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I have a Vespa GT 125 at the moment. Great bike, but fuel economy isnt brilliant, and it also isnt the most nimble bike to squeeze through those smaller gaps in traffic. I like the look of the pcx, and the reported MPG is very attractive, plus the idle stop feature would be well used on my journey to and from work (Streatham into the City). Only thing I am slightly hesistant about is the lack of kick start, as both my current bike and previous bike have electric starts only, and both electric starts failed on more than occasion, which is massively inconvenient. Anyone have any problems with the electric ignition on their pcx, or should I not be too concerned
The PCX doesn't have a starter, it has a stator that acts as both starter / alternator. When the idle stop engages, the engine "recoils" slightly to put it in the easiest position to turn over.
The Thai models have kick start, if my memory serves me correctly. You should be able to retrofit it. I haven't heard of a single issue with the electric start though, so I have left mine alone.
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
Never heard of the Thai models having a kickstart, UK ones definetely don't have one and I thought they were the same as Thai spec. I might be wrong though.
My last but one fill gave almost exactly 120mpg. Mixed riding on country lanes, fast roads and urban. Quite a bit at indicated 60mph. This with 8000 miles plus on the engine. I'm pretty sure that if I didn't use full throttle or go above 55, I'd be getting around 130mpg again.
Thanks everyone - I dont mind the fact that I'd lose a few mph on the pcx than I have on my Vespa GT - I rarely get to go above 50 in London traffic anyway and my average speed on my daily commute is between 30-40 (pesky buses and cyclists getting in the way!).
My last fill gave me 139mpg 5.31ltr for 162.5 miles.
Summer has finally arrived and the temperatures have gone up. I think this must be playing a big part in getting this mpg figure. Most of this riding was a mixture of urban and country lanes with the odd bit of riding at 60mph. I wasn't trying to get good mpg it just appeared . The previous 2 or 3 fills have been giving 120 + or - 2 or 3mpg (lots of 60mph). 9800 miles on the engine now.
I'll probably break through 10,000 today. It's over 9900 now. I'm booked in for my 10k service next wednesday but with the good weather the UK is getting at the moment, I expect I'll be on 11,000 by then
spam? Long time since ive seen that. We must be on the map now. Kill, Dave, kill!
I'm pretty sure that if I didn't use full throttle or go above 55, I'd be getting around 130mpg again.
