Meldrew wrote: I also read that scooter comparison article a few weeks ago on a Silver Wing forum, I'd still take my FJS Silver Wing over the other three maxis just on weight
alone, and unlike that Yank journo I have no problem storing two helmets under the seat.

That was an oddity...they couldn't store 2 helmets under the Silverwing seat, when everyone else can, but had no problem with the BMW, despite some other people (eg MCN) being unable to.

Globs wrote:

mjf65 wrote:46mpg!!!!! My Triumph will do that. I'm sticking with the 400 then, even severe thrashing hasn't seen it drop below 68

US gallons perhaps?

Almost certainly. Something like 52 miles per Imperial gallon.

Meldrew wrote: unlike that Yank journo I have no problem storing two helmets under the seat.

+1 - perhaps they need bigger helmets than us??!!

On the Silverwing the underseat space extends back under the bodywork quite a bit. When I put my helmet in there and slide it backwards it half disappears leaving plenty of room for another one in front of it.
Perhaps they put the front one in first which would block getting the back one in.

I like my Silvrwing. I'd take it anyway over the other three. Bog basic transmission and a very reliable and long lasting engine. A bit ponderous in the corners but then so am I

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