Hear Ye, Hear Ye....Decision Made!

[pcxpower]

If removing panels with plastic tools and patience is not very difficult, and tabs are in their place after the operation , perhaps it won't be a major hassle, given that this operation will only be needed from time to time

[WhiteNoise]

Today's Find! How did I Miss this?
Took a ride today, returned home, cleaned the scoot under sun filled skies. It was then I noticed!
What was once golden glitter mixed in WN's 2011 White body is now silver glitter mixed in her White 2015 newborn body. Cutting corners heh Honda? Gold > Silver
Not believing this, I looked closer. At certain angles I saw mixed color glitter. First impression with my newest finding? Disappointed. I lost my gold & traded down to silver. Wow. Felt sad, cheated. I missed WN1. But, I'm bad, cuzz I got over that first impression real fast and quickly remembered that...
All that glitters "is not" Gold (ohboyohboyohboy)

So what does this mean? Not only are (most of?) the body panels different from previous year(s) but now the White panels won't match color wise either. Interesting Honda.

[homey]

All that glitters "is not" Gold

it is as you say...

[pcxpower]

Interesting... Each day we find out new things about the scooter!

[WhiteNoise]

Thanks for adding the photo homey. I couldn't capture that

[WhiteNoise]

How's this thread been working for ya? Are ya ready to buy yerself one yet? No? Still sitting on the fence? Maybe this clipping will help. How about a little spec comparison of two model years? The 2013 & 2015
It didn't quite copy over as a side by side as I hoped for. Sorry folks.
So jus read it as the "2015 first with the 2013 spec following. You'll spot a few changes.


2015 PCX150
153cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Honda V-Matic belt-converter automatic transmission
Single 220mm disc with three-piston caliper and CBS
Starting at $3,449

2013 PCX150
153cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Honda V-Matic? belt-converter automatic transmission
Single 220mm disc with three-piston caliper and CBS
Starting at $3,449


ENGINE
Engine Type 153cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke 153cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke 58.0mm x 57.9mm 58.0mm x 57.9mm
Induction PGM-FI with automatic enrichment PGM-FI with automatic enrichment
Ignition Full transistorized ignition Digital with electronic advance
Compression Ratio 10.6:1 10.6:1
Valve Train SOHC; two-valve SOHC; two-valve

DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Honda V-Matic belt-converter automatic transmission Honda V-Matic belt-converter automatic transmission

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 31mm hydraulic fork; 3.9 inches of travel 31mm hydraulic fork; 3.5 inches of travel
Rear Suspension Twin shock, 3.0 inches of travel Unit swingarm, 3.1 inches of travel
Front Brake Single 220mm disc with three-piston caliper and CBS Single 220mm disc with three-piston caliper and CBS
Rear Brake Drum with CBS Drum with CBS
Front Tire 90/90-14 90/90-14
Rear Tire 100/90-14 100/90-14

DIMENSIONS
Rake 27.0 degrees 27.0 degrees
Trail 86mm (3.4 inches) 86mm (3.4 inches)
Wheelbase 51.8 inches 51.8 inches
Seat Height 29.9 inches 29.9 inches
Curb Weight 286 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel-ready to ride) 286 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel-ready to ride)
Fuel Capacity 2.1 gallons 1.6 gallons

OTHER
Model Id PCX150 PCX150
Emissions Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA off-road emissions standards Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA off-road emissions standards
Available Colors Metallic Black, Pearl White Candy Red, Metallic Black

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
One Year Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan. Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.



All that's left is to Pick Yer Color!
U.S. 2015 - Black or White (Reminds me of "Ebony and Ivory..." )
U.S. 2013 - Black or Red
Across the pond? Not sure what choice's you have or will be getting.

The 2015 WHITE ROCKS!
Oh, and Thank You Honda Powersports!

[Tribpreper]

You know what is most interesting to me WN?
That, with the specs posted relatively side by side like that, it makes the models appear to be very similar. Yet they are not.
To me, (just me I'm sure) is the omission of the 2015 having an offset cylinder with a lower friction coating.

[pcxpower]

Nice comparison! For Europeans that are reading this thread, a little more information:

Over here, in Europe, we also can choose the 2015 in red and matte gray, oh, and do not forget the start/stop system that Honda seems to be afraid to offer in the States, which was also offered in the other years, but now, the system is improved

And you, WN, who has had the opportunity to own both model years, can confirm the differences between the different seats

[WhiteNoise]

I got saddlebags! That's a first for me

[WhiteNoise]

Ya just gotta have fun, and the PCX is one way to do it!! Whether it's the 2011, 2013 or Newbie 2015 (2014 across the pond), "They're All Weeee FUN!"

[pcxpower]

They look great! A nice addition to improve the scooter's capacity, and they seem to be mounted/dismounted without too great effort

Are they sold globally? I haven't seen them over here...

[Urbanfreestyle]

I'm sure i have seen that givi sell a similar item?

[pcxpower]

Yes, I have just had a look at them, and they seem to be really good made, but it seems that they are like a little "rounded", instead of more "squared", like these ones. WN: Perhaps you could post some lateral pics of the scooter with these saddlebags, so that those interested in them could have a little more info?

[kramnala58]

Maybe you could also post a link to them if they are available online.

[WhiteNoise]

Hel-lo Curious group, here are a few links and a few pics of What-yer-looking-at ..... "Vogue"

Here are the bags: http://www.amazon.com/ScootR-Logic-SLSB ... oter+logic

Here are other items/same manufacturer: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_pg_1?rh= ... 1408635059

Definitely priced right, sized right for me to test out some side bags. They are very lightweight, of average size, water tight and water resistant. Both have one large vinyl (?) lined compartment. You unclip the exterior cover of each, and there lies a large zipper leading into your main compartment. Neat heh? Once unpackaged, I had to unzip each bag put my hands inside each compartment and square them to shape them (push vinyl into corners inside). It's expected to do this and it took no time at all.
My one and only concern are the straps going under the seat. They are about an 1"-1 1/2" too short. They work now, but I'd like a little more play in them, and I'd like the buckles concealed. Not a biggie though. I can cut each strap and add (sew) a small piece of strap to lengthen them. Again the price was right and adding a bit of my time and strapping? Easy peazy!
More photo's coming

[WhiteNoise]

Strike a Pose

[WhiteNoise]

I finally caught a bit of glim 'n glitter the other day!

[iceman]

Wow whitenoise - your bike is still so clean! I clean mine every few weeks and again today, but sadly due to wet days grim and grit gets into many places around the engine area, yours seems spotless!

[pcxpower]

Wow whitenoise - your bike is still so clean! I clean mine every few weeks and again today, but sadly due to wet days grim and grit gets into many places around the engine area, yours seems spotless!

I think the same!! (and WN's pics have incredible quality, as well!) I'm unable to keep my scooters and car so clean, specially the wheels...

And I like these saddlebags a lot! Thanks for the additional information, and I'll try to find them over here if I need a little more space in my future PCX

[you you]

I got saddlebags! That's a first for me

Couple of days dieting will sort that