Honda Silver Wing 600
type of motorcycle
The Honda Silver Wing 600 (also marketed as the FJS600 Silver Wing and SW-T600 in various regions) is a 582 cc (35.5 cu in) maxi-scooter produced by Honda between 2001 and 2014. Marketed under model codes FJS600, FSC600, and SW-T600 depending on region, it was Honda's largest displacement scooter until the introduction of the larger-capacity Honda Integra and later the Honda X-ADV.
Development and introduction
Honda developed the Silver Wing 600 during the late 1990s in response to growing European demand for high-displacement scooters capable of highway travel.
The model was unveiled for the 2001 model year as a premium touring scooter positioned above the 250–400 cc class.
The Silver Wing nameplate had previously been used on Honda's GL500 and GL650 touring motorcycles during the early 1980s, but the maxi-scooter shared no mechanical lineage with those models.
Design
Engine
The scooter uses a 582 cc liquid-cooled DOHC parallel twin with electronic fuel injection. The engine is mounted in a stressed-member layout within the frame, reducing vibration and improving rigidity for high-speed touring.
Transmission
A continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a centrifugal clutch provides twist-and-go operation. Honda used a variator ratio tuned for highway stability and reduced belt wear compared with smaller scooters.
Chassis and braking
The model incorporates Honda's Combined Braking System (CBS), with ABS available in many markets starting in 2003. The linked system applies both front and rear calipers when either brake lever is used, reducing stopping distances on typical road surfaces.
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