In 1962, the Honda CL 72 Scrambler was born on the North American market. We’re talking about the genesis of the family tree of the bike we tested in Seville. In the 1970s, this bike began its journey with a 250 cc engine and 19” wheels. It later evolved and built a legacy with more powerful engines up to 450 cc, always maintaining the DNA of its origin. Now it’s time for Honda to put one of the most successful engines of recent years to the test and try to make a comeback in an increasingly crowded segment.
When we talk about Honda’s 471 cc parallel twin block, we’re talking about an engine that has sold more than 130,000 units since 2013, covering all the models it equips, from the CB500F – the best-seller – to the CB500X. It’s a real success story and has also allowed the Golden Wing brand to test and prove its qualities and flaws over the years and over many units. This engine is, however, a block that feels most comfortable at low and medium revs and that’s where it shines, with a very respectable 43.4 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, which allows for smooth riding in town and few gear changes, coping very w
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