Honda PCX 150

Southerner · 06-17-2012, 05:52 PM

Kinda surprised nobody's mentioned this one yet. Surely somebody here has the 125, at least.

The specs sound about as good as a 150cc scoot is gonna get short of engine mods, the price is right, especially since it's a Honda, and I don't think too many people on ADV, even in the scooter forum are going to be stuck on the classic scooter look.

http://www.scooterfile.com/sf-featur...rows-to-150cc/

I hope this doesn't turn into another of Honda's long list of good ideas that doesn't sell (in the U. S., anyway) but surely for the price it should work.

ruckuschick · 06-17-2012, 05:59 PM

Looks good to me.

Hardguy · 06-17-2012, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southerner

Kinda surprised nobody's mentioned this one yet. Surely somebody here has the 125, at least.

The specs sound about as good as a 150cc scoot is gonna get short of engine mods, the price is right, especially since it's a Honda, and I don't think too many people on ADV, even in the scooter forum are going to be stuck on the classic scooter look.

http://www.scooterfile.com/sf-featur...rows-to-150cc/

I hope this doesn't turn into another of Honda's long list of good ideas that doesn't sell (in the U. S., anyway) but surely for the price it should work.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=778499

Still surprised?

Southerner · 06-19-2012, 08:31 AM

Thanks. Guess I didn't go back far enough. Dissapointed with the top speeds they report. I was given to understand the thing would top out at 70 and cruise at 60.

damasovi · 06-19-2012, 04:07 PM

I am thinking one of these could be mine!!! maybe a 125 cc model given what I assume it will be a lower price and the fact that I do not need the extra power (always welcome)

Damasovi

Discojon75 · 07-01-2012, 07:05 AM

The 150 version of this is very tempting...

Castle · 07-02-2012, 11:06 AM

I've had a PCX150 on order since April. It is supposed to show up in August.

Honda must not want to sell motorbikes in the US because nothing is available in the spring and early summer when customers want to buy them.

hayasakiman · 07-02-2012, 11:48 AM

Does it come with a kick starter? I can not tell from looking at the photos of Honda web site.

hexnut · 07-02-2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayasakiman

Does it come with a kick starter? I can not tell from looking at the photos of Honda web site.

I don't believe it does. I don't know of any fuel injected scooter that has a kick starter.

hayasakiman · 07-02-2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hexnut

I don't believe it does. I don't know of any fuel injected scooter that has a kick starter.

Oh, I didn't know that FI scooters don't have them kick starters. I feel a little insecure (?) without it on a motorcycle/scooter as I feel that way with my Yamaha Riva 125. Guess, I'm old school.

hexnut · 07-02-2012, 11:59 AM

If the battery is down the fuel injection will not work any way.

Kennon · 07-02-2012, 12:50 PM

i doubt the 150cc would ever sell in the UK as the 125 is the market share for scooters for learners or those who need a scooter to commute about so the 150cc market is non exsistant here, the 125 sells so quickly herre dont even get to see a new one in dealerships that isnt baught ofcourse there is the used market but most of these already look battle scarred which is a shame as i quite like the looks of the PCX.
heres a link of one with Rothmans replica look
http://img67.xooimage.com/views/e/9/...l-28ea5d4.jpg/
despite being born the very last year of rothmans sponsorship 93 i still love the classic design and colour scheme

Kennon

hayasakiman · 07-02-2012, 01:55 PM

Minimum cranking voltage is probably around 10VDC. FI cut off voltage is may be around 9VDC.
Starter motor demand more juice to crank. If the battery is weak, I would want every juice got to FI while kick start the engine if so equipped.

When my PGFI equipped Civic's battery was weak, the starter motor was not cranking. Engine didn't start. But I was able to push start the engine alone and get home safely.

Having kick-start is like having an insurance to me, especially, you can not push start scooters.

Kmart · 07-07-2012, 04:17 PM

After some 25 years scooterless, I got the itch to get something small and nimble to run around town. Went to the local Ducati/Vespa/Piaggio dealer last year to look around and ended up with a Ducati Multistrada 1200 instead of a scooter so that was a bit stupid.

I started looking again back in April of this year and really wanted to get something used for a reasonable price but CL is filled with chinese junk and maybe 1 in 100 ads is actually worth even reading.

Anyway, I stopped at the local Honda dealer earlier today and asked about the PCX 150. Was told they had one still in the crate but will take it out for me to take a peek. Turns out the shop guys just finished the assembly so I was able to get a close inspection. After some deliberations, they offerred me a OTD price below MSRP so I plunked the cash on the table and the thing is now mine.

Will pick it up a bit later next week. Can't wait !

hayasakiman · 07-07-2012, 04:55 PM

cool

06-17-2012, 05:52 PM	#1
Southerner ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 213	Honda PCX 150 Kinda surprised nobody's mentioned this one yet. Surely somebody here has the 125, at least. The specs sound about as good as a 150cc scoot is gonna get short of engine mods, the price is right, especially since it's a Honda, and I don't think too many people on ADV, even in the scooter forum are going to be stuck on the classic scooter look. http://www.scooterfile.com/sf-featur...rows-to-150cc/ I hope this doesn't turn into another of Honda's long list of good ideas that doesn't sell (in the U. S., anyway) but surely for the price it should work.

06-19-2012, 04:07 PM	#5
damasovi Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Ensenada, Baja California Oddometer: 2,200	I am thinking one of these could be mine!!! maybe a 125 cc model given what I assume it will be a lower price and the fact that I do not need the extra power (always welcome) Damasovi __________________ A motorcycle or scooter always turn a bad day into a great time! KLR 650, Honda Beat scooter!!

07-01-2012, 07:05 AM	#6
Discojon75 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Alamogordo, NM Oddometer: 240	The 150 version of this is very tempting... __________________ Disco <<Alamogordo NM>> 2002 BMW K1200LT// 2008 KLR 650 // 1975 Honda CT90 // 2008 WR250X // BMW R100GS with sidecar // 1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200// 2003 Yamaha TW200 // 2006 Yamaha Majesty " The BEST bike......is a garage full of them."--dlearl476

07-02-2012, 11:06 AM	#7
Castle Red Cloud Slept Here Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Big Horn Mountains Oddometer: 1,105	I've had a PCX150 on order since April. It is supposed to show up in August. Honda must not want to sell motorbikes in the US because nothing is available in the spring and early summer when customers want to buy them. __________________ "Adventure is the result of poor preparation" - Mark Twain

07-02-2012, 11:59 AM	#11
hexnut UR12 Joined: Feb 2011 Location: middle Tennessee Oddometer: 920	If the battery is down the fuel injection will not work any way. __________________ Kymco People S 250 2011 Suzuki Blvd S40 650 hexnuts...a curse put on your balls by a mean gypsy 3/5 Cav, C Troop, BlackKnights, Vietnam 1969

06-17-2012, 05:59 PM	#2
ruckuschick Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Arizona Oddometer: 61	Looks good to me.

06-19-2012, 08:31 AM	#4
Southerner ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 213	Thanks. Guess I didn't go back far enough. Dissapointed with the top speeds they report. I was given to understand the thing would top out at 70 and cruise at 60.

07-02-2012, 11:48 AM	#8
hayasakiman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: WPB, FL, USA Oddometer: 136	Does it come with a kick starter? I can not tell from looking at the photos of Honda web site.

07-02-2012, 12:50 PM	#12
Kennon Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Oxford, Cambridgeshire, Sha Tau kok HK Oddometer: 126	i doubt the 150cc would ever sell in the UK as the 125 is the market share for scooters for learners or those who need a scooter to commute about so the 150cc market is non exsistant here, the 125 sells so quickly herre dont even get to see a new one in dealerships that isnt baught ofcourse there is the used market but most of these already look battle scarred which is a shame as i quite like the looks of the PCX. heres a link of one with Rothmans replica look http://img67.xooimage.com/views/e/9/...l-28ea5d4.jpg/ despite being born the very last year of rothmans sponsorship 93 i still love the classic design and colour scheme Kennon

07-02-2012, 01:55 PM	#13
hayasakiman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: WPB, FL, USA Oddometer: 136	Minimum cranking voltage is probably around 10VDC. FI cut off voltage is may be around 9VDC. Starter motor demand more juice to crank. If the battery is weak, I would want every juice got to FI while kick start the engine if so equipped. When my PGFI equipped Civic's battery was weak, the starter motor was not cranking. Engine didn't start. But I was able to push start the engine alone and get home safely. Having kick-start is like having an insurance to me, especially, you can not push start scooters.

07-07-2012, 04:17 PM	#14
Kmart Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Lowell, MA Oddometer: 43	Got it After some 25 years scooterless, I got the itch to get something small and nimble to run around town. Went to the local Ducati/Vespa/Piaggio dealer last year to look around and ended up with a Ducati Multistrada 1200 instead of a scooter so that was a bit stupid. I started looking again back in April of this year and really wanted to get something used for a reasonable price but CL is filled with chinese junk and maybe 1 in 100 ads is actually worth even reading. Anyway, I stopped at the local Honda dealer earlier today and asked about the PCX 150. Was told they had one still in the crate but will take it out for me to take a peek. Turns out the shop guys just finished the assembly so I was able to get a close inspection. After some deliberations, they offerred me a OTD price below MSRP so I plunked the cash on the table and the thing is now mine. Will pick it up a bit later next week. Can't wait ! __________________ 2013 Honda PCX150 2010 Ducati Multistrada 2004 Harley Road Glide

07-07-2012, 04:55 PM	#15
hayasakiman Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: WPB, FL, USA Oddometer: 136	cool

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