Honda Silverwing 0-90 & BEST review 0-60 top speed

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Brian Richard

Жыл бұрын

I review my 2nd Honda Silverwing 600 scooter.

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@ildaige 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video, probably the best I've seen on the Silverwing. I purchased a slightly used 2006 model in 2008 because my doctor misdiagnosed my lyme disease in 2007 and had me convinced I was going to suffer from arthritis the rest of my life. I could not throw my leg over the seat of my current bike during that period and had lost strength in my grip. The Silverwing was a great bike to allow me to keep riding and I needed that at the time. In late 2009 I finally got properly diagnosed and recovered well. I bought a nice used Goldwing in 2010 and did the Traxxion Suspension and I love it. However, I could not part with the Silverwing. It was just too practical and just too much fun in town, and as you mentioned, longer rides which would happen a lot because the bike is more than capable, and you just want to keep going and get lost on it sometimes. I almost put it up for sale this spring because I will be moving from Massachusetts to Florida, and I need to downsize and get rid of some things. But I realize Florida traffic is not for the weak, and it may not be practical of me to use the Goldwing for around town riding. Your video helped put an end to my thoughts of selling. It's a much safer and practical bike for my situation. I'm feeling it would actually be stupid of me to sell it now so I''ll be going to Florida with two bikes! Thanks!

@brianrichard1768 2 ай бұрын

Awesome for you. Thx for the comment. I really appreciate reading things like this.

@Scootphoria Жыл бұрын

I've toured the lower 48 pulling a trailer. It was AWESOME!!! I got 55-62 mpg on my 2004 and that was with the trailer on that cross country trip. And yep, I had that Forza 300 RED too. I must say, you have good taste in scooters!!!!! Good video!!! Thanks..... Edit: I see why you get low MPG. I would cruise at 60mph and found that it was the best overall performance/economy.

@muckle8 4 ай бұрын

Yeah 60 mph is the sweet spot on standard spec swing

@randyprevette3903 Жыл бұрын

I bought mt 1st swing 2 months ago. Burgundy! I absolutely love it! I'm 54 and always find a reason to ride it

@brianrichard1768 Жыл бұрын

Congrats! Not sure why Honda stopped making them. They are so versatile. Good luck with yours.

@gerardkinsella6034 Жыл бұрын

What’s the top speed and are the stable compared a road bike and are they good for long distance 👍

@eddiebanks6704 Жыл бұрын

@@gerardkinsella6034 top speed is around 110mph

@Scootphoria Жыл бұрын

@@brianrichard1768 They didn't stop making them. They stopped importing them to N. America. They are a bit more modern now, but still recognizable.

@Scootphoria Жыл бұрын

Burgundy? sounds like the 2004? I had it. Brother had the Silver. I bought a black one later. I miss 'em. But I'm riding Vespa GTS now.

@TwinTalon01 Жыл бұрын

Yup. Best review of the Silverwing. Well done👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@xrv404 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful machine. I got a black 2007 silverwing 400. Went from denmark to italy and back again in 35 degree celcius, no problems

@RRRRefuelRideRace 8 ай бұрын

I get it. A lot of comfort and reliability on these machines. :) Cool. Rode and filmed some scooters. You can check it. :)

@MissBoop-iq2it 7 ай бұрын

I am the happy owner of a 2004 swing Love her to pieces! Great video❤

@djstizl Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! I have a rider's course next month to get my M endorsement. I'm considering a Silverwing for my first bike and this video really highlighted exactly what I'm looking for!

@mark35mi 6 ай бұрын

Great review and production. Love the drive video edits into the narrative. Bravo. Considering the bike!

@brianrichard1768 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words. If you can find one in good condition, they are good bikes.

@25Soupy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review and thanks for comparing it to the Forza, very useful info!

@slgpph Жыл бұрын

I just bought my second Silverwing too. I paid $1800 for an 03 with 8,200 miles and it’s nearly flawless. I wonder if the guy who owned it tuned it with pulley weights or new variator. The one now feels faster than my first one. 0-60 in under 6 seconds and 70 mph cruise shows 5400 rpm.

@TOURMANBOB 5 сағат бұрын

Yes, these Maxi scooters are vastly under rated. I have both a GL1800A Goldwing and a Suzuki Bergman 650 and have now decided to sell the Wing. The scooters are loads of fun and easier for an older guy like me to deal with (80 yrs old). The Silverwing looks like a good alternative in this market. Too bad both companies stopped making them

@markholmes1346 Жыл бұрын

I have a black 2003, love it!

@peter7624 3 ай бұрын

They're a great bike in almost every respect, except for the mpg, and the dash which is now looking rather dated. I nearly bought one but eventually decided on the T-Max 500, which was also a great scoot. I've now got the Burgman 400 which has great economy, storage etc. but doesn''t have the power or smoothness of the S Wing or TMax, but it's a compromise and a great scoot in it's own right, being simple and easy to work on, and utterly reliable. Great video, thanks for posting.

@JoeShark 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the content! Still have the bike? Used to ride more than decade ago with 600cc Suzuki. Haven't ridden since then, would you consider this beginner friendly? I don't really want to go smaller and then feel would have to upgrade shortly after, know what I mean.

@thealignmentguy9139 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 honda forza. Went from Ft. Lauderdale to Orlando and back with stops in 11hours. I 95 and 441 left at 12 am.

@ramonjrusa Жыл бұрын

Nice review. Thanks for sharing

@brianrichard1768 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for kind words.

@chrisblenkinsopp8588 Жыл бұрын

Brian, bought one today in NZ! Can you kindly tell me the brand of the aftermarket windscreen? Thanks.

@brianrichard1768 Жыл бұрын

Congrats. Screen is GIVI

@sauldean6430 Жыл бұрын

How much did you paid for this and how many miles on it

@aidenlivingston8244 Жыл бұрын

How stable is it at those high speeds? Curious cause the 10 in rear wheel makes it really unstable at high speeds

@brianrichard1768 Жыл бұрын

Perfectly fine at speed. No issues and smoother than some motorcycles.

@tstartrekdude Жыл бұрын

It had a fat 13 inch on the rear and a 14 up front.

@RRRRefuelRideRace 8 ай бұрын

Great video. Enjoyed it. Thinking of getting a 2006 model. I think that there is no difference with this one. What is the service interval on this one? Thanks a lot and drop by, you may like my content.

@brianrichard1768 8 ай бұрын

ya, I'll check your chan out.

@RRRRefuelRideRace 8 ай бұрын

@@brianrichard1768 Thanks a lot Brian. Appreciate it.

@kevinwade1775 Жыл бұрын

Have a 2010. Will always have one if nessary.

@brianrichard1768 Жыл бұрын

Yup, it's a shame honda dropped it instead of updating it. I read the new adv750 (sold overseas) only has 54 hp. These were rated at 50hp and they run strong.

@mschrage618 Жыл бұрын

For someone coming from a motorcycle background, who’s looking for a city bike that can do occasional highway trips, sometimes with a small passenger, would you recommend this or a Forza?

@brianrichard1768 Жыл бұрын

If your highway trips are short, then the forza. It was fun, quick enough to beat most cars and it was lighter.

@mschrage618 Жыл бұрын

@@brianrichard1768 thanks for the reply! And yeah, I live in an urban area, but commute about 20 minutes each way on the interstate to my job. Definitely prefer a lighter, more nimble bike if possible. Currently looking at a 2014 Forza base with 50k miles for $2500 and a 2009 Silverwing ABS with 20k miles for $3500

@brianrichard1768 Жыл бұрын

@@mschrage618 Forza sounds way overpriced. If you weigh more than 180, I would try for the Swing but maybe a better price. I got my 2007 with 4,000 miles for 3500

@mschrage618 Жыл бұрын

@@brianrichard1768 dang, I was thinking about haggling the Forza down to $2k and that would be a good deal. I’m right at 6’3 and 200. GF is 5’0 and 110. Budget is around $3k.

@brianrichard1768 Жыл бұрын

@@mschrage618 Honestly, I would not even pay 3k for a Swing with 20k miles. Burgman 650's are nice too. Good luck.

@305tonymia 6 ай бұрын

Thinking of buying me one of this. The front looks similar to my Yamaha smax..

@brianrichard1768 6 ай бұрын

It's heavier but they roll pretty fast.

@305tonymia 2 ай бұрын

I like how fast it goes an the seat looks comfortable 🤙🏼

@michaelb.42112 4 ай бұрын

I own a Yamaha Stryker, and a Honda Elite 250 1986. The silverwing is a bucket list bike, but not sure if it's the scooter or motorcycle

@brianrichard1768 4 ай бұрын

Def a scooter but with power enough to run with some bikes. ps. Had a stryker myself. Those things do great burnouts. thx for comment.

@michaelb.42112 3 ай бұрын

@@brianrichard1768 HAHA that's so awesome. I haven't learned how to do a burnout yet. That scooter is so cool.

@mikegreen5502 Жыл бұрын

That's insane how fast is goes from 0 to 60 damn

@brianrichard1768 Жыл бұрын

ya, they roll pretty good. 50hp.

@mikegreen5502 Жыл бұрын

@@brianrichard1768 there awesome thinking about buying one

@liamjohnson2474 Жыл бұрын

@@mikegreen5502 if you find one you like, don't sleep on it, they're getting harder to find with low miles!

@mikegreen5502 Жыл бұрын

@@liamjohnson2474 thanx for the inside info bro

@writersautocorrectabbrevia32 Жыл бұрын

Can you show the backrest seat mod? Trying to figure it out...

@brianrichard1768 Жыл бұрын

I will try to make a video showing.

@AASS-kk9tg 8 ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@muckle8 4 ай бұрын

Can the restriction be deleted for a bit more initial bite off the line?

@brianrichard1768 4 ай бұрын

Not that I am aware of.

@muckle8 4 ай бұрын

@brianrichard1768 thx for your swift reply , I had a 2003 silverwing and couldnt fault it really , handling was a bit iffy if pushed but nothin wrong with the drivetrain - a touch more oomph acceleration would have been well received though - sadly I sold her and am now hunting for another good example .

@marciaz31 9 ай бұрын

How many miles on an engine does a Silverwing last ?

@brianrichard1768 9 ай бұрын

Pretty far. It's not a high stressed engine. As with all vehicles, Change your every 3000 miles and do required maintenance.

@marciaz31 9 ай бұрын

@@brianrichard1768 I have never owned a motorcycle before and Im looking @ 2005 with 20,000 miles and was not sure if this had plenty of miles left on it ...