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FIRST LOOK: HONDA S WING 125 AND 150 Print E-mail
Friday, 27 April 2007
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FIRST LOOK: HONDA S WING 125 AND 150
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Easy-Operation Combined Brake System
Like most of the scooters in the Honda line-up, both Deluxe and Standard versions of the S-Wing feature the enhanced braking ease and control of Honda’s innovative Combined Brake System. Linking together the operation of a single 240mm three-piston calliper front disc brake with a 220mm single-piston calliper rear disc, this highly effective system provides both novice and experienced riders with easy, reassuring braking control.

front_small In this relatively simple system, the right-side brake lever operates like a conventional motorcycle brake system, controlling the two outer pistons of the three-piston front brake calliper for strong, responsive braking operation. Breaking with conventional designs, the left-side brake lever controls not only the rear disc brake, it also actuates the centre piston of the front brake calliper by way of an inline pressure equaliser. This smoothly balanced combination of front and rear brake operation gives riders an extra boost in braking control, even if only the left-side lever is used. When both levers are used, the S-Wing provides the same sharply responsive feel of braking control one would expect with many larger motorcycles.

Spacious Riding Comfort

The S-Wing’s relaxed and roomy riding position is highlighted by its wide-coverage front cowl which effectively keeps the blast of wind at bay, its plush, deeply contoured stepped seat, and its comfortably positioned handlebars. This layout contributes to the S-Wing’s effortless handling in virtually all traffic conditions, while its slim proportions in the seat area assure an easy reach to the ground for riders of all sizes. Its spacious contoured seat also provides comfortable and secure seating for two, even on longer rides.

EQUIPMENT

Attractive, Automotive-Style Instrument Panel

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The S-Wing’s wide, recessed instrument panel conveys the look of a luxury sedan with its attractively designed four-dial façade. Its smartly appointed design provides a steady reminder of Honda’s unerring attention to detail. Instruments include a large, easy-to-read speedometer and tachometer pair positioned within easy view at the panel’s centre surrounded by paired coolant temperature and fuel gauges. Prominently positioned indicator lights and a large LCD digital clock and dual-trip meter complete the design together with a handy average fuel consumption readout that continually gauges fuel economy based on, among other factors, throttle operation. Finally, the whole assembly is recessed behind an attractively styled clear plastic lens and backlit by coolly illuminating white LEDs (Standard version: amber).

Spacious Under-Seat Carrying Compartment
storage_small As with most of the models in Honda’s fine line-up of scooters, the new S-Wing features a handy carrying compartment under its locking tilt-up seat for ample carrying convenience and a secure place to store one’s helmet or daily necessities. Designed to hold both a full-face and open-face helmet with room to spare, this spacious compartment also provides ample capacity for an A3 briefcase, a load of shopping or other travelling essentials.
Up front, a compact locking compartment further enhances the S-Wing’s carrying convenience and security by keeping such small essentials as gloves, papers and other articles close at hand without having to leave the seat. For the busy executives the S-Wing commuter is specially directed at, this compartment also features a handy 12V DC utility socket for charging mobile phones and other accessories. Shopping bags and other bulky items with handles or straps can be easily and securely hung from the convenient fold-out carrying hook centrally located to the right of the compartment door.

Compact Rear Carrier
Behind the S-Wing’s comfortable tandem seat is located a compact moulded resin rear carrier that also offers a comfortable hand grip for pillion passengers. Like similar carriers found on Honda’s SH series of big-wheeled scooters, this rack is specially designed with moulded-in attachment points to allow for easy one-touch mounting of a specially designed 35-litre top box (optionally available), which quickly clips directly onto the carrier and can be secured with a key. No other mounting hardware is required.

 

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Honda Access will be supplying the new S-Wing with a broad assortment of optional parts and accessories to further extend its range of operating versatility while elegantly complementing its cosmopolitan style. These accessories include:

35-Litre Top Box

A stylish 35-litre top-box designed specially for easy, one-touch mounting on the S-Wing’s rear carrier. Able to carry a full-face helmet or two open-face helmets, its upper lid is painted in body-matched colours. The locking box also comes with its own set of keys.

Back Rest Pad

A pillion backrest pad that attaches to the front surface of the top box to enhance riding comfort.

Adjustable Top Box Liner

A nylon top box inner bag featuring a size-adjustment zipper that permits easy expansion from 15 litres in volume to 25 litres. The bag also features a handy A4-sized front pocket, and an adjustable shoulder belt and carrying handle for easy transport out of the top box. Features a silver Honda Wing logo printed on the front pocket.

Pillion Back Rest

This backrest is designed to mount directly to the standard rear carrier, for an elegant, sporty and perfectly integrated look that also greatly enhances pillion passenger comfort.

Lower Windscreen
A specially designed lower (395mm) windscreen complements the S-Wing’s styling with a sportier look.

Stainless Steel Footrest Panels
A set of four stainless steel footrest plates with rubber grip pads that add an eye-catching dash of elegance to visually upgrade the S-Wing’s stylish good looks.

Decorative Body Moulding
A set of four chromed decorative side body mouldings designed to enhance and accentuate the curves of the S-Wing’s design. Two fit along the edges of the scooter’s leg shields and two extend under the sides of the seat.

Alarm Kit
This system features a vibration-sensitive electronic anti-theft alarm that warns off vandals and potential thieves with a penetrating high-decibel shriek.

U-Lock

A compact yet sturdy U-lock with a tamper-resistant barrel key lock that can be carried in the under-seat compartment.

Body Cover

A rugged, full-coverage body cover protects the S-Wing’s paint from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet radiation. Water resistant, the cover is made from breathable fabric which allow the vehicle to dry while covered. Tie ropes affixed to the lower edges allow the cover to be tightened underneath to avoid fluttering which might damage the paintwork. Two holes in the lower front area of the cover enable a U-Lock to be securely passed through.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

 


Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC single
Displacement 125cm3
Bore x Stroke 52.4 x 57.8mm
Compression Ratio 11: 1
Max. Power Output 9.7kW/9,000min-1 (95/1/EC)
Max. Torque 11.1Nm/7,500min-1 (95/1/EC)
Idling Speed 1,500min-1
Oil Capacity 1litres
   
Fuel System

 


Carburation PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Throttle Bore 26mm
Aircleaner Dry, cartridge-type paper filter
Fuel Tank Capacity 9.4litres
   
Electrical System

 


Ignition System Digital transistorised with electronic advance
Ignition Timing 10° BTDC (idle) ~ 30° BTDC (8,500min-1)
Sparkplug Type CR8EH-9 (NGK); U24FER9 (ND)
Starter Electric
Battery Capacity 12V/7AH
ACG Output 170W
Headlight 12V, 55W x 1 (low)/60W x 1 (high)
   
Drivetrain

 


Clutch Automatic; centrifugal
Transmission Type V-Matic
Belt Converter Ratios 2.64~0.82
Final Reduction 9.86
Final Drive V-belt
   
Frame

 


Type Centre backbone; steel tube
   
Chassis

 


Dimensions (LxWxH) 2,090 x 745 x 1,435mm
Wheelbase 1,490mm
Caster Angle 27°
Trail 82.5mm
Seat Height 776mm
Ground Clearance 134mm
Dry Weight 148.6kg , *150.6kg
Kerb Weight 156kg (F: 65kg; R: 91kg), *158kg (F: 66kg; R: 92kg)
Max. Carrying Capacity 180kg
Loaded Weight 336kg (F: 112.7kg; R: 223.3kg), *338kg (F: 113.3kg; R: 224.7kg)
   
Suspension

 


Type Front 33mm telescopic fork, 85.7mm axle travel
  Rear Dual-damper unit swingarm, 98.1mm axle travel
   
Wheels

 


Type Front Triple-spoke cast aluminium
  Rear Triple-spoke cast aluminium
Rim Size Front 13M/C x MT2.75
  Rear 12M/C x MT3.5
Tyre Size Front 110/90-13M/C (56L)
  Rear 130/70-12M/C (62L)
Tyre Pressure Front 175kPa
  Rear 200kPa (with passenger: 250kPa)
   
Brakes

 


Type Front 240 x 4mm hydraulic disc with Combined three-piston calliper, drilled rotor, *(ABS) and sintered metal pads
  Rear 220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper, Combined Brake system, *(ABS) and resin mould pads

* Deluxe ABS version
All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.

 

 




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