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Emperors New Clothes

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 3:45 am
by Hold Da Kæft
So will the mighty PCX be dethroned by Yamahas NMax?

ABS, front and rear discs, slightly faster top speed and acceleration plus better value timing at 6000rpm. Also a 4000 mile service interval v Hondas 2500. If they had a closed glove box and 12v plug they'd have really nailed it.

I've had to put my purchase off till next year as I had a very large unexpected outlay so now broke until then but this just confuses things.

Do you think Honda will be in trouble with the new competition and do you reckon they'll combat with an ABS version anytime soon?

Re: Emperors New Clothes

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 8:26 am
by Jge64
In the U.S. It's known as the SMAX, and I went and looked at it, it does have some nice features, some engine pieces look cast instead of stamped, the rear disc, 4 valve per cyl and a few other things. But it does not have the looks of a PCX, AND is a bit more $.

I bought the PCX.

Re: Emperors New Clothes

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:37 am
by Mel46
I don't like the center area where the gas cap is on a pcx. It looks like they couldn't make up their mind whether they wanted a scooter where you put your feet in front of you or a scooter like the pcx, where you put your feet on the sides.

Re: Emperors New Clothes

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:42 am
by Jge64
Agreed, it is def a more cramped riding position.

Re: Emperors New Clothes

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:22 pm
by WhiteNoise
Link to Yamaha's "step-through" SMAX with video https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport/models/smax

Re: Emperors New Clothes

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 3:07 pm
by gn2
Jge64 wrote:In the U.S. It's known as the SMAX.
Nope, the Nmax is a completely different scooter to the Smax

http://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/ ... lery_4.jpg

Re: Emperors New Clothes

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 3:49 pm
by Jge64
Nice looking , but still the competitor here in the U.S. to the PCX is the SMAX.....

Re: Emperors New Clothes

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:24 pm
by vamootsman
OK, that thing looks like what I'm turning my PCX into.