A scooter for the sophisticated. The Honda Silverwing.

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The silverwing started as a Gl500 motorcycle and eventually became a giant scooter. Competing head on with the burgman 650 this silverwing is slightly smaller and has less bells and whistles. But it's a bike with a enthusiastic audience. Just like many Hondas with followings, this Silverwing scooter has become a very sought after machine because of its comfort, reliability and ultra smoothness.

[@JasonDudeson]

i just got one with 12000 miles for 3100, not a scratch, bluish silver

[@gregory8282]

Had a Silverwing 600 a couple of years ago. On a twisty, potholed backroad, it would happily keep up with most sports bikes!

[@XDM_Studios]

This is my daily driving vehicle all year even through the winter I absolutely love my silver Wing! I've taken it across three states before

[@lambodp]

Owned a 2005 Silverwing for a couple years, and never really got more than 40mpg. Great bike, but it felt like a big scooter with a rubber band transmission. I miss it, but have since gotten a 2013 Burgman 650. The Burgman is a far superior bike from a luxury and refinement perspective. It'll cruise right at 85-90mph compared to the silverwing I'd rather cruise at 60-70mph. And the Burgman averages 51mpg for me. I'd recommend you try both, but I think you'll favor the Silverwing if you want something a bit more sporty, and the Burgman if you want the luxury tourer.

[@tonybortner7345]

There was something wrong with your silverwing. Mine gets 48-52 mpg and will hit 90 + no problem.

[@lambodp]

@@tonybortner7345 Hard to say really. It ran well and I hit 100 a couple times, but the gas mileage was terrible. I did live in Seattle with plenty of hills and cold weather, so I assume that was a big contributor. Either way, the Burgman 650 is my favorite of the 2 bikes by a huge margin, even it if may not be as reliable long term.

[@ireuel357]

My SW gets 52mpg consistently, cruises at 70mph, I've had it up to 109 a couple times, where I believe it's speed limited. It's excellent for my long commute. My wife and I max out the weight rating but it still gets around pretty well carrying both of us. No regrets over this purchase.

[@justWithRight]

I think also silver wing is superior in reliability and maintenance

[@davidmmuench]

Probably a contributing factor is rider & accessory weight.

[@davidalder6558]

Great job on your review. I have had my 2006 Honda Silverwing for 16 years and love it for all the reasons you list. I have even taken it on track day with fellow motorcycle instructors and it is surprising. Keep up the great work. Dave from Canada

[@rydenclancy9519]

I'm 68 years old so the combined power and step thru design fits me perfectly. 2005 SW 600. Throwing my leg over a motorcycle doesn't agree with a worn out hip socket. It has all the gitty-up that I want.

[@user-wy8mr9cv7d]

Двама възрастни с кучето(Джак ръсел),три куфара и въдиците НЯМА ПО-ДОБЪР туристически скутер. Някой дни имаме и до 500км преход,слизаме от мотора сякаш ставаме от дивана,няма умора.Само прекрасни изживявания. Двадесет годишен скутер създаден за бъдещето. Извинявам се за Т-max,но не мога да си го представя туристически. Honda бог да Ви благослови.

[@user-wz1gb7ly1z]

برائيك من الافضل T MAX ام silver wing ؟

[@ABC.947-y3i]

My 2006 silverwing 400cc just reached 100.000k And it's still going like a train I love it.... End i hardly will try another maxi scooter

[@Taldaran]

I have an '03 the same color. I've owned a few motorcycles and decided to get back into riding now that I'm in my '60s. This bike is like a Swiss army knife. It's fast, it's agile, it's a lot of fun to ride, during the summer I rarely use my truck. You can get an astonishing amount of groceries under the seat with a little planning beforehand. Many times I push a cart to my scoot and people say where you going to put all those bags, and then their jaw drops when I get it all in. I also use it to do a 30 mile round trip commute mostly freeway riding.

[@IceAge20017]

A scooter is a type of motorcycle. Saying a scooter is different from a motorcycle is like saying a sedan is different from a car.

[@Earnest-fw8kw]

Mine is a 2013. The last year they made them. And I'm 80 years old. It's a 600.

[@karlfonner7589]

Let me know when you want to sell it. I’m in California.

[@davidlatham3490]

Did you ever wake up first thing in the morning and the first thing you think about is your Silverwing outside your door? I still do now a few years later and its always a happy reference for me. I wasn't positive I wanted it the first time I went to see the guy I bought it from, after my test drive I had no good reason to actually say No... Within 20 miles of riding it home I started to fall in love. This encouraged me to get rid of my car and use it daily. It has taken me thousands of miles across town and thousands more into Mexico. Thank you for your review. I also have a Honda NC700X parked outside my door that also keeps me feeling well centered..

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

A wonderful review. It is still a great scooter that offers exactly what one expects. Comfort, performance and Honda reliability. That is the most important. Got my like.

[@brianfraser2495]

I have had a 2008 Silverwing for the last five years. Great for twisty country roads but a bit of a handfull getting into tight parking spots in town.

[@wb5jysman]

My dad put 100k on that exact bike before he died. He loved that bike.

[@VehicleHunter]

This is interesting. Because I've met riders on the silverwing that were 90 years old. THey love it.

[@EvilscooterKitty]

My sincere condolences. I am thrilled that your Father got 100 on a Swing! :) Amazing! :)

[@bf7134]

Always appreciate your honest and candid review of bikes. Thank you.

[@VehicleHunter]

My pleasure!

[@Scootphoria]

Awesome bike with great performance. Rode mine all around the US lower 48. 17k miles between belt changes!!!! Though I'm currently riding a Vespa, I miss my Swing. Looking good mate. Edit: I got 50mpg in city and 62 mpg riding the Blue Ridge as well as across the Salt Lake Flats. Avg was 56. That was on 2 2004 models and 1 2012 model. And yes, 60mph is the sweet spot.

[@ronsteitz4535]

I have my 2022 Honda ADV150 which I average about 108 mpg. I currently have about 4,000 miles. In 1987 I bought a Honda Helix 250ccc and I averaged about 80mpg. I’ve owned scooters since 1983 with Honda Areo 80s.👍

[@joecamel6835]

I get 55 mpg, CRF250L Rally .

[@neoanderson4840]

Good review.... love Hondas for their engineering.... quiet n refined 😊

[@EvilscooterKitty]

Yes, good video! I am the happy owner of a 2004 Honda Silverwing! They are the best!

[@Anonimozero777]

This is a best maxi scooter ever made

[@staninjapan07]

Did you refer to this Silver Wing as a DCT? It is a CVT. No problem, though. DCT is Dual Clutch Transmission and is on the N series bikes now, like the NC750X and its scooter brothers. CVT is Constantly Variable transmission. A DCT has 'real' gears, i.e. a gear box, but the changes are done by the system not the rider. A CVT as, basically, two pulleys and a v-belt and the width of the pulleys change to give something like an automatic box gives on a car. Honda's DCT is genius, but then again so is a CVT.

[@slgpph]

I just got an 03 with 8500 miles. Good looking and great riding scooter. I also had an 02 back in 2011. Really great for any type of riding. I got about 46 mpg but I love to accelerate to cruising speed rapidly. I’m certain it can get 50+mpg if you really want to. It’s just a pleasure to ride.

[@marshmower]

Saw a F6B today. Guy was trying to baby it around the intersection. It triggered the sensor and got a green with no issues. I'm sure the six outlet pipes helped even though it's probably dual with cats or mufflers. Somehow I bet those were aftermarket but still unusually quiet

[@arturov.4119]

Hola me gusto tu video, quiero compartirte que yo vivo en la ciudad de México y aqui el trafico es muy pesado, mi maxi es modelo 2006 y apenas tiene 15000 kilómetros recorridos, para mi es la mejor maxi que he tenido y estoy feliz de tenerla y de poder disfrutarla todos los dias. Saludos

[@bengordon7635]

I have one I got for free it was abandon by my friend ,, put gas in , new battery and whaa laa , started right up ,,. Live in a rural area ,, works great ,,, My trucks and V8 cars use way to much fuel ,, this is great for running to the store and quick arrans really fast for a scooter

[@robertpierce1981]

Very nice review. Thank you

[@russetwolf13]

The OG Silverwing was underappreciated in it's time and appropriatly so was the scooter version.

[@fwrdr]

Excellent review. I mean its 2022 and this thing is a looker. Probably rides like a dream :) Thanks for sharing again :)

[@rednex666]

I have one full matt black. Best bike i never drive 😮

[@tosanblankson3195]

Great review. ❤

[@ramonjrusa]

Excellent review on that scooter. Thank you

[@awuma]

As a GL500I/650I rider, I have thought of the maxi scooter. The GL seems to perform rather like the scooter, but it is much more top heavy, which I've only come to notice with age....the Pacific Coast and Deauville are the other members of a long Honda line of light tourers/commuters, and along with the scooter Silverwing have much more storage than the GL's, whose luggage looks nice but is rather small.

[@peteygr]

Just acquired one of these and looking forward to riding it

[@HT-tt5vn]

Your video is 100% accurate 👍🏻

[@jacobkim9603]

Thanks for this Awesome video!

[@VehicleHunter]

My pleasure!

[@randygravel2057]

RPM isn’t plural. The pleural is in the R “Rotations”

[@shurima1717]

I absolutely love the silver wing but the brand new T max has my heart,i really say you gotta try it

[@colinfitzgerald4332]

I found a 2009 Tmax four years ago and absolutely love it. It’s sporty, gets 55 mpg, good for shopping, commuting and cruising the open roads here in Washington state. Sold my cruiser for it. It’s a shame the Tmax is not imported to the USA currently.

[@shurima1717]

@@colinfitzgerald4332 old Tmax are underrated and kinda hated for no reason,it's turbo/supercharge sound it godly

[@Nooziterp1]

Shame they don't make them any more. Or the Burgman 650. Both make really good touring scooters.

[@proplife635]

Burgman 650 owner myself 👍🏽

[@Nooziterp1]

@@proplife635 I thought about one but decided against it because of the price, the fuel consumption and the weight. I had a 400 Burgman instead. I liked it so much I had another.

[@okinawanah3463]

582cc and a CVT belt transmission not a DCT dual clutch

[@villiamo3861]

Nice review. Thanks.

[@mohiuddinahmad1792]

Very nice video.

[@ovelhaperdida]

If you look for honda style for the Silverwing, she was inspired on the honda cbr 1100xx

[@MadsWorld34]

i love my 2012 and it wont be sold until i die.

[@brentonhorton6845]

I been looking at this bike silver wing ' I have a pcx 150 Honda 2019 beautiful little bike and power, but something for distances cos my moms farm is quite a a ways away ' and my dad is in the opposite direction I like to take flowers and visit their grave sites twice a year ❤️...round trip is approximately 1200 km or 800 miles..guy has got a 2003 silver wing for sale..he said do a check ✔️ online but KZbin lets you know how those bikes perform..all good 👍I have a lovely hybrid car but I'm trying adventure my journey bcos thr car is so boring nice ride but boring 😂😅😂😅

[@aidenlivingston8244]

Great video by the way tons of info and really makes me wanna trade my helix😂

[@mercedesw211classic]

Great review 👍

[@liamjohnson2474]

9:28 your headlights are wired wrong. The top light is supposed to be LOW beam and the bottom light should be your HIGH beam.

[@markandcarolleeames4336]

I love my Silverwing, but I can NOT fit my 3X helmet ANYWHERE in the under seat compartment, let alone 2 helmets. I have to future it on the left side clip near the front of the seat.

[@joecamel6835]

It's odd how so many reviewers don't mention the year of the bike, a retarded oversight .

[@wahwahwest824]

Burgman wins silverwing in every aspects specially the suspension and the handling. I owned both.

[@MissBoop-iq2it]

I am the happy owner of a 2004 Honda Silverwing. Will never part with her. I am much happier with my Silverwing than the Burgman I owned.

[@russellaird1858]

Hi there 😊. What is like with a pillion on board ? Regarding handling and enough power ? Thanks

[@michaellandis2144]

Silver and Wing are two different words. Look at the badge on the bike.

[@happyface8674]

I have the SW 400. wish i had bought the 600 for that extra hp. I dont understand what the hype of the DCT. just make them manual or auto. not DCT. i can never ride that NM4 vultus. this SW is so awesome. Honda should make it again since they are able to rehash CBRs , why not SW

[@choppergirl]

Driving a CM450, I want soemthign to wrap my legs around to stay on the bike. You take that away and make it a step through design, and I no longer feel safe on it in a rear wheel skid or slide.

[@glenmiller7294]

What is that piece acrost the windshield just above the dash??

[@stephenthompson439]

An Air Vent..

[@dennisharkness1330]

Like the Silver wing.Giving up my motorcycle for something more relaxing and comfortable.What’s the cost??$$$

[@glenmiller7294]

I would give my right arm to be ambidextrous, and, own this SWing....

[@martinneps9387]

Are you just showing this or are you looking to sell this please comment back back would love to know thank you for the video

[@2old4allthis]

Great review - wish you had one for the late model Burgman 650

[@markandcarolleeames4336]

A 650 Bergman is good for 100,000 miles at best.

[@mauricesmith7753]

I like this just the motor

[@billlyl3725]

Nice review. Thanks. Thoughts on this as a weekend fun ride for someone who’s basically a beginning rider (or someone coming back to riding after 35 years)?

[@Ashitaka0815]

Yeah it is similar to the Hayabusa in design - but that's definitely not modern, looks very early 2000 ish ;)

[@almikelipscomb]

Does the Silverwing able to have Dr Pulley Sliders installed to lower RPM's at highway speeds?

[@akybosule]

Yes!

[@SMARSUKI]

Buffering behind leg shield over 40mph

[@thewhomphlew]

I can't get my 1 helmet to fit under the seat

[@kennypool]

Much better than the Bergman 650. Aka the moose.

[@solucionesalvas8180]

Cual es el precio de una moto a si??

[@joannhammerschmitt]

I bought because of seat size. Am short. And it fast goes 90 mph

[@muckle8]

Great scooters jo Ann , I love 💗 mine! , these warm hot days are made for silverwinging!

[@thisoldtrailer]

Hi Vehiclehunter would you happen to remember the make of the windshield? I need a windshield like that!

[@VehicleHunter]

I think it was a vstream. I'll have to dig a bit in my records.

[@jesusacovarrubias1390]

The company is Clearshield. I bought one for my motorcycle and love it.

[@marcellomerluzzi3273]

This is the " Ferrari F40 " of the scooter

[@TheRosycruxian]

That would be the Gilera 800Gp…. This is closer to a Lexus!

[@patriziaantonellis3284]

Io ho Silver wing del 2001 la 600 ancora molto bella 😏😏😏😏😏

[@aidenlivingston8244]

Anyone know the comfort compared to a helix?

[@jasonswiatkowski9127]

Nothing two-wheeled is more comfortable than a Helix. The Silverwing is pretty good, though. 80%.

[@aidenlivingston8244]

@@jasonswiatkowski9127 after owning a helix for a year and a silverwing for about a month I can already tell your definitely right. Feel like the biggest factor is the shape of the silverwing seat

[@joshb-8810]

It's too bad it doesn't have flashers

[@stavrique]

The Burgman is a far superior!!!

[@AhmedSiddieg]

a 150 miles per tank ???

[@stephanemartin4733]

It is more 400 KM per tank

[@thetreverpitts]

14:00 if you want to see just the ride

[@nonsononessunooko4066]

kinda burgman

[@MichiganPossibleCJ]

good Jeep joke lol

[@californiamicke9527]

🙂🇸🇪👋👋

[@ronsteitz4535]

Your parking on the down side of a boat ramp is alarming.😬

[@jaybailes7803]

Nice isitfor sale th X jw

[@hunkydorian]

Don't put your camera on your helmet. Put it on your chest, so the view isn't woovy-vaving all over the place all the time.

[@kennypool]

Honda totally missed the mark with this model, not a scooter, not a motorcycle. Low sales, goodbye

[@RichardKuklinsky]

Has someone drove this one and Burgman 400, and can compare the two beast?