Question from a potential new owner - 125 ability uphill

[Kazman]

Hi all.

I am interesting in purchasing a PCX125 for my daily commute on fair weather days here in the UK (so irregular use then).

I don't really have any intention of "progressing" on to a big geared bike as none of my friends are in to bikes etc, so it is more something I can enjoy by myself whilst preparing for the day ahead etc. I also have limited space for a bike where I live, so the smaller footprint they offer is beneficial to me. Oh, and I really did not enjoy the gears during my CBT...

Anyway, my question regards the nature if my commute; its only 6 miles each way, and 90% of it is on country roads with a 30 - 40mph speed limit (so no issues relating to performance there). It's the first bit that slightly concerns me - a fairly steep 1 mile incline on a national speed limit (60mph) road.

I was wondering how well a 125PCX is able to tackle this sort of situation? I don't want to feel like I am being "forced over" or be put in dangerous situations by impatient drivers. The road is not that busy in the morning when I set off, but I know it will irk me if I feel like I have a procession behind me each day!

I am about 12 stone if these are particularly sensitive to power/weight (i'm guessing they are). Any feedback much appreciated.

Thanks guys!

[gn2]

A PCX 125 will not do 60 uphill.
A Peugeot Citystar might be a better choice for you, it's small and has the maximum 15 bhp allowed for a 125.
Or just use a different route.

[Kazman]

Thanks for the honest reply. I suspected 60 might be a push, but is 55 achievable? Or is it more like 40.... I guess without knowing the actual hill it is very difficult to pass comment on.

[Urbanfreestyle]

I have a similar ride into work with a reasonable incline, It holds 50 on a med slope and holds 40 ish on a steep hill. If you want to see the hill it's called "Farm Hill, Exeter, Devon" in the UK.

[Ben Lee]

Thanks for the honest reply. I suspected 60 might be a push, but is 55 achievable? Or is it more like 40.... I guess without knowing the actual hill it is very difficult to pass comment on.

I guess that indeed depends on the steepnes of the hill and your weight ... I can't help with that, living on a flattest part of Belgium ... but even my topcase slowed my pcx down with 5 mph on a windy day ...

Maybe if you put he 500 pound extra price of the citystar in a new variator and exhaust for the pcx, it might do as wel as the citystar (there are more tecnical specialists on the forum here who can answer that beter.. I would like the answer to????)...

I for one don't like the looks of the citystar and do like the pcx.

I also do like the looks of the Kymco Dink Street 125i and that one also has the max 15 bhp ... and the price is less then the peugeot ... then yet, it's not an A-brand .. yet. (but pretty good reviews)



I have bought myselve a membership to a scooter-magazine after I bought the pcx ... maybe it's better to buy one before and make your choise between all the scooters ... (If I did that, I would probably have bought a Sym or a Kymco, not that I'me not content of my pcx ... it's great)

Ben.

[gn2]

The reason for my Citystar suggestion was the size would be better for fitting in a limited space.
The Kymco is one of the bigger 125s, but with size comes comfort.

[Kazman]

Thanks again guys, will do a bit more research!