Honda SL

Honda introduced the SL series in 1969 to compete in the growing dual-sport market. Based on its dependable CB road bikes, the SL models featured off-road styling, high-mounted exhaust pipes, and gearing better suited for trails. The lineup included a range of displacements from the small SL70 up to the potent SL350 twin, all offering a street-legal package with dirt capability.

Collectors appreciate the SL for its classic 1970s scrambler aesthetic and historical significance as one of Honda's first serious enduro efforts. The bright, period-correct color schemes and signature high pipes make them stand out. Smaller models like the SL70 and SL100 are especially sought after, often evoking nostalgia as the bikes many enthusiasts learned to ride on.

The market for Honda SLs is healthy, with an average sale price around $5,200. The wide price spread reflects the vast difference between well-used examples and pristine, low-mileage survivors. Fully restored or immaculate original bikes, particularly the SL350 and SL70, command the highest prices, sometimes exceeding $16,000.

Prices range from about $1,875 for projects to nearly $17,000 for concours-quality examples.