'08 SWing mini-review

As promised, here is a brief review of my '08 (ABS) Silverwing. I bought it new off the showroom floor late last summer. Per your kind advice and my experience with my beloved 2004 Suzuki Burgman 400, I had the dealer add isogrips, a back-off brake light, a Coo Case (well worth the money, cheaper than Givi but really great) and air horn. After significant buffeting at highway speeds, I added a SWing-specific Laminar Lip--perfect!
My SWing aka Janeway (after Star Trek Voyager's intrepid female captain) is a LOT of fun to ride. The displacement power is wonderful, especially for commutes on main roads, and adds to rider comfort and confidence. I did find the Burgie's seat to be a bit kinder to the butt. Love the instrumentation panel--very sharp-looking--and the clarity of read-outs. Road handling excellent. Leans well. Feels solid. I must note that Suzuki has some nifty features on the 650 I'd love to see Honda incorporate: Side gas tank access, adjustable windscreen, emergency flashers.
Would I recommend this bike? Yes if the rider is a bit too vertically challenged for the wider seat/seat height of the Suzuki 650. However, I love the look of the SWing better than my wife's 650, so it's mostly a personal thing. We are considering a sidecar in the future for our 60-lbs. dog, who loves to travel. She would be my co-pilot.
Hope this is helpful...or at least mildly entertaining.

Bry aka Janewayfan

"Hope this is helpful...or at least mildly entertaining."

Both, thanks Bry!

English friends with Burgers mildly curse the petrol filler; if they're touring with saddle-bags.....and one has broken three flaps off by forgetting they're sticking out (if you see what I mean).