Honda Silver Wing (scooter)

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Silver Wing/Silver Wing ABS[1]
ManufacturerHonda
Production2001–
ClassMaxi-scooter
Engine582 cc (35.5 cu in) 4-valve EFI DOHC parallel twin
Bore / stroke72 mm × 71.5 mm (2.83 in × 2.81 in)
TransmissionCVT
SuspensionFront: 41mm hydraulic fork; 4.7-inch travel
Rear: swingarm with dual hydraulic shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.5-inch travel
BrakesFront: Single 276 mm disc with Combined Braking System three-piston caliper
Rear: Single 240 mm disc with Combined Braking System twin-piston caliper and cable operated parking brake.
Optional ABS
TiresFront: 120/80-14
Rear: 150/70-13
Wheelbase62.8 in (1,600 mm)
Seat height29.7 in (750 mm)
Weight511 lb (232 kg)[citation needed] (dry)
551 lb (250 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity4.2 US gal (16 L; 3.5 imp gal)
Reserve: 0.9 US gal (3.4 L; 0.75 imp gal)

The Honda Silver Wing is a 582 cc (35.5 cu in) maxi-scooter designed and manufactured by Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Introduced in 2001, it has a continuously variable transmission. Anti-lock brakes are optional.

The name Silver Wing was previously used for an earlier Honda motorcycle series including the GL500 and GL650.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Buyer's Guide: Honda Silver Wing ABS 2009". [www.motorcyclistonline.com/ Motorcyclist Online]. Source Interlink. Archived from the original on 2010-04-13. Retrieved 2012-10-13.

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