The Honda CL500 motorcycle specifications include a 471 cc (28.74 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 191 kg (421.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Honda CL500 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 16% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 50th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 48th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 58th percentile across Honda models.
About 11% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
471 cc — larger displacement than about 50% of Honda models.
191 kg — heavier than about 48% of Honda models, or lighter than about 52%.
790 mm — taller than about 58% of Honda models.
12 L — larger than about 43% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
2,153
2,078
4% above average.
839
827
Close to average.
1,137
1,161
Close to average.
1,484
1,431
4% above average.
790
780
Close to average.
155
184
16% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/80-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.20 L (3.38 US qt) |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 323 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.00:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Year released | 2023 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 471 cc (28.74 cu in) |
| Torque | 43.3 Nm (4.4 kgf-m or 31.9 ft.lbs) @ 600 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 67.0 x 66.8 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. PGM-FI |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity | 3.20 L (3.38 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate, Assisted slipper clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel Diamond |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic 41mm Upright forks |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock with 45mm round pipe swingarm, 5-step pre-load adjustment |
| Front wheel travel | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Rake | 27.0° |
| Trail | 108 mm (4.3 inches) | 125 |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/80-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-17 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 191 kg (421.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,153 mm (84.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 839 mm (33.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,137 mm (44.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,484 mm (58.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 3.71 L/100 km (27.0 km/l or 63.40 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 86.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | LCD Meter with Speedometer, Dual Trip Meters, Fuel Level and Consumption Gauge, Clock, Gear position, Shift UP Indicator |
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| Lights | LED headlight |
Other specifications
| Color options | Candy Caribbean Blue Sea, Matte Laurel Green Metallic, Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic, Candy Energy Orange |
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