Engineered by Honda for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2008 Honda Silver Wing pairs a 582 cc (35.5 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 72.0 x 71.5 mm (2.8 x 2.8 inches) with a 10.2:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Silver Wing measures 244.9 kg (540 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 754 mm (29.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,595 mm (62.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.89-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 2002 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
754 mm (29.7 in)
Engine
Displacement582.0 ccm (35.51 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Compression10.2:1
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 71.5 mm (2.8 x 2.8 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionComputer-controlled fully transistorized with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Chassis
Front Suspension41mm hydraulic fork
Front Travel119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with dual hydraulic shocks with five-position spring preload adjustability
Rear Travel114 mm (4.5 inches)
Wheelbase1595 mm (62.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/80-14
Rear Tyre150/70-13
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø276 mm (10.9 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight244.9 kg (540.0 pounds)
Seat Height754 mm (29.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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