BMW G 650 GS versus Honda CL 500

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

Honda CL 500

Scrambler

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

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Test of Honda's new and affordable A2 Scrambler

Honda is now also sending an A2-class Scrambler into the race in 2023 with the CL500. What are the differences to Honda's other 500s and what makes the CL 500 stand out? Tanja and Dietmar have a tour... weiter

Honda CL 500 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2023 bis 2024~

RRP

RRP 6.400 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

very accessible, easy-to-ride motorcycle
manoeuvrable and agile handling
Easy to use, sit on it and drive off

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

Footpegs in the way
dark display
Lever not adjustable within reach

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Wheelbase: 1.484 mm
Length : 2.153 mm Height : 1.137 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Motor design: Reihentwin 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre

Performance: 47 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 333 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 41 mm (travel 150 mm)

Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers (travel 145 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 110/80R19M/C 59H
Rear tyres: 150/70R17M/C 69H

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk

Front brake
Single disc, two-piston caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)

Result

The Honda CL500 is an easy-to-ride and very accessible bike that is a lot of fun to ride. It is simply equipped, does not pose any puzzles to the driver and works very well. As usual with A2 bikes, you shouldn't expect any performance miracles. The CL500 is more of a leisurely bike with which you consciously enjoy every kilometre.

The test machine was kindly provided to us by motofun . motofun is a large Honda dealer in Kaltenkirchen, north of Hamburg. There, the CL 500 is a demonstrator - and almost every other current Honda can also be test-driven there. Let's go to motofun!