PCX Long Term Reviews

[tbmpcx]

Hi guys,

Nice forum. I've been working on a PCX125 buying guide and I would love to improve it further with some long term reviews from owners - your forum appears to be just the place!

Do you think any members would be up for helping? My goal is to provide a really useful guide for anyone thinking about buying such great bikes:

https://www.thebikemarket.co.uk/honda/pcx125

Here's a few examples of reviews on other bikes:

https://www.thebikemarket.co.uk/bmw/roadster/r1200r
https://www.thebikemarket.co.uk/suzuki/intruder/c800

Also any feedback on the site would be most welcome! It's brand new and we are always looking for ways to make it more useful.

Kind regards,
Ian

[ScooteringAbout]

I've owned mine for one year just gone, booked in now for it's 5,000mile service. I'm sure I could put together a review if you want?

[tbmpcx]

That would be amazing thanks DrewJW. Just send it through to ian@thebikemarket.co.uk and if possible include a pic of the bike (or even better you and the bike).

[gn2]

The initial model 2010-2012 has a serious weakness, the centrestand mounts are prone to fracturing and can tear a hole in the crankcase letting the oil out.
This was addressed with the eSP revised edition which has strengthened centrestand mounts.
Early non-eSP PCXs should be avoided like the plague.
If your site entry is to be of any use to prospective PCX purchasers this serious problem has to be mentioned.

http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=205
http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1395

[iceman]

Nice site. Are the mpg figures averages as many of us are getting well over 100mpg from the new ones and I can get around 230 miles on a single fill-up (commuting 30-40mph speeds) - your figures are low or based on those pushing the PCX to it's limits.

[tbmpcx]

Thanks for the feedback guys and happy to take on board anything else you can think of! It sounds like 130mpg was the quoted figure from Honda and 100-110mpg seems to be a realistically achievable day to day figure, with 120mpg being possible with no luggage and optimal conditions?

Would any of you be up for reviewing your bikes for the site, to help prospective future owners?

[iceman]

Thanks for the feedback guys and happy to take on board anything else you can think of! It sounds like 130mpg was the quoted figure from Honda and 100-110mpg seems to be a realistically achievable day to day figure, with 120mpg being possible with no luggage and optimal conditions?
Would any of you be up for reviewing your bikes for the site, to help prospective future owners?

Where commuting is concerned, not riding on A roads at 50-60, many people get near 130mpg - it's not Honda spiel but easily achievable if you spend your whole time commuting, and I travel across busy London roads during rush hour and never use idle stop.

[RichyP]

Thanks for the feedback guys and happy to take on board anything else you can think of! It sounds like 130mpg was the quoted figure from Honda and 100-110mpg seems to be a realistically achievable day to day figure, with 120mpg being possible with no luggage and optimal conditions?
Would any of you be up for reviewing your bikes for the site, to help prospective future owners?

Where commuting is concerned, not riding on A roads at 50-60, many people get near 130mpg - it's not Honda spiel but easily achievable if you spend your whole time commuting, and I travel across busy London roads during rush hour and never use idle stop.

I have the 2013 model, so i avoided the dread centrestand issues etc....

one thing i have noted before, is once i was riding along with Stop/Start on, and the bike just totally died on me mid riding. I had only been riding along for a minute or two and the idling had kicked in at a junction. I pulled over and just started the bike up again and had no issues. As a result, I dont use the stop/start anymore anyway, I think the idea is good, but the amount you can save vs how little it costs to fuel anyway and potentially battery issues means i just dont use it all. I later learnt that the Stop/Start on earlier models can affect the battery, hence why mine died and later models came with battery protection.

120mpg is about average for what i get MPG wise.

[ScooteringAbout]

That would be amazing thanks DrewJW. Just send it through to ian@thebikemarket.co.uk and if possible include a pic of the bike (or even better you and the bike).

Will sort something out over the coming days, bit busy currently.

[you you]

Thanks for the feedback guys and happy to take on board anything else you can think of! It sounds like 130mpg was the quoted figure from Honda and 100-110mpg seems to be a realistically achievable day to day figure, with 120mpg being possible with no luggage and optimal conditions?
Would any of you be up for reviewing your bikes for the site, to help prospective future owners?

Where commuting is concerned, not riding on A roads at 50-60, many people get near 130mpg - it's not Honda spiel but easily achievable if you spend your whole time commuting, and I travel across busy London roads during rush hour and never use idle stop.

I have the 2013 model, so i avoided the dread centrestand issues etc....

one thing i have noted before, is once i was riding along with Stop/Start on, and the bike just totally died on me mid riding. I had only been riding along for a minute or two and the idling had kicked in at a junction. I pulled over and just started the bike up again and had no issues. As a result, I dont use the stop/start anymore anyway, I think the idea is good, but the amount you can save vs how little it costs to fuel anyway and potentially battery issues means i just dont use it all. I later learnt that the Stop/Start on earlier models can affect the battery, hence why mine died and later models came with battery protection.

120mpg is about average for what i get MPG wise.

Why do you think the single stall had anything to do with the stop start?

[Geoffers]

I'm 6 months and 1500 miles into my 2015 PCX. I commute ten slow urban miles each way in almost any weather except snow. The bike is claiming an average 132.5mpg (UK), and there have been no performance issues whatsoever. I can see a couple of spots of rust here & there but that's to be expected when you ride all winter (and don't rinse down every single day.)

[Sasso]

6 months here. 2015 PCX150 new from the dealer.

So far so good and I've dropped it twice so that shows something.

Have done both the 1k and 4k service, nothing was out of spec and i like to ride a mix of gentle cruise and WOT (150cc thrills)

Honestly there's been no small or major issue with the bike. Small areas rust primarily on the exhaust ends/weld points, and a small amount on the brake disc and caliper. Though these are some of the most exposed areas of the bike so it's to be expected and nothing that one could not remove, though i am keeping an eye on this.

The two drops were both at relatively low speed 10km\h and 20km\h and the good thing about fairings is that they tend to protect all the important bits (coolant, forks, wheels/tires, engine etc). As well the fairings held up fine in terms of structural integrity.

I generally inspect the bike around once a week or whenever washing it (maybe every 2-4 weeks) for rust spots on bolts and other important bits, and to make sure the levels feel nicely lubricated etc.

Overall she's a hardy beast as long as you don't neglect her for too long.

She's mainly garaged over night, and spends each day parked at work in the sun all day.

[iceman]

2 months off of 2 years, almost 8K now on the clock (just 10 mile each way commute) and runs like a charm - no rust to my knowledge except pipe to exhaust looking rust coloured, 131mpg average (my fuel gauge reads a few mpg higher than actual so is very accurate). Only the 600 mile service done at dealer so read oil, and I've done one oil change since (main engine only) using fully synth. Soon will change spark plug, look at air filter and oil seems fine in colour (no bits in screen at 5K).

[tbmpcx]

Hi guys,

Thanks for your thoughts. Could you possibly email them to ian@thebikemarket.co.uk along with a pic or two of your 125?

We're after something along the lines of the R1200R review you can see here https://www.thebikemarket.co.uk/bmw/roadster/r1200r at the bottom of the page and it will definitely help out anyone thinking of taking the leap into PCX125 ownership!

Many thanks,
Ian