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It’s official: Honda is bringing the scrambler-style SCL500 (née CL500) to the US for 2023. The bike will probably be accessible in two colours (Sweet Orange proven) beginning this June. (American Honda/)

After revealing its new Rebel-based CL500 “scrambler”-style bike last year in Milan, Honda is saying that the identical mannequin can even be coming to US shores. On the time, we famous that the CL500′s 47 hp restrict meant it was clearly geared toward riders working inside the EU’s tiered licensing system, however we additionally speculated that the bike’s interesting model (and historical past) would make it a straightforward match for American markets as properly.

Seems we didn’t have to attend lengthy; Honda has formally confirmed the SCL500 will be part of its US lineup for the 2023 mannequin 12 months. Apart from the marginally tweaked naming conference (it’s nonetheless known as the CL500 within the UK and Euro markets, and even on a few of Honda’s US press supplies) this will probably be just about the identical bike we noticed at its debut final November. Possibly the extra “S” sounds extra scrambler-y?

In the identical launch, Honda additionally talked about the return of a number of fashions to the 2024 US lineup, some with notable updates. The Shadow Phantom cruiser, for one, will get styling and efficiency upgrades, whereas its traditional counterpart, the Shadow Aero, marks a extra delicate return, with a brand new coloration. In the meantime the versatile (and renamed) ADV160 scooter will get extra energy in addition to improved ergonomics.

Associated: 2023 Honda CL500 First Look

Packing the identical 471cc parallel-twin engine because the Insurgent 500, the SCL’s scrambler stance means it has undergone modifications to the body, tank, and suspension. (American Honda/)

2024 Honda SCL500

Regardless of the brand new identify, the SCL500 retains all the identical foundational bits from final 12 months’s preliminary reveal: the primary body and engine of the Rebel 500 recast into a motorbike with extra rearset footpegs, a better exhaust, and a taller, flatter double seat (though the subframe is new to be able to accommodate the taller seat and repositioned shocks). The result’s retro-light, within the type of a easy, stripped-down bike with all the standard “scrambler” design cues, like a ribbed saddle, chunky tires, a high-routed exhaust, upright using place, and twin shocks.

Tank pads, fork gaiters, and blacked-out mechanical elements are a nod to present styling developments. The taller seat remains to be simply 31.1 inches off the bottom. (American Honda/)

In fact, Honda made its mark on the US with an analogous template again within the Nineteen Sixties when bikes like its CL72 made the scene, so we shouldn’t be stunned by the retro aesthetic on the SCL500. Clearly, the bike is extra geared toward a user-friendly expertise, with a sub-50 hp, 471cc parallel-twin engine snatched proper off the Insurgent 500, a manageable weight of round 420 kilos for straightforward dealing with, and in-vogue styling which incorporates issues like fork gaiters, tank knee pads on the reshaped gas tank, chopped fenders, and blacked-out mechanical elements.

Normal ABS and LED lighting promote the security angle considerably, however concessions to cost, like a nonadjustable telescopic fork, single disc brakes, a smallish gas tank, middling suspension journey, and no digital rider aids, additionally make it clear that the goal demographic for the SCL500 is a leisure avenue rider quite than a berm-ripping enduro jockey.

Not that there’s something improper with that; Honda is embracing the entire “personalization” angle on this explicit bike, nudging potential consumers towards a reasonably sturdy catalog of aftermarket equipment designed particularly for the SCL500. That features objects like a mini “rally”-style fairing, a tall entrance fender, racks, and full Rally and Tour Pack collections to increase baggage capability.

The bike will probably be accessible in two colours—Sweet Orange and Matt Laurel Inexperienced Metallic—when it hits dealerships later this month. We have now a sense the SCL500′s approachable vibe, engaging aesthetic, and affordable price ticket—Honda has quoted an MSRP of $6,799—will make for a fairly compelling bundle on the showroom flooring.

Honda is rolling out greater than 20 equipment in help of the SCL500, with the whole lot from mini fairings to seats to baggage. (American Honda/)

Say howdy to the 2024 Shadow Phantom, now with disc brakes entrance and rear (however nonetheless simply 5 speeds). Deep Pearl Grey Metallic coloration proven. (American Honda/)

2024 Honda Shadow Phantom

If you happen to’re pondering the Phantom hasn’t been up to date in, like, perpetually, you wouldn’t be too far off the mark—at the very least in motorbike phrases. Honda’s bobber-style middleweight has been rumbling alongside untweaked for happening 15 years now (when you don’t rely coloration modifications, which we don’t), packing the identical liquid-cooled 745cc V-twin engine stuffed right into a metal body balanced between two wire-spoke wheels and blacked out to the moon. 5-speed transmission? Test. Shaft drive? Test. However maintain onto your engineer boots; for the 2024 mannequin 12 months, the low-riding cruiser is definitely seeing some updates, even when they’re minimal.

For one, it’s really getting some extra visible depth within the type of a brand new two-tone gasoline tank. And on the ergonomic entrance, we’re seeing a brand new handlebar and handlebar clamps in addition to an up to date, sleeker single seat to reinforce rider consolation (an non-compulsory passenger seat and pegs will also be added). There are a few small beauty updates as properly, with new headlight and air-cleaner covers, up to date show devices on the tank, new LED flip alerts, and machine-cut cylinder head fins to provide the styling a bit extra of a contemporary punch.

And talking of contemporary, we’re lastly attending to see a disc brake to switch the drum on the rear of the Phantom, which is a greater than welcome improvement (the Phantom’s sibling, the Shadow Aero, additionally will get new colours and a brand new disc rear brake for the 2024 mannequin 12 months). There’s additionally a brand new ABS model of the Phantom accessible, although it’ll value you an extra $300 (and the non-ABS model is not going to be accessible in California).

The 2024 Shadow Phantom will are available Deep Pearl Grey Metallic and Orange Metallic and be accessible in June. MSRP is $8,399 for the bottom mannequin and $8,699 for ABS.

The 2024 Shadow Phantom’s styling updates embrace reshaped fenders, a revised seat, and machine-cut cylinder head fins. An ABS choice is accessible. (American Honda/)

The ADV150 returns because the ADV160 for 2024, that includes a much bigger engine, and a revised body with a decrease seat and extra space for storing. (American Honda/)

2024 Honda ADV160

Honda didn’t present as a lot information on the 2024 ADV160, however clearly the identify change says all of it; the ADV150 has gained 10cc for the brand new mannequin 12 months. In keeping with the discharge, the “ADV160 touts a brand new, larger-displacement engine that delivers improved efficiency and diminished emissions,” which the bike first obtained for the Asian market final 12 months.

Now these upgrades are additionally coming to the US with the brand new four-valve eSP+ engine boasting a 156.9cc displacement, which is up 7.6cc from the earlier 149.3cc two-valve unit. That will not sound like a lot, however Honda says the air-intake/exhaust system is optimized, with ample torque within the low and center rev ranges, giving the ADV160 extra energy to make it freeway-legal in most states.

However that’s not the one notable replace; the ADV scooter additionally will get a brand new body giving it a seat top 0.6 inch decrease than earlier than (now 30.1 inches), whereas the reshaped seat makes it simpler for riders to the touch the bottom. The handlebar has been correspondingly lowered to keep up a cushty using place. The underseat space for storing additionally will increase by 2 liters (for a complete of 30 liters), and the adjustable windscreen is now taller to provide riders extra safety.

Final however not least is the addition of the Honda Selectable Torque Management (HSTC) rider assist that we’ve seen on bigger-ticket Honda sport and adventure fashions; it’s now customary on this versatile scooter which will probably be accessible in July for an MSRP of $4,499.

The SCL500 in Matt Laurel Inexperienced Metallic. (American Honda/)

2023 Honda SCL500 Specs

MSRP:	$6,799
Engine:	DOHC, liquid-cooled parallel twin; 4 valves/cyl.
Displacement:	471cc
Bore x Stroke:	67.0 x 66.8mm
Compression Ratio:	10.7:1
Transmission/Ultimate Drive:	6 pace/chain
Claimed Horsepower:	N/A
Claimed Torque:	N/A
Gasoline System:	PGM-FI digital gas injection w/ 34mm throttle our bodies
Clutch:	Moist, multiplate slipper/help
Administration/Ignition:	Digital
Body:	Metal diamond
Entrance Suspension:	41mm fork; 5.3 in. journey
Rear Suspension:	Twin shocks, preload adjustable; 5.7 in journey
Entrance Brake:	2-piston caliper, 310mm disc w/ ABS
Rear Brake:	1-piston caliper, 240mm disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Entrance/Rear:	Solid aluminum alloy
Tires, Entrance/Rear:	110/80-19 / 150/70-17
Rake/Path:	27.0°/4.3 in
Wheelbase:	58.4 in.
Floor Clearance:	6.1 in.
Seat Peak:	31.1 in.
Gasoline Capability:	3.2 gal.
Claimed Curb Weight:	419 lb.
Contact:	powersports.honda.com

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