Any Comments About Actual Top Speed by 2019 PCX Owners?
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Any Comments About Actual Top Speed by 2019 PCX Owners?
Honda claims more power and top speed from the new 2019 PCX.
I just wondered if any 2019 PCX (new design) owners are getting speeds in excess of 70 MPH? Anyone reached 75 MPH?
By that I mean indicated on the speedometer. . .not GPS.
Any other comments about the new design features? Comfort?
I just wondered if any 2019 PCX (new design) owners are getting speeds in excess of 70 MPH? Anyone reached 75 MPH?
By that I mean indicated on the speedometer. . .not GPS.
Any other comments about the new design features? Comfort?
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A couple of times I've seen 71mph on my 2019 PCX125. Once was definitely downhill and the other was probably wind assisted. I had just about completed my running in period and didn't want to push it too hard although I got the feeling that this was the bike maxing out. What I think is actually more impressive is the amount of torque, which means much less power drop going uphill. It certainly feels strong in that respect.
As for comfort, the seat padding is quite good but it doesn't let you slide back, which becomes very annoying. I sold my bike recently to my brother and he is in the process of adding a tall screen and side wind protection panels so it will be interesting to see what effect those have on general weather protection.
As for comfort, the seat padding is quite good but it doesn't let you slide back, which becomes very annoying. I sold my bike recently to my brother and he is in the process of adding a tall screen and side wind protection panels so it will be interesting to see what effect those have on general weather protection.
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Oldie wrote:A couple of times I've seen 71mph on my 2019 PCX125. Once was definitely downhill and the other was probably wind assisted. I had just about completed my running in period and didn't want to push it too hard although I got the feeling that this was the bike maxing out. What I think is actually more impressive is the amount of torque, which means much less power drop going uphill. It certainly feels strong in that respect.
As for comfort, the seat padding is quite good but it doesn't let you slide back, which becomes very annoying. I sold my bike recently to my brother and he is in the process of adding a tall screen and side wind protection panels so it will be interesting to see what effect those have on general weather protection.
Side wind protection panels? Is he making those himself?
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Why not the GPS? The speedometer is much less accurate then GPS..
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Re: Any Comments About Actual Top Speed by 2019 PCX Owners?
Your are correct. . .but I wasn't sure how many 2019 PCX owners also owned a device. Just knowing the indicated speed would have been sufficient for me. I kind of figure the indicated could be upwards of 10% optimistic compared to an actual GPS reading.Why not the GPS? The speedometer is much less accurate then GPS..
Having had a 2017 PCX previously I already had a pretty good idea what to expect. If I got to 60 MPH with that I'd be happy. . .but would never think of taking it up on an Interstate Highway. When I read that the new PCX would push 124 KPH or upwards of 77 MPH on a smaller displacement engine it prompted my curiosity.
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Came from Ali Express.you you wrote:Oldie wrote:A couple of times I've seen 71mph on my 2019 PCX125. Once was definitely downhill and the other was probably wind assisted. I had just about completed my running in period and didn't want to push it too hard although I got the feeling that this was the bike maxing out. What I think is actually more impressive is the amount of torque, which means much less power drop going uphill. It certainly feels strong in that respect.
As for comfort, the seat padding is quite good but it doesn't let you slide back, which becomes very annoying. I sold my bike recently to my brother and he is in the process of adding a tall screen and side wind protection panels so it will be interesting to see what effect those have on general weather protection.
Side wind protection panels? Is he making those himself?
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Wow. . .sounds impressive. Granted it was on a downhill etc. . . but still pretty good for a 125.A couple of times I've seen 71mph on my 2019 PCX125. Once was definitely downhill and the other was probably wind assisted. I had just about completed my running in period and didn't want to push it too hard although I got the feeling that this was the bike maxing out. What I think is actually more impressive is the amount of torque, which means much less power drop going uphill. It certainly feels strong in that respect.
As for comfort, the seat padding is quite good but it doesn't let you slide back, which becomes very annoying. I sold my bike recently to my brother and he is in the process of adding a tall screen and side wind protection panels so it will be interesting to see what effect those have on general weather protection.
On a level. . . my Zuma 125 will get to about 45 MPH with some enthusiasm, then reach for 50 MPH, and then inch it's way upwards from there. Since I don't take it on major highways it's not an issue but there are some roads where the speed limit is 50 MPH and I miss being able to give it WOT and have it just climb to 55 MPH with more gusto when surrounding traffic is impatient. Maybe if I lost some weight it would help. . ..
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Yep my Elite 110 would top out and cruise nicely at a hair over 50mph (indicated) on level ground which was fantastic for a 108cc scooter and great fun for running errands in suburbia. But when I took it to work a couple times on 45 mph roads some impatient commuters made me wish it could do 60 - no fun having to constantly check my rear view mirrors. So I traded it for a new 2018 Yamaha SMAX, it looks like a bigger version of my Elite 110 and has the flat floor which I've come to appreciate but has no trouble staying ahead of traffic with its 155cc engine.Old Grinner wrote:Wow. . .sounds impressive. Granted it was on a downhill etc. . . but still pretty good for a 125.A couple of times I've seen 71mph on my 2019 PCX125. Once was definitely downhill and the other was probably wind assisted. I had just about completed my running in period and didn't want to push it too hard although I got the feeling that this was the bike maxing out. What I think is actually more impressive is the amount of torque, which means much less power drop going uphill. It certainly feels strong in that respect.
As for comfort, the seat padding is quite good but it doesn't let you slide back, which becomes very annoying. I sold my bike recently to my brother and he is in the process of adding a tall screen and side wind protection panels so it will be interesting to see what effect those have on general weather protection.
On a level. . . my Zuma 125 will get to about 45 MPH with some enthusiasm, then reach for 50 MPH, and then inch it's way upwards from there. Since I don't take it on major highways it's not an issue but there are some roads where the speed limit is 50 MPH and I miss being able to give it WOT and have it just climb to 55 MPH with more gusto when surrounding traffic is impatient. Maybe if I lost some weight it would help. . ..
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Re: Any Comments About Actual Top Speed by 2019 PCX Owners?
I have had 70 out of it down hill on a motorway were my 14reg would bottom out at 67mph. It definitely a faster bike the new honda pcx.
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The older PCX had no problem reaching the 60 mph range, but I am not sure on the latest model if it is realistic to expect that or is it on a sales pitch. Those of you who a 2019 should try to get a GPS reading to make sure that they didn't tinker with the speedometer.
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Oldie wrote:..... my brother and he is in the process of adding a tall screen and side wind protection panels so it will be interesting to see what effect those have on general weather protection.
Screen and side panels now fitted, but not tested.
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How are those side wind protectors being held on? It may be the light but it looks like they are screwed into the plastic panels.
I like those wind protectors but I had to create ours because my bikes are 2013 models and they have turn signal stalks on them here in the United States. That means that I had to make a place through the protectors for them to stick out.
I like those wind protectors but I had to create ours because my bikes are 2013 models and they have turn signal stalks on them here in the United States. That means that I had to make a place through the protectors for them to stick out.
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Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
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Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
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Looks a tidy piece of work.
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Nice job - looks OEM. What do they call that color over there? We can have any color we want in the USA as long as it's bronze
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Yes Mel, they're held on with screws, plus there is an adhesive strip which comes with the unit. Probably could have used pop rivets but he's going to see how they perform first and screws can be removed easily.Mel46 wrote:How are those side wind protectors being held on? It may be the light but it looks like they are screwed into the plastic panels.
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That's just the standard, but exotically named, Pearl Splendor RedGatorGreg wrote:Nice job - looks OEM. What do they call that color over there?
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A nice addition to the scoot.
Makes the PCX look "Vetteresque".
Makes the PCX look "Vetteresque".
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This is what I use to hold mine on, and they don't need any screws.
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Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
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Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
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Lovin' the new additions Oldie!! Looks stock infact. When all is done can we see a few more views? Up close, angles and at a distance too? I know, it's 2019 and I'm still asking for 2much
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Re: Any Comments About Actual Top Speed by 2019 PCX Owners?
By virtue of the fact that the PCX is sold in the EU, the speedo cannot over-read by more than 10%+4kph and must not under-read.Old Grinner wrote:I kind of figure the indicated could be upwards of 10% optimistic compared to an actual GPS reading.
e.g. at 100kph it must be indicating between 110 and 114
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