 Motomodif: Glory is a big failure and a new medium was born from the ashes: the Silver Wing is no longer among us, but it was so innovative that even the name did not appear to give more full-on
Honda SW T-400 - Test Ride. The Silver Wing in class from 400cc scooter has been a rather special case. From one point of view of the public who have purchased has been able to observe a preference accordatagli two segments of consumers sometimes very distant, as young boys fashion one part and not more young professionals and businessmen from ' other. Even in the sales process was pretty special because after the explosion of sales on the launch, instead of marking un'inesorabile drop in sales, as would be normal, continued to grow, showing the top of the genuine Honda product and the need for a radical renewal.
So Silver Wing becomes SW-T400, where T stands for Twin, just to mention the fact that both the single-cylinder scooter 400, the concept became stylistic figure for the whole restyling.
Aesthetically evolved just shows the front face reminds one of the CBR1000RR, crushed and with double lighthouse (one of the many references to the cylinder), and approach to aesthetic contribution to a more aerodynamic maneuverability. The central part has been streamlined, although the space for the driver is still very much in order to make it easier to manage even for non-high. The muffler is the unmistakable hallmark with his two exhaust nozzles and the size was further reviewed.
In the under-prepared with a convenient light that acende when you open it, contains 2 helmets easily and there is still some 'space, also there are two deep drawers (one lockable) on the front, for items that must be taken and laid more quickly and frequently. The seat was made more soft and comfortable, given the frequent use extra for this medium, since it has also suggested to set up the tank with the largest category: 16 liters.
It has been also increased the size of the fork and disks, designed ad hoc series of the windshield, install the braking system of the combined CBS series and provided an ABS.
25/02/2009 M.B. x Infomotori.com Datasheet
Price 6690 euro
Front brake disc 276 mm, 240 mm rear disc
Weight 247 Kg in running order
Tank 16 lt
Seat height 740 mm
Wheelbase 1600 mm
Torque 37.8 Nm / 6500
Power 28.7 Kw
Engine 4T-cylinder from 399 cm3
Plus
* Design
* Stability
* Braking
Minus
* No defect revealed Road test
Our hotel was besieged. Descend parked and there are a host of SW-T400 ready to be tested. Depart from Monaco to Cannes at a time, with a program of highway and roads of lesser magnitude. Obviously, the SW-T400 is wide and welcoming, it offers the opportunity to stay in the saddle seat with a classic or custom (ie with the legs stretched forward) and not bother us even the presence of any passenger, as the saddle seems in fact a large sofa.
Invitation to Cianci, put in motion immediately and leave the town. The first thing you notice is the picture of this scooter: despite being a giant is coming very quickly to 130/140 km / h, without tears or holes of delivery or, even less, without showing what you want a instability. Highway in the windscreen protects much wind, the legs are safe behind the impressive front and the fact that the seat has a step where we move from the area to that driver passenger, also offers support for the lumbar area, ergo maximum comfort driving.
Easily arrive in the area of Cannes, and left the highway, we are going to see how they drive in everyday conditions.
One thing strikes me immediately: first came the curve, almost without thinking, used to drive a motorcycle and scooter, hints at a bend and suddenly the SW-T400 is thrown into folds like a CBR, and the same ease and handling in the curves were also found on the DN-01 of which has the same handling.
Braking is always safe and in minimum space, whether by use of combined braking CBS series that all'ABS mounting the model we tested, ABS moreover, not at all intrusive, but very discreet. Consumption and lack of vibration are two details that we meet a lot, the carobenzina seen and the fact that these means are often purchased by people at the first experience of driving on two wheels. Shortly after that you drive the SW-T400 captures a remarkable dexterity, it feels safe, has a remarkable ability to load and is not slow at all as might suggest the appearance.
In addition all'ABS (€ 500 more on the cost of the scooter), already mentioned, several other options: heated grips, Navigator, exclusively designed box with backrest function (which are purchased with the scooter is "only" 300 € and uses the same ignition key) and also the cover of the new design, with shaped edge to the center of the platform and connection to the driver in the paranoid style.
The 4 colors available (Sword Silver Metallic, Pearl Cosmic Black Metallic, Candy Graceful Red and Pearl Sunbeam White) make this new medium more innovative traditional, a combination difficult to obtain, especially for half of such great success as its predecessor Silver Wing now passed to better life, but worthily replaced by its natural successor SW-T400, combining practicality, comfort and performance.
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