Wondering about Honda’s new SCL500 scrambler? We were too, and thought we’d share Motorcycle.com’s findings with you.

We first saw the Honda SCL500 chassis in patent drawings years ago, a modification of the Rebel frame. Over the past year we saw various rumors and leaks about the bike, and then in June of 2023, the SCL500 was confirmed for the US and Canada. As we told you then:

It’s a very environmentally responsible motorcycle, in that it’s all pretty much recycled ideas. The engine itself is a 471cc liquid-cooled parallel twin, as seen also in the CBR500, Rebel 500 and so on. Of course, it is somewhat retuned for the scrambler application; expect similar power delivery to the Rebel, with an emphasis on low-to-mid-range torque. There’s an assist/slipper clutch and a six-speed gearbox. Max output is a claimed 45 hp and 32 lb-ft of torque.

The steel tube frame is pretty similar to the Rebel as well, with 31.1-inch seat height. Like most scramblers, the SCL500 runs on basic dual coilover shocks, with five-way adjustability and 5.9 inches of travel. The fork appears to be basic and non-adjustable, with 5.7 inches of travel. The front wheel is a 19-incher, and the rear wheel is a 17-incher, as seen on most scramblers. Claimed curb weight is 423 lb.

Now, Cait Maher has ridden the thing for Motorcycle.com, our partner site. You can read Cait’s full review here. Below, we have a photo gallery of the ride, with some observations from the launch.