Honda Reveals CL300 for Chinese Markets

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Earlier this year, we caught wind that Honda was in the process of creating two scramblers; now that Honda’s CL500 has been released as of November, Honda’s debuted their long-awaited CL300 in China (with a near-lookalike in Japan showing off 250cc’s of displacement).

So what is Honda up to with this isolated scrambler range?


Honda’s CL range, of which the CL250, 300 and 500 have been entering markets across the globe. Media sourced from Ultimate Motorcycling.

Given that all three machines show an improvement in mid-range torquedos, a longer wheelbase and increased ground clearance, we’re thinking accessibility is the name of the game – and we’re hoping this machine comes to the Americas for an additional choice of beginner-friendly scrambling scoots.

Why China first, you ask?

We actually have an answer for that one.


Honda’s CL range, of which the CL250, 300 and 500 have been entering markets across the globe. Media sourced from Bike Dekho.

“The CL300 has been approved in China because it’s manufactured there by the Sundiro/Honda joint venture,” explains a report from CycleWorld.

“Although there’s no indication whether the CL300 could come to the States, the fact that the Rebel 300 is sold here means it should be relatively simple to make a US-compliant version of the CL300, given the large number of components they share.”

What do you think? Would you give one of these scramblers a ride?


Honda’s CL range, of which the CL250, 300 and 500 have been entering markets across the globe. Media sourced from CycleWorld.

Stay tuned for updates, drop a comment below letting us know what you think, and as always – stay safe on the twisties.

*Media sourced from CycleWorld, Bike Dekho, and Ultimate Motorcycling*​

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[Possummanj]

If they would make one that looks as nice as the old SL350 from the '70s they might sell a bunch of them

 

[670cc]

The new CL bike appears to be scrambler “styled”, but it‘s function fails in that the exhaust pipe runs exposed under the engine. In contrast, the circa 1968 Honda CL350 scrambler kept the exhaust up high, out of harm’s way.

 

[Possummanj]

The SL s were much better looking

 

[Rabbit]

The new CL bike appears to be scrambler “styled”, but it‘s function fails in that the exhaust pipe runs exposed under the engine. In contrast, the circa 1968 Honda CL350 scrambler kept the exhaust up high, out of harm’s way.
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How did you avoid burning your leg with the pipes so high?

 

[mooseonbass]

That was my 1st bike (a 1970) and I never burned myself. A couple of passengers did, however.