News – Adjustable suspensions for the Hornet 600 in 2009 – The Silver Wing 400 replaced by the SW-T400

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Adjustable suspensions for the Hornet 600 in 2009

News - Adjustable suspensions for the Hornet 600 in 2009 - The Silver Wing 400 replaced by the SW-T400

The Honda CB600F Hornet changed very slightly in 2009 with a more complete adjustment of its suspensions and new colors. Also note the replacement of the Silver Wing 400 and a small bonus for maxiscoots passengers…

The Silver Wing 400 replaced by the SW-T400

While Yamaha’s new Tmax is sucking the Z750 in the best-seller ranking in France (read), Honda is preparing the response: the SW-T400, replacing the Silver Wing 400! And of course, the "new SW-T400 surpasses its predecessor", assures Honda which improved certain points of the maxiscooter.

Thus, the open frame made of steel tubes, "although it is virtually identical to that used on the Silver Wing 400, has undergone a major overhaul to optimize the feel on the handlebars": the front part of the chassis and the handlebars now stiffened, Honda promises excellent stability at low speed.

During the press presentation of the Silver Wing 400, however, it was a lack of precision in the high-speed front end that we had pointed out (read our) … Hopefully the modifications made to the SW-T400 will be able to erase this default.

On this point again, the world number one assures that "thanks to the new front fender bracket and the new reinforced exhaust attachment, high-speed stability and handling are also improved". To be tested, therefore !

Japanese engineers have also worked on the comfort of the 400: "a double balance wheel thus reduces primary vibrations while the pilot’s backrest is now fixed, reducing the transmission of second-order vibrations", indicates Honda.

We also note that the SW-T400 is equipped with front discs slightly wider than its predecessor (276 mm against 256) and above all that it can be fitted, in addition to the standard combined braking system, with ABS -CBS dear to Honda.

The suspensions and the rims of the Silver Wing are kept as they are and only the sleuths – technical sheet of the Silver Wing 400 in hand (available in the links of our test) – will notice changes in the engine..

Obviously, the SW- "T" 400 keeps the parallel "twin" of 398 cc, its 8 valves and its PGM-FI injection. But we note on the technical sheet of the novelty 2009 the presence of a slightly different engine timing, a less powerful alternator and maximum values ​​slightly increased: the displayed power is higher by 0.7 kW – a small amount. more horsepower, 39 in all – and the torque increases by 0.8 Nm (37.8 Nm at 6500 rpm)…

As often, it is the plastic that most distinguishes the old model from the new! Because if the SW retains the aspect "elegant and compact"from the Silver Wing family, its new dual-optic front optic inspired by that of the S-Wing 125 sets it apart greatly..

This new element finds its echo at the rear of the vehicle, which adopts "long and low shapes that extend to a characteristic "spoiler"", describes its creator."With its dual bulb and translucent lens turn signals, the SW-T400 is reminiscent of the front element in a spirit typically found on upper segment automobiles.", also notes Honda.

The pilot will also benefit from a whole new instrumentation – it too part find "his inspiration on 4 wheels", notes the Japanese giant – which splits into five large dials, and whose appearance seems more polished than that of the Silver Wing 400.

If we do not yet know its availability date or its price, Honda specifies that its new 2009 will be available in four colors: metallic silver "Sword", metallic black "Pearl Cosmic", white "Pearl Sunbeam" and – in its standard version without ABS only – in red "Candy Graceful".

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