2025 Honda SCL500AS

2025 Honda SCL500 (SCL500AS) - Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic

The 2025 Honda SCL500 (internally coded as the SCL500AS) is a modern "street scrambler" that perfectly captures the heritage of the iconic CL models from the 1960s. For riders in Acheson and Parkland County, this bike offers a unique blend of retro style and everyday reliability. Whether you're commuting to St. Albert or exploring the gravel backroads near Leduc, the SCL500 provides an upright, confident riding position that makes it one of the most approachable mid-sized bikes on the market today.

Iconic Scrambler Styling

• High-Mount Exhaust: The hallmark of the SCL500 is its upswept, twin-outlet muffler. It doesn't just look the part; it’s designed to provide extra ground clearance for light off-road excursions in Parkland County.

• Rugged Front End: Standard equipment includes rubber fork gaiters and a 19-inch front wheel, giving the bike a "raw and tough" aesthetic while protecting the suspension from the dust and debris often found in Acheson.

• Vintage Touches: The classic peanut-shaped 12L fuel tank comes with integrated rubber knee pads, providing both a nostalgic look and functional grip for the rider.

• Blacked-Out Mechanicals: The engine, frame, and swingarm are finished in a deep matte black, which contrasts beautifully with the Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic bodywork.

Performance & Drivetrain

• Proven 471cc Parallel-Twin: This liquid-cooled engine is legendary for its smooth power delivery. For the SCL500, Honda utilized a 41-tooth rear sprocket (one more than the Rebel 500) to provide even punchier, crisper acceleration for darting through Edmonton traffic.

• Assist/Slipper Clutch: This system reduces the force required to pull the clutch lever and prevents the rear wheel from hopping during aggressive downshifts—a vital safety feature for riding in Sherwood Park and Spruce Grove.

• Six-Speed Gearbox: The transmission is tuned to be "short" in the lower gears for around-town fun, while the top gear remains tall enough for vibration-free cruising on the Alberta highways.

• Standard 2-Channel ABS: Anti-lock brakes come standard on both wheels, offering a safety net on the unpredictable surfaces of Central Alberta, from wet pavement to loose rural gravel.

Ergonomics & Practicality

• Accessible 31.1-Inch Seat Height: The seat is designed with a slim front profile, making it remarkably easy for riders of almost any height in Acheson to flat-foot at stoplights.

• Natural Riding Triangle: The high-level handlebars and mid-mount footpegs create an upright posture that offers excellent visibility and reduces back fatigue on longer rides to Leduc.

• Modern LCD Dash: A minimalist, round digital display houses all essential info, including a gear position indicator and real-time fuel consumption data.

• Full LED Package: The classic round headlight houses four powerful LED inner lenses, ensuring you are highly visible to other drivers in the Greater Edmonton Area.

Warranty & Dealer Support The 2025 SCL500 comes with a 12-month, unlimited-mileage warranty. For our local owners in Acheson, St. Albert, and Sherwood Park, the Honda Plus extended protection plan is available to provide up to 7 years of total mechanical coverage.

[*Payments calculated via 20% down, 84 Months @ 8% to give a general idea of what payments would be like. This may not be the case for a customer. Ask sales associate for details.]