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Nice, but not close to the Burgman 650

The fellow who said this scooter is the best is in a dream world. It doesn't come close to the Burgman 650. I have owned both, so I speak from experience. I owned the first Silver Wing in 2002 before the Burmgan was out. When the Burgman 650 came out I bought one and kept the Silver Wing. It di...dn't take long to realize how much better the Burgman is. It's more comfortable, quieter, runs lower rpm in the normal mode compared to the SW. Has larger wheels and tires, better handling because of the engine being up front, better engineering (on/off switch on the light under the seat, plus better placement of the light), and just as reliable if not more so. It also has a better final drive system with no long belt to need replacing after 15,000 miles, like the Silver Wing does. Once I rode the Burgman for a while I sold the Silver Wing. Read Full Review

Best of the Best

Test drove all maxi scooters, Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda. The Silver Wing was the most comfortable of them all by far.

And the motor has more the enough power even with two riders. Cruising at 75 can still easy tap more power for passing. And lets not forget it's made by Honda and will probably last ...30 to 40 years.

I now have 1,000 miles on my 2008 Silver Wing and will now sell my 2008 Harley Davidson Super Glide. Read Full Review

Unsafe at Any Speed

I boought the Honda Silver Wing to replace my 05 Harley Heritage Softail Deluxe due to arthritis in my hips. While the Wing is a nimble around town scooter, it is quite jittery on the highway. Also, I compared mine to one owned by a friend that is a couple of years old and the finish on his is sup...erior to mine. I only get about 45 mpg which is not much better than the Harely. Overlaa, I am very disappointed. Read Full Review

Honda Hit A Home Run With The Silverwing

I was one of the first Americans to own a Silverwing FSC 600, purchasing mine back in 2002. The bike has been terrific to own and operate; the only problems being three recalls - one for a defective rear wheel, the second for defective handlebar shims, and the third for a defective bolt in the kick...stand.

These caveats aside, the Silverwing has been a joy to own and one which I plan on keeping for many more years.

It is quick - 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds
Fast - 104mph top speed confirmed by Garmin GPS.

The 'Wing is also comfortable to ride for long distance touring, while getting decent fuel mileage.

Operating costs have been very efficient overall, as I do most of the maintenance myself.

I have seen fuel mileage as high as 53 mpg on a two hundred mile trip.

When I purchased the Silverwing I thought its $7395 purchase price was steep; however in retrospect it was quite reasonable given that this is real motorcycle capable of long distance touring and operating for well over 100,000 miles before needing any major work.

Highly recommended.

Jim

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WoW!!!

Great Scooter! Very Smooth and comtable.
The power this Scooter has in incredibile. Riding for 30+ years hands
down most comfort and fun! Read Full Review