PCX got a Big Brother Forza Today

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PCX got a Big Brother Forza Today

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found one two hours from where i live and had to go get it :D only rode it about 5 miles so far .
it is nimble and very nice ! not loud at all and handles great , takes off a bit slower then the pcx150 but not by much .
ride quality is a bit better then the pcx due to the weight but it is still rough on some bumps , it has not lost that scooter feel .
i am surprised how well balanced it is and will corner like the 150 and is very comparable to it overall just more power and weight .
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Its a very different red from the PCX.
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Congratulations! There they are side by side and all yours! Time to update your signature :P
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Congrats, they look happy together!
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gn2 wrote:Its a very different red from the PCX.
Yep, the Forza is a much brighter Red..... 8)

CONGRATS Switta on the New Forza.....!!!!! 8)
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Different screen too, the one I've seen isn't clear like that one.
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Looks good. It will be interesting to hear the difference in real use highway speeds after you have a chance to wring out the Forza.

Congrats on the new scoot!

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The Forza is significantly better on faster roads than the PCX 125 imo.
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Nice....if only Honda bring Forza here.....perhaps they should reduce to 250cc in my country to avoid higher tax.
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gn2 wrote:Its a very different red from the PCX.
I prefer the darker candy apple red of the PCX. Wish the Forza was available in white here. It looks real sweet in white.
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Dreaming of White .....(sigh) & facing the facts :(
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Very nice! Great pics showing the two together. Look forward to impressions as you get more time in the saddle.
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not zippy at takeoff like the pcx? I bet its great at 55+ mph huh? my pcx150 is roaring like a tired fat dog at 55+ lol i want a forza bad
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happyscooter wrote:not zippy at takeoff like the pcx?
Nope, its faster off the line than the PCX.
Better power to weight ratio and better torque to weight ratio.
Even two up a Forza should be able to see off a PCX.
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Congratulations, Switta, it looks great!
That shade of red looks like the red offered on the Honda CBR500R. Very Italian!
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gn2 wrote:
happyscooter wrote:not zippy at takeoff like the pcx?
Nope, its faster off the line than the PCX.
Better power to weight ratio and better torque to weight ratio.
Even two up a Forza should be able to see off a PCX.

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it just the snap right at take off like in the first 5 or 10 feet after that the forza flies !!!! friend that rides with me on a 1100 kaw is all over the pipe loud as heck to keep up with me :lol:
I'm sure it's just due to the clutching of the larger machine and weight , the pcx feels like it will almost lift the front wheel from a dead stop but not the forza .
have almost 150 miles and so far very happy with it ! had the thought of keeping the pcx at first but now i really think i will be selling it ? the forza is the perfect fit for around town and highway use .
only complaints are stiff rear shocks and rock hard seat .

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CaptnJim wrote:Looks good. It will be interesting to hear the difference in real use highway speeds after you have a chance to wring out the Forza.

Congrats on the new scoot!

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I've had my Forza300 up to 87 MPH...cruised it on the Interstate for 20 miles between 80 and 85 MPH.....waaaaay faster than the PCX150...like comparing "apples-n-oranges"..... ;) 8)

.....and in a drag race with the PCX150, the Forza leaps to the front and stays there while quickly continuing to pull away at a brisk rate.....again, "apples-n-oranges"..... ;) 8)
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Its cool that both share the same design language.
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I like the front headlights a bit more too. It's a little bit more aggressive and sportbike like. I love it.
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