Don't mean this to be personal, but are you 'heavy'? I'm a streak of piss which is probably why I don't get mine below 90mpg. I ride it like I stole it, fast starts and top speed.gn2 wrote:When I filled up today I had done 64 miles and it took 3.75 litres.strkngfang wrote: I don't think I could get as low as 80 if I tried?
That works out at 78mpg (imperial) 65mpg (us)
Tis really easy to do, just ride at a steady 60mph.
How can a 125 outperform a 150?
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Re: How can a 125 outperform a 150?
More than two wheels is too many.
Re: How can a 125 outperform a 150?
Probably heavier than the average PCX rider.
Taller and broader too.
I'm not at all aerodynamic.
Taller and broader too.
I'm not at all aerodynamic.
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Re: How can a 125 outperform a 150?
Dan, your experience is the exact opposite of what people have usually said on the forum. Generally, people get the same or better mileage with the 150, and more top-end. It's likely because the bike's still being broken in.
Currently ride: Nothing right now - mostly mountain biking with my boys until they're old enough to ride 
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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Re: How can a 125 outperform a 150?
Reading this and several other posts, people have mentioned that the PCX is restricted to a certain top end.
Is this true? or is it in certain countries?
Cause that would suck if the 150 isn't any faster than the 125.
Is this true? or is it in certain countries?
Cause that would suck if the 150 isn't any faster than the 125.
Too many scoots..... 12 or so I think .
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Re: How can a 125 outperform a 150?
It varies depending on who you talk to -- there was a huge outrage over this on the clubpcx forum.
Currently ride: Nothing right now - mostly mountain biking with my boys until they're old enough to ride
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Re: How can a 125 outperform a 150?
At the time the 150 was released there was no incentive to restrict either it or the new eSP version 125
Initially the 125 was restricted due to EU licencing regs which were changed.
But.....
All the restriction chat is pointless, the sad truth is that the 150 only has 10kw, about 13.5hp, which is 10% short of what a decent 125 has.
Draw your own conclusions
Initially the 125 was restricted due to EU licencing regs which were changed.
But.....
All the restriction chat is pointless, the sad truth is that the 150 only has 10kw, about 13.5hp, which is 10% short of what a decent 125 has.
Draw your own conclusions
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Re: How can a 125 outperform a 150?
gn2 wrote:At the time the 150 was released there was no incentive to restrict either it or the new eSP version 125
Initially the 125 was restricted due to EU licencing regs which were changed.
But.....
All the restriction chat is pointless, the sad truth is that the 150 only has 10kw, about 13.5hp, which is 10% short of what a decent 125 has.
Draw your own conclusions
True. It's slow because it doesn't have any power
Restriction, yer having a laugh.