New commuter tool - Honda S-wing 125

[Lars1974]

Hi all,

I have a 2009 Honda S-wing 125, which I bought very recently. I got it in a private sale and its very low mileage so almost still in showroom condition. You may have seen my other post about the Helix, but I ended up getting in S-wing!

The S-wing is a replacement of the FES125 Pantheon, and the model code is still FES125. Its a 4-stroke single with Fuel injection. Gives between 80-100mpg depending on your right wrist. Its heavier than your average 125 scooter, but so comfy and stable and luxurious! Almost like a little Goldwing!

It will do 70mph max and easily cruise at 60mph. Even two up its great fun!

Here are a few photos of my S-wing.

The dashboard is almost car like! Lots of info incl. fuel consumption etc... As you can see mine has despite being almost 5 years old only just covered 2700 miles!

Being a luxury scooter you get carpet in the luggage compartment, alongside a light, 12v socket and the toolkit.

Here is another shot of the dash view.

And finally a front view, it reminds me of a donkey! :shock:
so my scooter is going the be my daily commuter when I am not cycling...
Thx Lars

 

[Timolgra]

but I ended up getting in S-wing!

Groan

Good one Lars

 

[y2blade]

Oh.........Did you sell the MSX?

 

[Lars1974]

This morning I gave the new scooter a bit of a clean!
It came up almost looking like new, not at all like a almost 5 year old bike...I am well happy with that result!

Here are a few more pics.

Front fork legs have almost no pitting at all...

And finally the dash...

And finally for those who want to see a short video review ( not done by me ) which describes the bike very well - check out this youtube clip. Its short but good.

http://youtu.be/37zBNwxjqLk

Thx Lars

 

[Lars1974]

With Spring surely on its way I enjoyed a run out on the S wing!

And here one on the move... i look kind of serious!

Was fun anyway.
Lars

 

[peepingtom]

at least the shocks look easy to replace. looks good fun

 

[Lars1974]

Filled up tonight after a week of commuting on the country lanes...
Covered 191miles on the tank. Was half way through the red on the gauge. It took 8.46l so this works out at 102mpg (uk) or 2.75l / 100km.

So it still had 1 litre in it, which means it will do over 200 miles to a tank.

Most of my commute is small country lanes with 90% 30, 40 or 50mph limit - so perfect for the scooter!

Well happy!

 

[peepingtom]

i could live with 100 mpg, looks very comfortable too, is it ?

 

[Lars1974]

Yes, its very comfy! Big screen gives almost no wind blast. Seat is comfy for both rider and passenger. I went 2 up with the missus on a coffee and cake tour about 40 mls yesterday. You do notice the extra passenger for sure, but you will still get up to 65mph and still do 22 miles per litre.

 

[peepingtom]

and storage for said cake too

 

[Lars1974]

Hi all,

As I had access to two gopros - I did a little video edit of my scooters performance.

Just acceleration and a few roll on attempts.

Feel free to have a look.

I have done now 2000miles since i got it. It returns over 100mpg and runs sweet.

Still loving the scoot.