My 2015 impressions (from a 2013 owner) USA
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 9:20 pm
Ok, so bought a used white 2015 PCX150 today and rode it 6 miles home. I know, not a lot of time in the saddle yet but a few things to note.
-First, no hump. BUUUUUUTTTT, the seat back isn't much further back then the 2013 seat, so you still can't properly straighten your legs. A bit disappointed with that. But overall, the seat is an improvement in aesthetics and in comfort. Where the stock seat tapers and rounds off near the edges, the 2015 carries the width all the way to the edge. The seat hinge doesn't really do much for me. But, I have noted that the seat latches REALLY easy compared to my 2013 which I have to push down on much harder. BTW, one of my helmets is an older Arai with an air vent on the center top, and on the 2013 it contacts the top of the helmet but will still shut while slightly deforming the seat to do so. On the 2015, it closes without contacting the helmet.
-Top speed. As others have mentioned, it's less than the 2013's. Hit the rev limiter at 65mph coming downhill on the way home. Not to be defeated, I swapped the NCY variator and NCY drive face from my (now for sale) 2013 and it's hitting 78.5mph on the stand when it hits the limiter.
-Looks. What can I say, the 2015 is DEFINITELY an improvement in the looks dept. My neighbor and friend who rides likes the new one a lot better. Really cool tailsection, love the integrated signals and really looking forward to seeing the output of the headlight at night. Really digging the body lines...think Stealth Fighter. Some cool jagged shapes like I mentioned on the tail.
-X-factor. Overall, just a cooler scoot. Liking the fact that it has a clock, and a MPG readout. Also, the power outlet in the glove box (which is REALLY DEEP btw is nice to have, although I wish they'd placed it under the seat. But, it will do. It's just that it means I can prob only charge while riding instead of while the bike is parked. One, because it may not be powered unless the bike is on, and two, because the glove box isn't lockable, so not going to leave my cell phone in there.
Also, it's amazing to me how much they changed on this bike! Every body panel is different. The raidiator shroud and airbox are the same however. I was worried that the gearing might be lower than my 2013 according to another forum member, but so far, that's not showing up on the top speed with the NCY variator and NCY drive face. Top speed is the same as on my other 2013. =)
Overall, really happy with my purchase and looking forward to getting out and riding it!
I guess I'd recommend to all my 2013 riding brethren on here, that if you can either A) Find a good deal on a used one like I did or B) Get a smokin' deal on a new one or C) Get someone to pay you way too much for your 2013 or ALL OF THE ABOVE!!! Then go ahead and upgrade!
-First, no hump. BUUUUUUTTTT, the seat back isn't much further back then the 2013 seat, so you still can't properly straighten your legs. A bit disappointed with that. But overall, the seat is an improvement in aesthetics and in comfort. Where the stock seat tapers and rounds off near the edges, the 2015 carries the width all the way to the edge. The seat hinge doesn't really do much for me. But, I have noted that the seat latches REALLY easy compared to my 2013 which I have to push down on much harder. BTW, one of my helmets is an older Arai with an air vent on the center top, and on the 2013 it contacts the top of the helmet but will still shut while slightly deforming the seat to do so. On the 2015, it closes without contacting the helmet.
-Top speed. As others have mentioned, it's less than the 2013's. Hit the rev limiter at 65mph coming downhill on the way home. Not to be defeated, I swapped the NCY variator and NCY drive face from my (now for sale) 2013 and it's hitting 78.5mph on the stand when it hits the limiter.
-Looks. What can I say, the 2015 is DEFINITELY an improvement in the looks dept. My neighbor and friend who rides likes the new one a lot better. Really cool tailsection, love the integrated signals and really looking forward to seeing the output of the headlight at night. Really digging the body lines...think Stealth Fighter. Some cool jagged shapes like I mentioned on the tail.
-X-factor. Overall, just a cooler scoot. Liking the fact that it has a clock, and a MPG readout. Also, the power outlet in the glove box (which is REALLY DEEP btw is nice to have, although I wish they'd placed it under the seat. But, it will do. It's just that it means I can prob only charge while riding instead of while the bike is parked. One, because it may not be powered unless the bike is on, and two, because the glove box isn't lockable, so not going to leave my cell phone in there.
Also, it's amazing to me how much they changed on this bike! Every body panel is different. The raidiator shroud and airbox are the same however. I was worried that the gearing might be lower than my 2013 according to another forum member, but so far, that's not showing up on the top speed with the NCY variator and NCY drive face. Top speed is the same as on my other 2013. =)
Overall, really happy with my purchase and looking forward to getting out and riding it!
I guess I'd recommend to all my 2013 riding brethren on here, that if you can either A) Find a good deal on a used one like I did or B) Get a smokin' deal on a new one or C) Get someone to pay you way too much for your 2013 or ALL OF THE ABOVE!!! Then go ahead and upgrade!