Honda CL500 2023 vs. Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Honda CL500 2023

Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Overview - Honda CL500 2023 vs Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Honda CL500 2023

Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Technical Specifications Honda CL500 2023 compared to Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Honda CL500 2023

Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Honda CL500 2023

Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	67 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66.8 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	47 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	43.4 Nm	Torque	52.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,650 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	9.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	471 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Dual Shock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	145 mm	Travel	90 mm
Material	Material	Steel	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,175 mm	Length	2,318 mm
Width	Width	831 mm	Width	892 mm
Height	Height	1,135 mm	Height	1,137 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,475 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	192 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	243 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	12 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A2	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	488 km	Range	343 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	84 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	104 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	3.6 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	4.66 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CL500 2023

Uncomplicated scrambler with a cool look, light-footed handling and a rev-happy engine - riding fun guaranteed for everyone. The CL500 proves to be a fun companion for every day on paved and unpaved roads. With a wide range of accessories available ex works, the Scrambler can be completely customised.

attractive price

comfortable ergonomics

stylish look

agile, easy handling

Display poorly legible

little long-distance comfort

Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

The Classic 650 combines a consistent retro look with riding pleasure suitable for everyday use and real character. It does have a few small shortcomings, but they are bearable. You also have to come to terms with the rather high vehicle weight. On the other hand, it slows you down without limiting you, has a strong character, is easy to ride and delivers exactly the feel-good vibes that retro fans are looking for - both when touring and in everyday life.

Charming in-line two-cylinder engine with sufficient power for country roads and leisurely motorway rides

Extremely successful retro look with great attention to detail

Consistent retro shapes

Pleasant riding position

Harmonious steering behaviour

Not very loud, but nice bassy sound

Relatively heavy

rear brakes toxic, front brakes rather lax

transmission somewhat imprecise in places

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CL500 vs Royal Enfield Classic 650

Price Honda CL500

Model year

Average market price

Current average market prices

Price Royal Enfield Classic 650

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Honda CL500 2023 vs. Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Overview - Honda CL500 2023 vs Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Technical Specifications Honda CL500 2023 compared to Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CL500 2023

Royal Enfield Classic 650 2025

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CL500 vs Royal Enfield Classic 650

Price Honda CL500

Price Royal Enfield Classic 650

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