Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the motorcycle arm of Honda in the country, strengthens its Big Bike lineup by officially launching the all-new Honda CL500 in the Philippines. Featuring a street scrambler design, the all-new CL500 fits riders who are into on-road and light off-road touring.
The latest addition to the Honda Big Bike lineup gives Filipino riders everywhere the chance to flex their style muscles without compromising performance with a reasonable unified suggested retail price of PHP 409,000.00. The newest Honda motorcycle model is the brand’s latest interpretation of the classic street scrambler style that’s made with the modern rider in mind.
Central to this street scrambler style, The All-New CL500 features High position Dual- Exit Exhaust with Stylish Heat Guard, an all-black diamond-structure steel frame for great handling ability and riding ease, low seat height, and classic round shape fuel tank with rubber knee pads for comfort. Having a classic 41mm Telescopic Fork (Front) to optimize excellent riding facility and road followability, classic black fork cover, dual rear shock absorbers and a 14-spoke rim with semi-blocked tire pattern pursuing to give the rider better security in on-road and light off-road touring situations.
This bike also features a full LED lighting system with an iconic round headlight as well as a Classic Negative LCD Display. These design elements give the bike an aggressive look that’s sure to turn heads no matter where you ride.
This design, however, isn’t all for a show as the bike gives riders a relaxed upright seating position providing for unmatched handling and visibility giving the rider outstanding riding control. In fact, the bike’s scrambler design can even handle light off-road conditions giving you the freedom to carve your own path on your travels.
The all-new CL500 is outfitted with a 471cc Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Dual-Overhead Cam (DOHC), 4-Valve Parallel-Twin Cylinder with 6-Speed Manual Transmission capable of producing 33.8kW max power @8,500rpm, and 43.3Nm max torque @6,000rpm.
It also comes with a highly responsive assist/slipper clutch and front and rear disc brakes with 2-channel ABS. These features give you maximum control making the bike an excellent choice even for novice riders.
What’s more, this bike includes Honda’s Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) A safety feature to avoid collision that’s engineered to flash the signal lights rapidly when sudden braking applies, making it, and you, more visible to other motorists. And with two (2) cool colors to choose from, namely, Matte Laurel Green Metallic and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic, this big bike promises to always impress.
With its retro-modern design combined with excellent performance parameters and advanced safety features, the all-new Honda CL500 is an ideal choice for Filipino riders who want an everyday touring bike that is both stylish and functional whether cruising the city streets of enjoying light off-road adventure.
Visit your nearest Honda flagship shop to know more about Honda Big Bikes. For more information about HPI, visit www.hondaph.com. Stay updated on Honda’s newest products and promos by following Honda Philippines, Inc. on Facebook and Instagram, or contact (02)-8581-6700 to 6799, and 0917-884-6632.
