Back in the 70s, it seemed like each of Honda's small-displacement CB-series bikes had a CL-series partner. CLs were scramblers—essentially CBs fitted with unique reinforced handlebars, unique bodywork, high-mounted exhaust pipes, and knobby-ish tires. From the tiny CL50 to the mighty CL450, these bikes were designed for fun on and off the road and are pretty popular with collectors and 70s Honda stans (*cough*me*cough*) to this day.
The CL nameplate was phased out in the mid 70s with the cancellation of both the CL200 and CL360. No other dirt-eating, road-hogging Honda has borne the CL nameplate since. Until now, that is.
