S Max beats the S**t out of PCX?

flyingzonker · Post by **flyingzonker** » Fri May 20, 2016 1:28 am

How is it that the S Max with only 2 cubic inches more displacement than the PCX can go 20 miles faster?

Embattle · Post by **Embattle** » Fri May 20, 2016 2:17 am

The pcx isn't really a fast scooter, it is an economical one.

wojtek_pl · Post by **wojtek_pl** » Fri May 20, 2016 3:45 am

And PCX has great acceleration

GatorGreg · Post by **GatorGreg** » Fri May 20, 2016 3:58 am

flyingzonker wrote:How is it that the S Max with only 2 cubic inches more displacement than the PCX can go 20 miles faster?

Yes, but remember the PCX will go more than 40 miles FURTHER than the SMAX on a tank of gas

But to answer your question there are several reasons:

1. It's not REALLY going 20 mph faster - the advantage is probably closer to 10 mph when you factor in the more realistic speedometer on the PCX.

2. Besides the 2 cc advantage it also has 2 more valves than the PCX so it can produce more hp.

3. The PCX is speed limited - here's a link to Motorcycle.com's "Highway Hopper Scootout" comparison of 2015 Honda PCX150 to 2015 Yamaha SMAX where they discuss this:

http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/hi ... r-scootout

Wingscribe · Post by **Wingscribe** » Fri May 20, 2016 7:40 am

I looked really hard at the Yammie Smacks (They're great) and others before pulling the PCX trigger.

I am a sucker for the step through design, and the higher top speed sounded great.

However, I just don't fit on the thing...legs are too long. I was getting cramps at my local dealer just trying to find a comfortable riding position.

In the end, it's what fits best for you, and while I like the SMax, I LOVE my PCX (makes, sense, I bought one and am posting here).

Alternative choices are always a good thing,

Mike

gn2 · Post by **gn2** » Fri May 20, 2016 10:10 am

flyingzonker wrote:How is it that the S Max with only 2 cubic inches more displacement than the PCX can go 20 miles faster?

Because of the "S".
If you want your PCX to go faster, try a "Turbo" sticker underneath the PCX logo.

Wingscribe · Post by **Wingscribe** » Fri May 20, 2016 12:35 pm

I guess that's where I made my mistake...I could not decide between this, an "M" badge or "VTEC."

flyingzonker · Post by **flyingzonker** » Fri May 20, 2016 1:40 pm

Embattle wrote:The pcx isn't really a fast scooter, it is an economical one.

Succinct and to the point--and a good point it is.

flyingzonker · Post by **flyingzonker** » Fri May 20, 2016 1:48 pm

I did not mean to suggest by the way I put this question that I am not happy with my PCX. Nothing could be further from truth. I love the PCX for its agility, economy, low end torque, aerodynamic design. The only thing I can think of, off hand, that doesn't please me is the way you have to tear the bike to pieces to get to the engine.

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