Honda SCL 500 vs Macbor Montana XR5 500 (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda SCL 500stacks up against the Macbor Montana XR5 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda SCL 500Macbor Montana XR5 500
Model year20252023
Price$6,999
Engine471 cc471 cc
Horsepower47 hp
Torque43 Nm
Weight193 kg178 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Nissin double piston. ABS.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Nissin single piston. ABS
TiresDunlop® 110/80-19 / Dunlop® 150/70-17110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17

Honda SCL 500 vs Macbor Montana XR5 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda SCL 500 and the Macbor Montana XR5 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda SCL 500 brings its published horsepower in a 193 kg package, while the Macbor Montana XR5 500 counters with 47 hp at 178 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: