Ride impressions
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 2:50 pm
Hey guys, my PCX had its valves adjusted and oil refreshed, and in the mean time I had a Honda S-Wing 125 as a loaner. I wanted to share my impression of it somewhere, so I thought I'd kick off a ride impressions topic 
So, did you for some reason ride on something other than your PCX and feel the need to share? Go ahead!
As of the S-Wing, I found it very comfortable. It's definitely larger and roomier, and it has better protection against the elements. I don't know if it had the stock screen (sure looked like it), but it provided more protection than the Givi 322ST I have on my PCX. The turbulence at speed was no better though, but at least I could duck behind the screen a bit.
The suspension is also a bit better overall, and with the added weight, it made for a relaxing ride. Top speed was an indicated 115km/h (71mph), at ~9500rpm. I have to add that a tachometer must be about the most useless addition to a scooter
The mirrors are better positioned, but in the dark + traffic, the vision wasn't much better than on the PCX, if at all. Everything looked so far away!
Anyhow, after getting my PCX back, the PCX felt very light and nimble in comparison. And for what it's worth, it also felt faster in straight up acceleration. Overall I'm still very happy with my PCX, my ~140km ride on the S-Wing didn't change that. I'd love to have the ABS of the S-Wing, but the rest of the value proposition (along with the higher fuel consumption) doesn't quite add up for me.
So, did you for some reason ride on something other than your PCX and feel the need to share? Go ahead!
As of the S-Wing, I found it very comfortable. It's definitely larger and roomier, and it has better protection against the elements. I don't know if it had the stock screen (sure looked like it), but it provided more protection than the Givi 322ST I have on my PCX. The turbulence at speed was no better though, but at least I could duck behind the screen a bit.
The suspension is also a bit better overall, and with the added weight, it made for a relaxing ride. Top speed was an indicated 115km/h (71mph), at ~9500rpm. I have to add that a tachometer must be about the most useless addition to a scooter
The mirrors are better positioned, but in the dark + traffic, the vision wasn't much better than on the PCX, if at all. Everything looked so far away!Anyhow, after getting my PCX back, the PCX felt very light and nimble in comparison. And for what it's worth, it also felt faster in straight up acceleration. Overall I'm still very happy with my PCX, my ~140km ride on the S-Wing didn't change that. I'd love to have the ABS of the S-Wing, but the rest of the value proposition (along with the higher fuel consumption) doesn't quite add up for me.