 in (790 mm), and ground clearance 6.1 in (155 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.