2009 Honda Silver Wing 600 ABS

Introduction

The Silver Wing’s ample size, powerful performance and sumptuous comfort are well-deserving of its reputation as the luxury sedan of the scooter world. This elegant vehicle cruises along city streets, country roads and high-speed motorways alike, delivering a riding experience of such effortless control and comfort that it feels like flying. The Silver Wing’s razor-sharp styling incorporates spacious riding accommodation, superb wind protection and all-day convenience.

The Silver Wing’s fuel-injected twin-cylinder engine delivers surges of acceleration past queues in and around the city, while heavy-duty suspension and superior braking mean comfortable, confident control in all kinds of traffic. Also with Combined-ABS available, the Silver Wing easily amounts to one of the smoothest and most satisfying rides on two wheels.

Capable of holding enough equipment for a weekend away, and with a broad, comfortable tandem seat, its possibilities extend well beyond the city limits. Here’s a luxury-class ticket to freedom from the daily grind.

Key Features

• Aerodynamic, full-bodied scooter design provides exceptional wind protection and riding comfort around town or at higher speeds
• Powerful liquid-cooled fuel-injected DOHC parallel-twin engine pumps out breathtaking surges of acceleration with an easy twist of its throttle
• HECS3 oxygen-sensing catalytic converter system minimises harmful exhaust emissions, ensuring full EURO-3 compliance
• Large underseat carrying compartment holds more than you ever thought possible on a scooter
• Combined disc brakes provide a smooth balance of performance for easy, controlled braking operation.
• ABS offers the smoothly confident braking control of Honda’s advanced Antilock Brake System

Colours

• Digital Silver Metallic
• Delta Blue Metallic
• Pure Black

Accessories

• Grip heater kit
• High windscreen
• Leg deflector set
• Lower top box (45L-colour-matched) pad
• Pillion armrest set
• Cargo net
• Top box (45L-MCW;45L w/ inner bag; 45L w/ inner bag deluxe)
• Top box bracket (floating system)
• Outdoor cycle cover
• Protective film
• Scooter blanket
• Top box (45L) cover
• U-lock

Availability & Model Changes For 2009

• Available: Now
• Changes for 2009: No changes

Technical Specification

Engine

• Type - Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve DOHC parallel twin
• Displacement - 582cm3
• Bore x Stroke - 72 x 71.5mm
• Compression Ratio - 10.2 : 1
• Max. Power Output - 37kW/7,000min-1 (95/1/EC)
• Max. Torque - 54Nm/5,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
• Idling Speed - 1,300min-1
• Oil Capacity - 2.6 litres

Fuel System

• Carburetion - PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
• Throttle Bore -32mm
• Aircleaner - Dry; cartridge-type paper filter
• Fuel Tank Capacity - 16 litres (including 3.5-litre reserve)

Electrical System

• Ignition System - Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
• Ignition Timing - 12° BTDC (idle) ~ 43° BTDC (8,250min-1)
• Sparkplug Type - CR8EH-9 (NGK); U24FER9 (DENSO)
• Starter - Electric
• Battery Capacity - 12V/11AH
• ACG Output - 450W
• Headlights - 12V; 55W ? 1 (low) / 55W ? 1 (high)

Drivechain

• Clutch Type - Automatic; centrifugal
• Transmission Type - V-Matic
• Belt Converter Ratios - 2.100 ~ 0.850
• Final Reduction - 6.016
• Final Drive - V-belt

Frame

• Type - Centre backbone; steel tube

Chassis

• Dimensions (LxWxH) - 2,275 x 770 x 1,430mm
• Wheelbase - 1,595mm
• Caster Angle - 28° 30'
• Trail - 105mm
• Turning Radius - 2.9m
• Seat Height - 740mm
• Ground Clearance - 140mm
• Kerb Weight - 242kg (F:96.7kg; R: 145.3kg) *247kg (F:98kg; R: 149kg)
• Max. Carrying Capacity - 180kg
• Loaded Weight- 386kg (F: 141.3kg; R: 244.7kg) *397.4kg (F: 145kg; R: 252.4kg)

Suspension

• Type - Front; 41mm telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel
• Rear; Dual conventional dampers with 5-step spring preload adjustment, 115mm axle travel

Wheels

• Type - Front; U-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
• Rear; U-section triple-spoke cast aluminium
• Rim Size - Front; 14M/C x MT2.75
• Rear; 13M/C x MT4.50
• Tyre Size - Front; 120/80–14M/C 58S
• Rear; 150/70–13M/C 64S
• Tyre Pressure - Front; 200kPa
• Rear; 225kPa (with passenger: 250kPa)

Brakes

• Type - Front; 256 x 5mm single disc with Combined 3-piston caliper, (*ABS) and sintered metal pads
• Rear; 240 x 6mm hydraulic disc with dual-piston caliper, (*ABS) and sintered metal pads

*ABS version

All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice