HONDA SILVERWING (FSC600)

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Introduced in 2002, the 600cc Silverwing is by far Honda’s largest scooter to date. As you may suspect, the Silverwing is also Honda’s fastest scooter ever, with a 0-60mph time of 8 seconds and a top speed of 105mph (170km/hr). The downside is that this speed comes with a serious fuel economy hit. Honda’s 250cc scooters commonly achieve 60-65mpg but the Silverwing can only attain a meagre (by scooter standards), 35-40mpg. That puts in it the same ball park as a compact car like Honda’s Fit.

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The Silverwing has great brakes with disc brakes front and rear, ABS and CBS (essentially linked brakes so the left lever pulls both calipers). It also has an awesome ‘DACT’ engine with fuel injection and 4-valves. This twin cylinder powerplant makes a solid 38hp at 7500 RPM. It’s also got dual counterweights to balance the engine and virtually eliminate vibrations. The CVT found the Silverwing is also impressive in that it has 3 difference acceleration modes that it uses depending on how far the throttle is pressed. These modes eliminate wheelspin off the line and they maximize fuel economy when power isn’t needed.

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The Silverwing also has an impressive 55L (15 gallon) storage area under the seat that is capable of swallowing two full face helmets. Additionally, Honda has provided dual lockable cubby holes in the dash for holding your wallet, insurance slips...whatever.

From what I’ve read, the Silverwing is a seriously comfortable ride. The seats are great and the rear backrest is adjustable for the passenger. Once you are rolling, the Silverwing is generally viewed as a very stable and agile bike. At higher speeds, the FSC600 offers decent wind protection and a more comforting ride that most smaller scooters offer. This scooter also offers both a centerstand and a side stand, something few scooters can claim.

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The Silverwing has several obvious competitors; the Suzuki Bergman 650, Yamaha’s TMAX and Piaggio’s X9 500. All of these scooters share the same accolades (powerful, great storage, comfortable) so I’m going to have to leave you own your own to figure this one out.

Pros:
* Comfortable
* Technologically advanced engine
* Big time storage
* Tachometer

Cons:
* Milage
* Heavy
* Stiff rear suspension

Links:
MotorscooterGuide Forums - Visit the forum on this site to chat about your scoot.
BikeBandit.com - Good for looking up OEM parts.
Silverwing Review - Great article! Have a read.
Silverwing Forum - A Forum for Silverwing Owners. Good site!

If you have any info to add, email me at dandurston@hotmail.com

Key Specs:
* Engine Type: 582cc liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel-twin
* Engine Power: 38.2hp @7500 RPM, 37ft/lbs torque @ 5500 RPM
* Bore and Stroke: 72mm x 71.5mm
* Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
* Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder
* Induction: PGM-FI with automatic enricher circuit, four-hole injectors
* Ignition: Computer-controlled fully transistorized with electronic advance
* Transmission: Automatic V-Matic belt drive
* Front Suspension: 41mm hydraulic fork; 4.7 inches travel
* Rear Suspension: Swingarm with dual hydraulic shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability; 4.5 inches travel
* Front Brake: Single 276mm disc with CBS three-piston caliper
* Rear Brake: Single 240mm disc with CBS system twin-piston caliper; Optional ABS
* Front Tire 120/80-14
* Rear Tire 150/70-13
* Wheelbase 62.8 inches41mm hydraulic fork; 4.7 inches travel
* Seat Height: 29.7 inches
* Weight: 540 lbs wet
* Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gallons (16 litres)
* Colors: Silver, Black, Red