HONDA SILVERWING (FSC600)

These honda scooters are Sold from 2002 to 2013,Honda’s largest scooter to date by the 600cc.Honda’s other largest scooter had been 250cc (Elite 250, Helix, Reflex). The Silverwing was the second full size maxi-scooter introduced in the USA (after Aprilia’s Atlantic 500), with Suzuki’s landmark Burgman scooter arriving a year later. Suzuki gets a lot of credit in the maxi-scooter scene as they were the first seller overseas, but Honda deserves kudos as well.

The Silverwing remained on sale through 2013. That’s an impressive 12 years on the USA market with virtually no changes. In Canada this scooter was dropped after 2009. Overseas Honda has developed a few other versions of this scooter, but none have made it to North America. The Silverwing lineage does continue on however, so Honda may introduce a new generation in the future.

Motor

The Silverwing was Honda’s fastest scooter ever, with a 0-60 mph time of 8 seconds and a top speed of 105mph (170km/hr). Honda designed 582cc parallel twin cylinder ‘DACT’ engine. This compact workhorse put out 49.6 HP @ 7500 RPM and enjoy the latest technology. The Silverwing  4-valves per cylinder, liquid cooling and Honda’s PGM-Fi fuel injection. The Silverwing’s DACT Honda Silverwing 2009 Rear Viewmotor also used dual counterweights to balance the engine and reduce vibrations. 

 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 improve fuel economy when power isn’t needed.

Design and Amenities

It has great brakes with discs front and rear, ABS (standard as of 2011, optional before that) and CBS (essentially linked brakes so the left lever pulls both calipers). 

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 and Fisherman’s Friend lozenges. 

This scooter is rider comfort and the Silverwing does quite well in this regard. The seat is very comfortable for the driver and reasonably comfy for a passenger. The passenger seat doesn’t equal that of a Goldwing but it’s reasonable. The rear seat backrest is adjustable for the passenger and works well for its size. 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 includes both a centerstand and a side stand.

The price (around $9000) is also higher than average.