Identifying what model of PCX125

SmellyTofu · Post by **SmellyTofu** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:16 am

I'm looking to get an aftermarket muffler however they appear to differentiate between JF281000001 to 1999999 and JF281100001 onwards.

So how do I work out which is which?

gn2 · Post by **gn2** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 3:20 am

Maybe its lower numbers earlier model, higher numbers with no "to" number later and current eSP model?
Or is that too simple

SmellyTofu · Post by **SmellyTofu** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:00 am

There isn't such a thing as 125 with eSP. It's not on my bike and even in the advertising Honda brings out does not feature eSP which is only for the 150.

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:09 am

they went straight from the original 125 to the 150 here in Oz but in other parts of the world such as parts of Europe where 150 didnt make sense due regulatory limits they brought out a 125esp I believe.

you you · Post by **you you** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:55 am

Taz wrote:they went straight from the original 125 to the 150 here in Oz but in other parts of the world such as parts of Europe where 150 didnt make sense due regulatory limits they brought out a 125esp I believe.

That's correct for the UK

Pcxdemon · Post by **Pcxdemon** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:33 am

SmellyTofu wrote:I'm looking to get an aftermarket muffler however they appear to differentiate between JF281000001 to 1999999 and JF281100001 onwards.

So how do I work out which is which?

JF281000001 to 1999999 - is a 2010 first pcx models,in 2011 new re modelled 125 esp came out along with 2012 150 esp with code designation -JF281100001 onwards. Easy......

JF28 stands for Pcx; '10'00001 is a year ie 2010..

maddiedog · Post by **maddiedog** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:50 am

SmellyTofu wrote:There isn't such a thing as 125 with eSP.

This is false. There were 125cc eSPs released before the 150.

Here's some Honda propaganda: http://world.honda.com/news/2012/212040 ... index.html

PCX 125cc came out first, then the 125 eSP, then the 150. You can tell by looking at the airbox which model you have. The PCX 125esp gets about 5mpg better than the PCX125, with no downside. The PCX150 gets about the same as the eSP model, but as always with scooters, the MPG varies with rider driving style.

I know for a fact that the eSP model has a different exhaust than the 125, but I'm not sure if the 125eSP and the 150 share an exhaust or not.

SmellyTofu · Post by **SmellyTofu** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 4:27 pm

As per what Taz said, perhaps Australia didn't see the 125 eSP variant. My one doesn't have the eSP logo on the airbox.

figurehead71 · Post by **figurehead71** » Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:14 pm

I can confirm the UK does have eSP 125 models introduced during the summer of 2012 with the launch of the Red PCX of which I own.

Honda have now added a Petrol Blue 125 PCX to the UK market also with the newer eSP engine. I would presume existing colours Black, White and Grey Silver will also switch to the newer engines when old stock supplies dissipate.

SmellyTofu · Post by **SmellyTofu** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 4:39 am

Now I've just did some digging of my VIN and it appears that my bike was build in 2010. I noticed the compliance plate for Australia was mid 2011 (and I just picked it up 3 weeks ago??!!). Turnover must be really bad for Honda Australia!??!!

maddiedog · Post by **maddiedog** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:00 am

Turnover for motorcycles and scooters in general is usually slow, at least near where I live. Dealers intentionally carry HUGE inventory to give more selection to the customer, which invariably results in a really slow sale rate.

If your airbox looks like this:

Then you have a standard PCX 125. If not, and if your bike is a 125, then you have the 125eSP regardless of whether or not there is a badge. If your bike is a 150, then it's the PCX150. Easy enough?

Alibally · Post by **Alibally** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:20 pm

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Petrol blue metallic

WhiteNoise · Post by **WhiteNoise** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:49 pm

^^ Ouuu...I'm liking that New color. Is it me or does it look more like a Light Sage green or Mint instead of a Blue? Does anyone know If this color is coming to the US?

SmellyTofu · Post by **SmellyTofu** » Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:19 pm

Thanks MD, I do ... have the regular 125.

maddiedog · Post by **maddiedog** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:01 am

SmellyTofu wrote:Thanks MD, I do ... have the regular 125.

Cool, any standard PCX 125 pipe will fit then, which means a lot more options than are available for the eSP.

gn2 · Post by **gn2** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 6:42 am

I thought the position of the exhaust outlet is different in the eSP models because it has a different barrel and head?

maddiedog · Post by **maddiedog** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:29 am

gn2 wrote:I thought the position of the exhaust outlet is different in the eSP models because it has a different barrel and head?

Correct -- PCX 125, and PCX 125 eSP have different pipes.

PCX 125 CANDY RED · Post by **PCX 125 CANDY RED** » Wed May 27, 2015 4:11 am

Does variator rear different? (Side with clutch).

maddiedog · Post by **maddiedog** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:22 am

The variators on the 125 versus 150 are different, but interchangable. The 125 variator is significantly cheaper if you're buying OEM parts.

Pcxdemon · Post by **Pcxdemon** » Mon Jun 01, 2015 4:25 pm

gn2 wrote:I thought the position of the exhaust outlet is different in the eSP models because it has a different barrel and head?

Exhaust manifold are different because of the revised engine mounts between models. Nothing else is different much . Cylinder and head are interchangeable but with few smaller minor peripheral parts that need to be changed.

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