The 2023 Honda CL500 is an easy-going introduction to retro scrambling | MCN Review
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- Опубликовано: 30 мар 2023
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That exhaust puts me off
"I want more vibration". Not if this is your own bike and you ride plenty of miles. Typical journalist's comment. If a bike does vibrate, Triumph's Tiger 900, then the jounalists complain. Manufacturers can't win.
Don't laugh but this is top of wish list as a 53 year who just began riding mc a year ago
I was really hoping that I would like this bike. Nope. The exhaust, gauge, and FUGLY radiator are a no go. Can you turn the ABS off when you want to be able to lock up the rear wheel as you slide down a gravel hill? Quite a disappointment.
So this guy complains that you can feel every vibration on the foot pegs so it's annoying. But also complains he can't feel enough vibrations through the seat. WTF?!
Absolutely gopping. No idea why anyone would get this when you could have the 500f or the 500x (if light offroading is your shtick) both with twin discs and showa forks and a better dash. Seems like such a pointless bike for Honda to release.
I actually buy Hondas because they are so refined and i will always be a Honda costumer because of this. I will buy this CL for my wife just because is low on vibrations and well built. I just love Honda quality you can't go wrong with any of their bikes.
Very nice. Thank you. They say Henry Ford put America on wheels. Honda may be doing the same thing for the planet. Honda has a well earned reputation for bullet proof reliability. You are far too young to remember; after seeing this video it still is true "You meet the nicest people on a Honda". Forgive me I'm an old man and am well on my way to motorcycle Heaven.
Nice, but as always it's a roadbike dressed up for trails. They need to make a retro scrambler that can occupy the hole in the UK market that would be filled by a DR650. Cheap, light (relatively), genuine offroad bike that can handle long motorway rides, that isn't a computer on wheels. Give it this kind of retro vibe and you've got a huge seller. Something you can tour the world on, that you can fix yourself with only a toothpick and a paper towel in the middle of a desert.
Honda continues to make the most out of that 471cc parallel twin. I wish they’d do one more. I’d like to see a H’ness 500. That would be sweet. The 500F is an excellent bike, but I’m not a fan of the insect look.
Honda should make a CL750 with that new engine that's going in the Hornet and Transalp. I'd take a serious look at a CL750 Scrambler.
So excited for this bike! A couple years ago my interest in motorcycles was renewed after an injury was keeping me from mountain biking. An accessible, affordable, and reliable scrambler/commuter was just the type of thing I was looking for, although much to my chagrin, none of the Japanese big 4 had thrown their hats into this market. Now Honda is finally at the table! I love that there's nothing super tech savvy about this bike. They kept it simple, kept it fairly true to its roots- exactly what consumers in this area of the market are wanting. Can't wait to see what comes next in the scrambler genre from Honda and others. Guess I wasn't the only one craving a little bugger like this :). Now I just have to wait until the US is let in on the action..
This bike is me.
Just bought one and love it
My grandpa had a 70s Honda. Really thinking about getting this as my second bike. Like the fact that you say it has minimal vibrations, looking for a smooth easy to ride street bike to go with my dual sport.
I’m getting one if it comes to USA. Perfect for me. Love the looks.
Thank you for the great review
Very cool, detailed video.
This would leave options open for some riders to change the exhaust, allowing panniers on both sides for touring.
I like your reviews.