Honda CL500 vs Triumph Scrambler 400 X
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CL500 and the Triumph Scrambler 400 X as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group). Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CL500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱410,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,567
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Scrambler 400 X
Scrambler 400 X variant
- SRP
- ₱353,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,029
How they differ
- The Triumph Scrambler 400 X is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱353,000, which is ₱57,000 (14%) below the Honda CL500 at ₱410,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Scrambler 400 X is estimated at ₱10,029 a month against ₱11,567 for the CL500, a difference of ₱1,538 a month.
- The CL500 makes more power (46.2 PS against 40 PS for the Scrambler 400 X).
- The CL500 has more torque (43.4 Nm against 37.5 Nm for the Scrambler 400 X).
- The CL500 has the larger engine (471 cc against 398 cc for the Scrambler 400 X).
- The CL500 has the lower seat at 790 mm, 45 mm below the Scrambler 400 X, which matters for shorter riders.
- The CL500 is the heavier bike (193 kg against 179 kg for the Scrambler 400 X).
- The Scrambler 400 X carries more fuel (13 L against 12.2 L for the CL500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CL500Standard, ₱410,000 | Triumph Scrambler 400 XScrambler 400 X, ₱353,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve Two-Cylinder | Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 471 cc | 398.1 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 46.2 PS | 40 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8200 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 43.4 Nm | 37.5 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6250 | 6500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Bosch, electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 27.1 km/L | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed Manual Type | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | X-ring chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2174 mm | 2117 mm |
| Width (differs) | 831 mm | 901 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1134 mm | 1169 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1484 mm | 1418 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 790 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 155 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 193 kg | 179 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 12.2 L | 13 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | 43 mm USD big piston forks, 150 mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Twin Shock with 45mm Round Pipe Swingarm, 5-Step Pre-Load Adjustment | Gas monoshock (RSU) with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment, 150 mm wheel travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Single 310mm Floating Disc, Dual Piston Calipers | Single, 320 mm fixed disc, 4-piston radial caliper, ABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240mm Disc, Mono Piston Calliper | Single, 230 mm fixed disc, ByBreTM single piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/80R19M/C 59H (Tubeless) | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150/70R17M/C 69H (Tubeless) | 140/80 R17 |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium alloy 10 spoke, 19 x 2.5 in |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond Type / Steel | Hybrid spine and perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | n/a | Switchable traction control |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | LCD | Analogue speedometer with LCD multi-functional display |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | LED with DRL |
| Other features (differs) | Emergency Stop Signal; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | Ride-by-wire throttle; Slip and assist clutch; USB-C charging port |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.