2024 Honda SCL500 Review | Daily Rider

[@RevZilla]

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[@cliftonsr]

Rider user friendliness is a must. Thanks Zack for your awesome daily rider reviews.

[@glenn-g]

The fueling is due to emissions. They try to keep it as lean as possible to reduce unburned Hydrocarbons so goes super lean when the throttle is opened rapidly and takes a bit to catch up. Running a bit rich at low rpm would help majorly but hurt emissions and economy. Aftermarket tunes can do it but manufacturers can't.

[@chrishince8947]

I totally dig this video series but it would be cool to see how powerful/bright the headlights, blinkers and dash are too.

[@16BitOG]

I like how in 4 years the thumbnails haven't changed

[@Propulus]

Can't beat perfection

[@zyonsdream]

I have a 2022 CB500X and I’ve put 31k on it so far: It’s my daily commuter and my long distance tourer. It lives its life in Eastern Pa and has been as far west as Western Arkansas and as far south at Alabama. Both trips done in July and during heat waves. I routinely ride this bike at 80mph on the highway with zero issues. I’m 240lbs and the only significant upgrade I’ve done to the bike is a rear shock from rally raid that’s sprung to match my weight and the weight of my Givi panniers. I’ve absolutely no issues with this motorcycle. It doesn’t leak, nothings broken on it and it just runs like it’s supposed to. Even riding it at high RPM like I do, I haven’t even thought about checking the valves yet. Maybe I’ll do it at 50k just for academic reasons. It still has the original spark plugs, coolant and air filter. Anyone that thinks the 500cc, engines can’t handle highway or are only for novice riders…you just keep drinking the big CC kool-aid. I’ve owned 34 bikes including a CB1000R, Harley Pan America, CRF1000 Africa Twin, CRF1100 Africa Twin and the 500 holds its own with all of them

[@DB-sd3cw]

Just because it can handle highways doesn't mean it should. I commuted on a 2017 FZ-09 for 4 years 40 minutes on the highway to and back and the 115ish horsepower was really the bare minimum for a good highway cruiser. Anything lower and you're just getting in the way off traffic and becoming a safety hazard.

[@JojoAdventures]

@@DB-sd3cw What an uneducated assessment. You must drive like a typical hooligan. I get by easily and just fine with my 500cc.

[@heiner71]

@@DB-sd3cw Are you living in Germany? I can't see how in the US a 115HP motorcycle is just barely enough to keep up with traffic. Or do you weigh 400lbs?

[@dookieshoes141]

I really enjoyed my 500x as well and it was my daily also hitting up to 80. It does it just fine but did leave a little to be desired. My biggest issue was the throttle as he mentioned in the video. Just that Jerky on/off nature was annoying to have to compensate with clutch to smooth it out.

[@trucker-d4161]

@@DB-sd3cw😂😂😂😂😂I’ve put monster miles on my dl 650, 90 mph on interstates, thing just hums. 115 hp bare minimum 😂😂😂😂😂😂. My KLR runs hwy speeds all day long.

[@mariogutierrez2965]

My (very squid) friend started riding on a 2015 CB500. I rode it a few times and realised it was the best platform ever. Quick, not fast. Easy to build any type of bike out of it. Honda reliability, honda affordability, honda aftermarket availability. The 500 platform feels like the Civic platform. Nothing to prove, nothing to "absolutely hate".

[@ericwilliams626]

Some people like the sameness of life. Something predictable, like a woman who isn't going to ever yell at them and this is no different. Honda manufacturers bikes for personalities not the road. I have bikes which are like this one but beefier, and I can choose to ride like a Honda or ride a bit faster to 90, easy. Does it matter? Only if you like to feel different on different days. Sometimes I cruise, but mostly I like to test the strip of road and feel more alive. Bikes are fun.

[@onbeat089]

the SCL500 is my first bike, and learned a TON on it. super fun ripping it around town and for going on quick errands. for experienced riders who have also tried many other types of bikes, sure, it may be lack luster. but people just starting out (like me), i couldn't have been more happier than picking the scl500 for my first bike. ill probably try and keep it for the rest of my life just for sentimental value 😁 great review as always Mr Courts!

[@kiphenry88]

Same for me!

[@deaczorz]

my 3rd bike, last one was a 600 rr. easy and nice to ride around town, fueling does suck

[@kristofferrydquist8384]

You nailed it, really accessible bike. I loved how easy it drives.

[@LoneWanderer905]

If you can, never sell your 1st bike. Years before I even thought about buying a bike it was the thing I heard the most from experienced motorcyclists.

[@JoshuaTootell]

I was more than happy selling (trading in my case) my first bike. Absolute pile of garbage ​@@LoneWanderer905 Buell X1

[@musguelha14]

The 500cc power train from Honda is definitely winning the Daily Rides charts in terms of just being featured at all.

[@rideroll9609]

Not for me Hornet 750 is better choice all day every day. CL500 is too slow for high speed roads

[@hunter6719]

Bring back the inline four

[@ActicAnDroid]

​@@rideroll9609 I'm not up-do-date. Are they made in japan? i know they outsourced some engines to india or brazil or someplace

[@kong1800gaming]

​@rideroll9609 you completely missed the point. Dudes just saying the 500cc from honda gets featured more than other engines on the daily rider series.

[@adamnagel7436]

​@@kong1800gaming probably because it is in 4 motorcycles.

[@falcodog2917]

Only Zack could make me want to watch a 1/2hr video on this bike.

[@BlackHillsMotoSD]

Just got it a month ago. It can scramble! I took it up a rocky atv trail the other night and it can handle its self surprisingly well. You have to pick your lines but it’s surprisingly capable. I’m also smoking all the cruisers in the twisties. It’s not trying to be the best at anything but it’s a great affordable all rounder.

[@skittyzed]

This seems like a bike for someone that just wants a bike, they don't wanna go fast, don't want a big ole cruiser, they aren't interested in adventure riding or touring, or tackling hard trails, don't care about ride modes or adaptive anything. Does it go? Yeah sure, does it have the Honda reliability? Probably, it will get you down a paved road or a dirt road, into work or around town and that's all they need.

[@danmanthe9335]

It's the luddite in me but I wish there were more bikes like this this without the adaptive this and computer controlled that a mode selectable tire radius or whatever

[@csolivais1979]

So perfect for new riders, especially those who may not know what they are interested in.

[@TheRausing1]

super original take... I can almost hear the Fortnine guy's voice reading it out

[@krunchie101]

You described most Hondas

[@derp195]

“An motorcycle”

[@guster4356]

Bought the green SCL500 about a month ago, loving it so far especially for many things you mentioned - it's a friendly, approachable, little animal and as I'm now older and primarily using it for an urban work commute so it's exactly what I wanted. That good ol' reliable Hondaness! You also definitely validated several complaints I had too though, so while I thought I was just being whiney, you're totally right. Your rant about "why not make it perfect? you'll sell more motorcycles" sent me on my own gin-fueld rant to my poor wife about the same thing!! Why is the dash on a 2015 Grom better than this one's? Why is the fueling LIKE THAT? Always love your videos sir, thanks very much!!

[@RPDXC]

They need to put the 1100 in this thing.

[@robluce6334]

The Honda 500s need to be appreciated as the "Buy Once" motorcycles. They work great for a beginner bike, and they'll do anything you ask them to do. If you do a lot of interstate riding, swap the sprockeets and it'll run 90 MPH all day long (although you'll want a windshield). If you want a motorcycle for a thrill, the 500s aren't it. But, for go anywhere/do anything/buy once, i doubt you'll do better than a Honda 500. I consider the CBX/NX to be the best of the 500s.

[@avery4528]

Dude these bikes like to be under 5500 RPM and cruise best on top gear at like 50 mph. If you gear up the bike you’re going to be comfortable at like 75 mph before the engine vibrations come in. Just spend the extra $3k on a Yamaha MT09/XSR or a Transalp if you sit at 90mph on the commute like a psychopath. These are good for like 7-10 miles on the city beltway where the speed limit is 55-65 and then also getting along with local traffic.

[@robluce6334]

@@avery4528 have you ever tried it? I have one of these bikes. Change the sprockets and let us know.

[@avery4528]

@@robluce6334 I don’t have it. I road a leftover 23 at the dealership while my buddy was signing the paperwork on his gsx8s back in May. It was on a 35 mph boulevard and I was between 4th and 5th.

[@wwb7091]

"Hondaness".... an adjective that should be added to everyday language. It is just SO descriptive.

[@michaelhayward7572]

Thought it was under B for beige...

[@kenhoward3512]

And it's not necessarily a complement.

[@LoneWanderer905]

​@@kenhoward3512 the bad part is that it won't surprise you in a good way, the good part is that it won't surprise you in a bad way. A Honda is usually what you expect: A Honda.

[@BlueHokage]

Let's be honest... when the Zombie apocalypse comes, the first thing everyone is going to want is a reliable vehicle with Hondaness. But until then...

[@RUBBERNMETAL]

I’ve had a few bikes and the Honda ness brought me back to owning a Honda. It’s not a sexy factor and it’s just something most people take for granted.

[@dang4028]

I've been riding for over 20 years and I've got an SCL500. Zack's comments are pretty spot on. Could the fueling be better? Yep...but what I've found is that the torquey nature of the engine has me riding a gear higher than I might otherwise, so I don't notice the off part of the fueling, and getting back into the throttle I find to be pretty smooth...not the best I've ever ridden, but good. The suspension is soft, but that's what makes it an excellent bike to bomb around cities, suburbia, and crappy back roads. Does the engine get buzzy at high revs? Yep, but again it's not built to be a high-speed touring bike, so I honestly never notice the buzz, plus I like the sound of the engine & exhaust. It's flawed, but that's ok...to me it's a great cheap & cheerful bike. It's fun and it puts a smile on my face. And part me being willing to forgive some of its flaws is because when I got it, the dealer knocked $1000 off the asking price without me even asking. At $6799 I might have been more tempted to wait for the NX500 and spend more money, but at $5799 I couldn't pass it up.

[@Gherbert1348]

As a 10 year 500X owner, this SCL500 might be the perfect bike for 'daily' since I know the mechanical aspects are good, reliable, fuel economy is insane (I avg 65-67MPG), but in this package is very neo UJM and that's just awesome!

[@parkdad]

I’ve had this bike for over a year and ridden 5300 miles in the foothills of North Georgia. It’s honestly a great bike and a lot of fun to ride. I’ve taken day long trips of over 8 hours and really have been able to stay in the stock seat for three hours at times. The highway isn’t a problem and I’m a larger guy. I’ve only had to full throttle a couple times to get out of trouble and I’ve regularly hit and maintained 85 mph. It was hard to get accessories in the beginning so I had to makeshift storage space. I also have the OEM cowl but it really doesn’t do much. I do get a lot of compliments on the bike as a whole. I’ve only seen one other one and that was at a motorcycle destination near SC. While it’s a great bike and isn’t trying to be retro, I don’t see Honda making these for long. And I’m ok with that.

[@b8f858]

I LOVE DAILY RIDER!

[@Fiatmannen1]

The fuelling is tuned for emission in a controlled research invironment. Not for the Street.

[@jamesphillips104]

Yeah, even the throttle opening is tuned to make less sound for EPA regulations.

[@mii747]

I believe the fueling is on/off for revs above idle in line with throttle on/off response for emissions standards. This is fairly common for modern bikes. Reflashing could allow fueling during off-throttle for a smoother transition to on-throttle but compromises emission standards. These changes might not be possible for places with strict emissions control.

[@Abolistable]

The cl500 is my 1st bike, bought it last year brand new. Still really really enjoy it and it was great for learning on. She light.

[@mohannadkhadr3864]

Damn, as a new rider who justifiably tends to assume the issue is my throttle control rather than the bike itself. It felt reassuring to hear that Zach also found it to be super choppy. Still love the hell outta this bike tho.

[@air-run3984]

Of all the bikes I have owned, the scl 500 is my favorite by far. I plan on keeping it for life, my fourth bike will be something a bit more long range capable.

[@starkparker16]

Another great video from Zack, the greatest of all time KZbin bike reviewers.

[@nathanialdowton9475]

i bought the 2023 model of this bike in november. I absolutely ove this bike. you mentioned how it feels buzzy at higher speeds, thats the best explanation ive seen for how it sounds.

[@willemschonken5120]

Ahh answered all the things I wondered about. Thanks! NX500 next please!!

[@runningawayvagabond5876]

Daily Rider reviewed the 2023 CB500X (same as NX500, just different name in 'Murica), you can search for it.

[@Porsche996driver]

Always a good day for a virtual ride along with Zack! Great bike for commuting to college!

[@michaeldales1512]

Just to say thanks for these Zach - whilst they're educational about the bikes, your enthusiasm for just riding makes them a joy to watch even for someone not in the market for a new bike. I don't get out as much as I should on the bike, and discovering these and your infectious sense of enjoyment of these machines has reminded me there's fun to be had even on a daily commute, and I need to get off my ass and enjoy my bikes more.

[@jacksomb1]

Love the Outro/bloobers at the end. Keep up the great, happy, informative work Zac and the team. It's appreciated!

[@solcalsteve198]

Need a Budget Sticker. As a lot of people these days need a good Budget bike.

[@libraeotequever3pointoh95]

CSC Motorcycles

[@Arrlidge]

This looks like a fantastic first bike! Easy, inexpensive and lightweight

[@matthewshultz8762]

SCL500 is the definition of "An Motorcycle". Is it fast? No. Is it good on the highway? Not really. Is it comfortable? Meh. Does it sound good? With a new exhaust, surprisingly decent. Gearbox? Has one. Brakes? Yep it has them, ABS too! Lights? LED at least. Dash? Speedo, odometer, and fuel gauge (suck it Ducati Scrambler). It's an honest product and will still be running when Hell freezes over because it's a Honda. I like mine even if it's not a high performance machine. I ride it on road, off road, highway, city, and it doesn't complain. It brings a smile to my face just as much as my CB650r did, and I don't have to worry about breaking the speed limit shifting gears either. Kids love it, and I can park it without worrying too much about it being stolen.

[@Charpointe]

Thanks for this video! This is the bike that got me interested in bikes. Maybe next year when i’ll do the course.

[@CaptainPetrolburner]

That was a better wheelie than I expected!

[@briantobread]

I have this bike and LOVE this bike. I was on the fence but love it so much. I use is mostly in the city

[@kiphenry88]

The manual tells you to be in the higher gear. Coffman makes a great short slip on exhaust if anyone wants to buy this and change it.

[@matthewshultz8762]

Do not buy Vance and Hines exhaust! I wish Yoshimura made one though the Coffman is okay if not a little loud.

[@1stpaintballmaster]

I bought one last November for my first bike. Have had lots of fun, enough fun actually to get my dad back into riding and my mom to ride also. I would have gotten a 500x but there was only one withing 100 miles and they were $2000 more. I get about 60 miles to the gallon. Great around town and on country roads not my favorite on the freeway but it will do it. I love it as a simple easygoing bike that gets you out there. Edit: I would also like to add the low end torque is surprising on this machine. Very easy to start out even on a hill. Would recommend as a first bike.

[@iLLuzion1st]

Best coffee pairing! Nice timing

[@Tarkov.]

I always get a little bit more excited to see Honda content.

[@BillHicks-m9h]

I own an 2015 CB 500F, same 471cc the bike does everything I need 38000 miles I smile every time I ride it, and that's the whole point Lumpy Hicks

[@jeffjohnon4223]

Did that 500-engine smooth out after it was well broke in?

[@BillHicks-m9h]

yes, the little 471cc is smooth, no problems

[@BillHicks-m9h]

yes, the little 471cc is smooth, no problems

[@BillHicks-m9h]

yes no problems

[@andregrastyan3403]

I like your video, I got 6,000 miles on my CL500 and love it so far. It's a great and very easy ride around the NJ shore. There are no problems with the fueeling, and I get 70-72 miles per gallon all the time. Great little bike. The ergonomics are so much better than my Rebel 1100cc DCT witch I got red off already because of that.

[@murasamest1845]

10:55 Ive noticed this is a theme with Hondas. Their round mirrors just dont come out quiiiite enough. Personally it doesnt bother me, having to move my head a little to see what i need to, and it offers the benefit of not being blinded by headlights at night.

[@denniselenson560]

13:07 Had the same problem with my NC750, you just pull your clutch in a little bit, makes it a lot smoother and more predictible

[@ferkuzuel]

I was deviating between getting the 400x or the scl500, I personally think that the 400x has better finished and it has a more scrambler feel to it, but I ended up with the scl500 mainly because of it's twine cylinder and also because it gave me the room to customize it and was able to make it the way I like it

[@JamEWalsh]

I do love me a Daily Rider episode. Keep 'em comin'!

[@nugsy_mcb7920]

Need to bring back the jump! If I lived in LA I’d volunteer to go out and build you one, alas…

[@Bugside]

Heck, I live in Europe and I'm willing to send money to pay for the shovels

[@virgilhawkins5680]

@@Bugside ⁠I live in LA and I'm willing to accept payment for shovels and hours worked.

[@Bugside]

@@virgilhawkins5680 first you need to show me the project, how steep a jump are we talking, how tall, are we considering a single jump ar two different jumps for ADV bikes and for sport bikes, what kind of dirt, more compressed or more loose, what about maintaining said jump I'm not sending shovel money till this important questions are answered

[@virgilhawkins5680]

@@Bugside I charge a consulting fee for that.

[@Bugside]

@@virgilhawkins5680 I guess this is gonna take a while lol

[@aladinfox4098]

Zack is the guy that cheers you up and makes you want to ride bikes you thought were not your cup of tea😁. If i had the room and the money I would happily own this bike along with my RE interceptor...... ,great video.🏍

[@OG_MuttDog]

A bike for the common man, $7,000, compared to a $25,000 BMW.

[@tauncfester3022]

Or for about $5000 there's the Royal Enfield 650 which they have a Scrambler version that looks far more the retro part than the Honda does.

[@angrypatata7084]

@@tauncfester3022 You are sacrificing reliability over aesthetics.

[@tauncfester3022]

@@angrypatata7084 What reliability? The RE bikes have a proven track record from their OHV versions. and they're also simpler and air cooled.

[@angrypatata7084]

@@tauncfester3022 Uhhmmm Honda Reliability? Hello! RE bikes are known for overheating, rusting parts, cheap relays, randomly stalling, and *SNAPPING FRAME*

[@tylersanders2388]

Seems like a respectful, reliable, practical daily commuter. Everything you need for any type of commute, city or highway. I don’t think it’s going to do well in the US for those reasons. People want excess and mostly ride on the weekends. A great bike bound for the Honda graveyard.

[@seanhewitt2521]

The comment about the exhaust is the most telling point to me for a daily rider. The first thing I always want to put on a bike is saddle bags.

[@djsi38t]

Interesting that it is almost unbranded with just the Honda logo.I know a lot of people today remove the badges on their cars except for the main badge because they like the empty bare look in the back so I think some will find this appealing..

[@karlfonner7589]

Thank you for the review. I’ve been looking at this motorcycle because of sentimental reasons.

[@turtledovechen176]

my girl friend have one, i got to ride it a few times, we even took it to some mud road, i really like it tbh it is not too big, easy to move around, great city bike. even my girl friend at 5"3 can ride it very easily one big down side is the big steel exhaust pipe cover is really easy to get dirty even rusty in anywhere that have rain. my girl friend took really good care of her bike, but that cover still look like crap after just a little bit of use funny thing about the CL500 and benz, in my area our honda call this bike "CL street", due to the same reason

[@MarcelloLins]

I for one really appreciate how RevZilla isn't trying to get a review like this out the door quick to capitalize on views from the release of the motorcycle. I would much rather wait months like we did for this one, but have it be so thorough and complete like this. Kudos to Zach and the crew

[@ghost0441]

I would like to see Honda take the Triumph Scrambler 1200 approach with their 1100 engine. Make an actual scrambler with decent suspension and some rider aides, cruise control, and honda reliability and I'd buy one in a heartbeat for around 13k.

[@floridaredneck]

I sat on a Kawasaki Eliminator SE and went over to this one, as they are in the same price range. The seat you mentioned being ruff, is so very true. It felt like sitting on a rock compared to the Eliminator, which has a seat more similar to a Rebel. The Honda was so uncomfortable, I got right off of it and I went straight back to the Eliminator. It felt like sitting on a cloud in comparison. I grew up with Honda, but I couldn't even give this one a chance because of that seat.

[@findingneutral]

I'm with you on the seat. I don't understand how Honda can make the Monkey seat so plush... then slap this piece of solid wood on the SCL? Probably comes down to production expenses as usual. I've researched aftermarket options and no decent solutions. Until Corbin creates a seat for it I'll have to pass as well.

[@floridaredneck]

@@findingneutral Thanks! I was worried someone would grill me for my comment; obviously some people like them. I'd like to see the guy who designed this mess to sit on it a while - the seat I mean. I can see you're with me on this and it was an instant deal breaker. The bike was slightly less than the Eliminator, but my ass said no real quick! I'm not really into making a list of MODS to do, I just want to get riding and stock is fine with me. I couldn't do that with this one and didn't even go into how it felt between my legs, like it was forcing them open or something and no easy to hug the tank. I got off so quick I just remember it was all wrong, but next time I'm in the store, I'll check it out again to remind myself. I don't know if Corbin could help; it's just a bad design. The banana seat on my childhood spider bike as a kid was more comfortable, and you know that ain't right. Maybe it was just how good the Eliminator's seat felt that made such a stark difference in comfort. I don't know how I would have felt had I tried it first, but going back and forth showed no competition to the Kawasaki's seat.

[@findingneutral]

@floridaredneck Mods rack up into the thousands in no time. I agree, wouldn't it be nice to just be able to buy a bike and just go ride it. I've heard the brown adventure tall seat is equally as hard. I have a Trail125 and talk about a hard seat as well?!? Honda seat designers are probably over there laughing at us all with sore asses. And the folks who say 'The seats fine to me 🫨🫴'... yeah right 🙄.

[@floridaredneck]

@@findingneutral I right with you. I don't need mods and don't want to screw with them either. I nearly shredded my hands getting a frigging LED headlights in my car. Looked like I pulled my hands out of the mouth of a panther. I'm just not into it. Yeah, the Honda seat inventor and the idiot who invented the neck tie. I'd like to string up that guy with his own invention and watch the Honda guy sit on the seat he designed till he smashes his balls on the gas tank and gives up. I weigh 158 pounds and unless you have twice the ass I do, that seat won't work.🤨

[@LahRumoz21]

I see Mr Courts and i watch video

[@nugsy_mcb7920]

Same, I get so excited when I get a new DR during my Saturday morning routine!

[@electricsynthesis]

Will you consider reviewing the Moto Guzzi V7 Stone please? It’s such an underrated motorcycle with unique features

[@cmpmendes]

The fueling bit is universal. A lot of new bikes have an on/off switch when it regards the throttle.

[@shawnkislenger3024]

I love these reviews. Never stop.

[@bizget]

I got one of these (also in orange) literally the day after it was imported and available where I live, and so far I love it. The scrambler aesthetic is just that, aesthetic, so I'm not taking it on trails, but I am convinced it handles dirt and loose gravel roads better than my last honda 500. Biggest gripe isn't even the lack of right-sided saddlebags, it's how damn dim the instrument screen is. edit: though you're right that there's nothing on the dash display for heated grips, they *are* a manufacturer option for this bike! I don't think any U.S. bikes come with them stock, but they're in the parts catalogue and I have a set.

[@simondemetriou7750]

I’ve heard if you wind the preload up on the rear shocks, if sharpens up the handling, and cut down on any wallowing………..it certainly did on my 2019 CB500X that I had

[@markspash178]

Long before you should worry at the rear shocks, you need to address the fact that there is hardly any damping in the forks. Once in you fit emulators and decent fork springs, it’s a completely different bike!

[@wereoursouls3472]

12:14 thanks for mentioning the 2nd gear jerkiness. I don't like that on my cbr500. Glad to know it's not just something I'm noticing.

[@NedwardJamesAlmost]

Hope we get to see the Honda NX500 on the board this year.

[@dukie1616]

The jerky fueling he was talking about when initially getting on throttle I experienced quite a bit with the 2023 klx 300sm but became very smooth after a full exhaust mod and an ECU tune.

[@kleinbottled79]

Zack didn't say it this time so I will. These Honda 500's (have one) really benefit from being geared taller if you are going to ride a lot of freeway. Like +1 front -3 rear taller. Then they feel much less buzzy at 75mph. Helps freeway gas mileage too. Also the vibrations in general smooth out quite a bit over the first few thousand miles. At least mine did.

[@JayHenderson749]

As far as my research has told me whilst searching for a fix for my wifes Vulcan S on/off fueling which is absolutely horrid, the "injector cut off" function is, of course, to do with emissions. I guess to minimise unburnt fuel entering the exhaust on the overrun? As a bi-product, the injector shuts off and reopens abruptly where it should ramp down to 0% and back up gradually to make the fueling feel smoother. I've seen some tuning software can deactivate injector cut off on the kawasaki 650, unsure whether the honda can do the same.

[@Lachiewich]

Always love a good daily rider video popping up in my feed. Would love to see a review on a Tiger 900 Rally Pro!

[@peterholthoffman]

Why do you think the Japanese are ignoring the entire retro segment (with the exception of the Kawasaki W800)? My friends and I are shopping for new bikes, and we want to buy Japanese for the engineering and build quality, but there is not one bike that is even close to being in the running. The winners are Triumph and Royal Enfield, each of whom provides several interesting machines.

[@asterix908]

In the Honda 500 class, cb500f is the sleeper .... 2022 onwards its got 4 gallon tank, twin disk upfront, its a fun standard with low seat height. But yeah the nx500 is the best in this bunch with some fairing, 4gallon tank and slightly taller suspension.

[@JacobBigYankee]

Thanks for posting this I've been trying to find good info about it.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

I like tbe way the front pipe is protected by the wheel and is positioned perfectly as to protect the engine; its a good guard. Also, love having having the warm side saddle bag for keeping my gear and food snd coffee warm. I always meet nice people riding these so Im in😊

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Honda also made the SL line of scrambler styled bikes. SL100, SL350 ETC.

[@SonTSonad]

And CL 250 (Japan & Türkiye)

[@GlennC789]

One of my favorite bikes ever was an '81 CB400T. Probably the main reason I liked it was it felt zippy without having to go everywhere at 100mph. I've had very fast bikes and none of them have been as fun to ride. Of course they can do more, but I ride motorcycles for fun. Just realized I have to add that the CB400T was a parallel twin very similar to this bike in its time, since only a few percent of anybody reading this might possibly have heard of it.

[@vailkafer]

Pairs well with a Givi airflow windshield. Makes it very capable for interstate speed commuting and 73mpg.

[@josephmcclure6229]

Great job like always!

[@supagirl1521]

Love these videos! Can you do one on the Rebel 1100 DCT?

[@geoloseth]

I think the Honda fueling response is universal to all of their bikes. Had the issue on both my VFR1200 and Goldwing.

[@NedwardJamesAlmost]

I think we need a lightweight naked bike showdown! CB500F, Z500m MT-03, G310 R and Duke 390. Would be a fun video with the whole crew.

[@tomassoejakto]

I don't understand engines, engineering, or the entire hype around motorcycling. But I do prefer bikes over cars, since I appreciate the sense of freedom riding gives me. So every time I see a gorgeous bike, I want it! So, thank god I'm broke.

[@domcol3892]

I had high hopes that this was a very good bike. I didn't get the impression that Zach liked it that much.

[@jasonlayton8760]

Zach, I would love to see a ranking of the top bikes from each year!

[@MandalorianOfMiatas]

I REALLY wanted one. I almost bought one almost brand new for $6k, but the guy I was gonna buy it from FB Market sold it to his buddy last minute. I felt betrayed because I talked with this guy for a while, looked at the bike in person, and agreed to buy it within a couple of days. I've got a different bike now, but I still want this Honda Scrambler one day

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

Let's be honest. Is it really a scrambler if the exhaust pipes go under the engine? 🤨

[@raoulrr]

This might be the very first bike I've seen that seems to have absolutely no feature that I can find appealing, which has to be some kind of achievement, so.. good job, Honda!?

[@christopherdean2893]

I have this bike and I agree with Zackary on the assessment. A different exhaust helps a lot with the overall appearance of this SCL. Would I get it again? Not sure

[@Ninjan33r]

I never noticed before how much the wide angle lens makes Zack look like he has a big strong arm and a tiny right arm when he is at the Daily Rider Board.

[@taylortaylor1029]

Almost chose this, in green, as my first bike. Thankfully I saved up a little more and went with a 2023 xsr700. Loved that bike and learned a lot on it. Now scaring myself with a street triple rs lol!

[@neilcorey2900]

I think the reason for the name is that in the 70's there were 2 scramblers. The CL350 and the much rarer SL350. It was the real deal while the CL was a poser. Most of the guys in our college dorm rode the CB450 but we had a SL350 in the mix with knobbies. For that time it was pretty good in the Vermont mud. I think they tried to get the CL and SL both in the name of this bike.

[@word2228]

I remember how snatching the throttle was when I first bought my SCL 500 but I can't remember the last time that I've even noticed that it was snatchy . Not sure if it just went away or if I just got used to it, but it just doesn't do it happen anymore 11 months.

[@mr.joshmateo]

Zack there are at of people now progressing from the Covid e-bike surge to motorcycles after discovering the joy of powered 2 wheeling. Can you do a review on those 60mph dirt bike style e-bikes (sur-Ron/segway type), and we can forget that episode for the super73, bicycle technology has quickly advanced since then and this might be another bridge type bike.

[@NBNracing]

Am I the only one that wants a compilation video of all of the ‘Will it wheelie’ and Zac making himself giggle while riding?

[@c0c0asauce]

I'm guessing the fueling isn't good because of emissions laws. Peak horsepower and response is going to include a brown haze of raw fuel making it out of the exhaust in some circumstances. For me, the final form of any bike is going to include a standalone aftermarket ECU.

[@jlpower]

Can’t help but be reminded of my orange 1975 cb550. Funny how something so similar in theory (excluding age gap), can be so different in attitude. The cb550 feels white knuckled through and through. But I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this scl500 as my mom’s first bike.

[@CameoDiveHD]

As a owner of a 74' Cl360 its cool to know that these bikes didn't change at all. Except for a little too much tech.

[@jeffjohnon4223]

This bike would make more sense with the 500X or the 500F suspension instead of a dual shock setup, the better forks and brakes of the other 2 bikes just makes more sense for a scrambler like bike.

[@RobertJones-pm3zk]

This bike looks fun to bop around the rockies, nothin to treacherous, but at least if a gravel road comes up to you you dont second guess like I do on my sport bike:) And not too large to intimidate off road. Thanks Zack, ride safe!

[@travishawks7702]

Good looking bike. Thanks for the review. any plans to test the new Royal Enfield Gorilla 450? I'm super interested in a video on one!

[@tonyboughman8050]

Lots of sharing going on. The muffler obviously is shared by Peterbilt. Guess the passenger would have to ride sidesaddle.

[@AliasTekTV]

Zack it's not hardware or equipment. I am not entirely sure if it's REQUIRED for emissions but Honda chose to employ Deceleration Fuel Cut-Off (DFCO) in a lot of their vehicles and as you can see, their motorcycles as well. What this does is under a certain "Load" the ECU factors it will cut all fuel from the injectors and essentially turn the engine off. It's good in that it keeps the cylinder walls from being saturated of fuel under high rpm-no load, but it bad in the fact they have it set to engage all the way down to just above idle. It's fine for cars as they have weight that will lessen the on-off-ness of the feature, but for motorcycles I would rather see it disengage at about 1/3 of the RPM range that way the lower RPMs are not so jerky.

[@soilsmanadv6673]

SCL 500 the pygmy goat of big boy bikes....I love it. At least it wasn't a feinting goat or a hot yoga goat. That is awesome.

[@ScaRlaK319]

its an entry level bike at an entry level cost. fits a spot a suppose.

[@Richaag]

4:03 Big thumbs up for Daily Rider reviews. Almost every question about a bike is always answered. Big thumbs down to manufacturers for putting lifeless parallel twins in a half dozen models. I get that they’re cheap to manufacture and putting them in everything from cruisers to sport bikes saves them money… but they have no character and sound like lawn mowers.