Theboybilly wrote: I must say it seems to be a lot of scooter for the money and would be very comfortable.
When you consider that you can get a 300cc Maxi for very similar money it starts to look a bit expensive.
Theboybilly wrote:My only concern would be the effect the extra weight would have on performance but I've since heard top speed, acceleration and economy are still very good for a 125cc machine.
It has a higher top speed than a PCX but is not as agile in traffic.
Theboybilly wrote:Is it worth a third as much again as the PCX? It would seem so.
I don't think so which is why I got the PCX.
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I'd be curious to see the swing parked next to a PCX for size comparison. Lou, is it much bigger? (I ask because of your small garage big bike comment)
Currently ride: Nothing right now - mostly mountain biking with my boys until they're old enough to ride Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
maddiedog wrote:I'd be curious to see the swing parked next to a PCX for size comparison. Lou, is it much bigger? (I ask because of your small garage big bike comment)
I'll see if I can park up next to a pcx at the local honda dealer when he has them out! Or if the ball and chains aunty comes over I'll get a pic, it does appear a lot bigger but the top box does make it look a lot bigger too
In Europe the S-wing 125 is model designation FES and the Silverwing 600 is model designation FJS.
The two machines are entirely different and completely unrelated.
The FJS 600 has been superceded in mainland Europe by the updated SW-T models which remain unavailable in the UK. http://www.scooter-station.com/Honda-SW ... oisir.html
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depthman wrote:What is "weather protection" on a scooter?
In the context of my earlier post in this thread, the S-wing's large fairing and screen keeps the wind and rain off you better than the much smaller bodywork and screen of the PCX.
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Oops, I guess I Can't see an S-wing at dealer after all I thought it to be the Silverwing, now I know they're not one of the same. I should've known better. I learned something today, thanks guys. Cool bikes....the Both of them
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Depthman -- related to your windshield, I found that the smaller windshields only redirect more air onto your face. You'll want the tall Ermax windshield or the tall Givi windshield to keep the air over your head.
Currently ride: Nothing right now - mostly mountain biking with my boys until they're old enough to ride Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
I thought it to be the Silverwing, now I know they're not one of the same. I should've known better. I learned something today, thanks guys. Cool bikes....the Both of them 