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Re: Honda PCX
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:42 am
by gn2
If you want good storage the S-Wing or X-max have a fair bit more under the seat than a PCX.
They are both bigger, faster and far more comfortable.
When I go to work I carry a small rucksack under the seat with room to spare and when I get there I store my helmet and (armoured & thermal lined) trousers under the seat and my jacket and gloves in a topbox.
Re: Honda PCX
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 12:54 pm
by poldark
+1 on the Swing 125 if storage is a priority, the economy is decent too.
Re: Honda PCX
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:16 am
by Bluebottle
The S-wing 125 is a great bike. I'd say it is a league or two ahead of a PCX.
Bullet proof build. More comfort, storage, weather protection and downright luxury. Generaly more Honda-ish and solid. Faster top speed and quicker away from the lights - I took mine on fast roads and motorways, I wouldn't do that with a PCX
The PCX is built down to a price. In theory it should be more economical but having to cane it to keep up with traffic drops the mpg.
Obviously it depends on your own priorities and what is in the piggy bank but I'd take the S-Wing every time.
Re: Honda PCX
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:37 am
by gn2
Having owned a PCX for a while I would recommend it over the S-wing for exclusive use as a city runabout.
Comparing real world mpg figures the PCX is definitely more economical (both in theory and in practice) than an S-wing, but given that both have excellent economy it's hardly a problem.
What may be a problem is purchase price, the PCX is significantly cheaper, but with an S-wing you does get a bit more for your money.
Whether you need the bit more, well there's the dilemma.
Re: Honda PCX
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 3:18 pm
by Bluebottle
We agree that the S-wing is better though
gn2 wrote:
Why is the S-Wing 'far' better?
Let me see, where to start...
Better on-board storage, better weather protection, adjustable rear suspension, clock as standard, bigger and more comfortable seat opens sideways so can stay open with steering locked, better mirrors, luggage rack as standard, higher top speed, better build quality, ABS option, longer rear suspension travel, beefier front forks, disc rear brake, bigger front disc, easier to clean wheels, much bigger fuel tank, factory colour matched topbox as standard, much longer range between fill-ups, more power, no 100kph speed restrictor, 12v dc socket, luggage hook, rev counter, twin trip meter, fuel computer... etc.
It is very much a luxury spec machine.
When you see one side by side with a PCX in a showroom you see instantly how much of a budget spec machine the PCX really is.
Which is why the PCX is significantly cheaper.
Re: Honda PCX
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 4:02 pm
by gn2
You really are a sad bastard, anything to try and get an argument, even posting up
something I wrote in another forum last July.
The fact that I would recommend a PCX over an S-wing if used exclusively in the city in this thread in this forum is not inconsistent with me thinking that the S-wing is a better scooter than the PCX overall.
Now kindly fuck off and find someone else to try and play your sad games with.
Re: Honda PCX
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 4:33 pm
by Lazydaisy
If I want to ride comfortably and fast I shall still have my burger if I can grab it back from t'other half. Pcx would be for work runs, gym and local nipping about with the occasional foray further afield for fun. Blasting up dual carriageways or motorways at 70+ is not my idea of fun really..... but neither is car drivers thinking they must get past the sewing machine scooter in a 30 zone...... Just need to be sure I can get a helmet under seat and my bag or pop a top box on the back. Survived 7 years with a Peugeot 50cc with a top box and a spare lid under the seat but never, ever again so small......
Re: Honda PCX
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 5:24 pm
by Bluebottle
Sounds like a winning combination
I have a little electric for the same reason, only I don't have to fight my other half for the Burgman, she won't go anywhere near it
Re: Honda PCX
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:06 pm
by richie the 1st
My choice is the My Honda sh125i,the pcx is too small in size and yes i have rode one.
Re: Honda PCX
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 7:25 pm
by gn2
The new SH125i is definitely an improved scooter, I believe you can now fit a full face helmet under the seat and ABS is certainly worth having.