PCX150Rider wrote:Yup. . .it's also known as a PGO PMX. Nice machine. . .for a 49cc it goes like a bat outta hell.
But I live in a coastal community and when it's windy, which it seems to be more often lately, the R50 turns itself inside out trying to maintain 40 MPH. And when it's real windy it gets slowed down significantly which causes problems with cars behind me that can't pass due to no passing zones. . .or oncoming traffic. Also, IMHO, there's a lot of texters and people on cell phones that seem to have total disregard for other people's safety driving along that need to be able to see me better and I also need additional power on tap in a moment of danger.
Hence a move up to a PCX would provide me with better visibility and more power on tap when needed. . .not to mention a huge amount of under seat storage. I will miss the flat deck for carrying stuff but I guess I can add a tunnel bag if need be.
Nice! Yes, a 2T has better power/weight than a 4T, but creates
horrible exhaust pollution!
A few things to consider for the PCX:
A taller-than-stock windscreen will improve your overall speed, handling, & fuel economy, in both calm & windy conditions. The safest screens are made from polycarbonate ("Lexan"), not acrylic ("Plexiglass"). The only two screens I know of in polycarbonate are Honda's & National Cycle's.
Adding a top box to the rear will reduce wind drag compared to side/saddle bags. When I had my Honda Supercub 70cc 4T, I had a top box that I could also attach saddle bags to. (It had no glovebox or underseat storage.) With the top box only, I got 120 mpg. When I added the saddlebags, it dropped to 100 mpg. The 39 liter box I have on my PCX carries more than I could put on a flat foot deck, & keeps everything from tipping/rolling between my feet.