If you’ve been waiting for the Honda SCL500 to make its way to the States, your wait is officially over. On May 30, 2023, American Honda formally introduced the SCL500 as a 2023 model. Powered by the same 471cc parallel twin that’s found in all of Honda’s current 500cc range, the newest middleweight scrambler on the block is ready to join Honda’s American stable. Additionally, Honda introduced the updated 2024 Shadow Phantom and ADV160, as well as the returning 2024 Shadow Aero, Grom, and PCX. Let’s dive in, shall we?
The 2023 Honda SCL500 is powered by a 471cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, eight-valve parallel twin engine. Bore and stroke are 67.0mm x 66.8mm, and American Honda does not list horsepower or torque figures for this machine. It’s mated to a six-speed gearbox and gets a slipper assist clutch.
