Looking for more power
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Looking for more power
How can the performance of the PCX 125 be improved? I've read about variators, exhausts etc but which provide the best results. Thanks.
Current bikes:
Honda PCX 125
Honda CBF 1000FA
Previous bikes:
Kawasaki KH100, Kawasaki KE175, Gilera Runner SP180, Suzuki Bandit 600, Gilera Runner VX180,
Suzuki GSXR 600, Suzuki M800 Intruder, Yamaha XV1700 Road Star, Honda ST1300 Pan European
Yamaha XV1900 Stratoliner, Honda Transalp 650, Yamaha XJR 1300, Honda CBF 600
Honda PCX 125
Honda CBF 1000FA
Previous bikes:
Kawasaki KH100, Kawasaki KE175, Gilera Runner SP180, Suzuki Bandit 600, Gilera Runner VX180,
Suzuki GSXR 600, Suzuki M800 Intruder, Yamaha XV1700 Road Star, Honda ST1300 Pan European
Yamaha XV1900 Stratoliner, Honda Transalp 650, Yamaha XJR 1300, Honda CBF 600
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Re: Looking for more power
Purchase a PCX 150, unless you live in the UK that is.Rob wrote:How can the performance of the PCX 125 be improved? I've read about variators, exhausts etc but which provide the best results. Thanks.

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Re: Looking for more power
I'm in the UK. I don't need a bigger bike, I've got a Honda CBF 1000FA if I want real speed but I would just like the PCX to have a little bit more grunt and would appreciate someone pointing me in the right direction for the best upgrades.kramnala58 wrote:Purchase a PCX 150, unless you live in the UK that is.Rob wrote:How can the performance of the PCX 125 be improved? I've read about variators, exhausts etc but which provide the best results. Thanks.
Current bikes:
Honda PCX 125
Honda CBF 1000FA
Previous bikes:
Kawasaki KH100, Kawasaki KE175, Gilera Runner SP180, Suzuki Bandit 600, Gilera Runner VX180,
Suzuki GSXR 600, Suzuki M800 Intruder, Yamaha XV1700 Road Star, Honda ST1300 Pan European
Yamaha XV1900 Stratoliner, Honda Transalp 650, Yamaha XJR 1300, Honda CBF 600
Honda PCX 125
Honda CBF 1000FA
Previous bikes:
Kawasaki KH100, Kawasaki KE175, Gilera Runner SP180, Suzuki Bandit 600, Gilera Runner VX180,
Suzuki GSXR 600, Suzuki M800 Intruder, Yamaha XV1700 Road Star, Honda ST1300 Pan European
Yamaha XV1900 Stratoliner, Honda Transalp 650, Yamaha XJR 1300, Honda CBF 600
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Re: Looking for more power
Yuminashi vario. Lots more power. Choose any reinforced aftermarket belt. RZ racing should be able to supply you.
Re: Looking for more power
Thanks.Mgalutia88 wrote:Yuminashi vario. Lots more power. Choose any reinforced aftermarket belt. RZ racing should be able to supply you.
Current bikes:
Honda PCX 125
Honda CBF 1000FA
Previous bikes:
Kawasaki KH100, Kawasaki KE175, Gilera Runner SP180, Suzuki Bandit 600, Gilera Runner VX180,
Suzuki GSXR 600, Suzuki M800 Intruder, Yamaha XV1700 Road Star, Honda ST1300 Pan European
Yamaha XV1900 Stratoliner, Honda Transalp 650, Yamaha XJR 1300, Honda CBF 600
Honda PCX 125
Honda CBF 1000FA
Previous bikes:
Kawasaki KH100, Kawasaki KE175, Gilera Runner SP180, Suzuki Bandit 600, Gilera Runner VX180,
Suzuki GSXR 600, Suzuki M800 Intruder, Yamaha XV1700 Road Star, Honda ST1300 Pan European
Yamaha XV1900 Stratoliner, Honda Transalp 650, Yamaha XJR 1300, Honda CBF 600
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Re: Looking for more power
Being picky here but it gives you no extra power, but it makes the best use of it to give better performance.Mgalutia88 wrote:Yuminashi vario. Lots more power. Choose any reinforced aftermarket belt. RZ racing should be able to supply you.

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Re: Looking for more power
On a 150 it gives me an extra 11mph top speed for 79 mph down hill, 75mph cruise at over half throttle and 70mph cruising at 1/3-1/2 throttle. It has multiple profiles on the face, four or five different angles and make for a bike that feel MUCH more powerful.
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Re: Looking for more power
My only other mod is a takegawa silent sport exhaust. The yuminashi variator is definetly a great fit for our scoots.