Honda’s new PCX style setter
Honda is pleased to introduce the PCX to its versatile scooter range this month, with this all-new 125cc ‘twist and go’ machine offering the great combination of style, comfort, practicality and economy, alongside innovative new technology.
Styling and practicality are hugely important on a street-wise scooter and the PCX doesn’t disappoint on either score. Style-wise, the PCX belies its small displacement, giving a substantial feel allied to a flowing and curvaceous shape. Under the dark, tinted screen is a dual-headlight, behind which sits a high-tech instrument panel with speedometer, fuel gauge and an indicator for the engine’s innovative Idle Stop Switch.
Underneath the generous rider and pillion seat is a lockable storage space which is large enough for a full-face helmet and more. In addition you have a convenient glove box and the ability to fit an optional 26-litre top box on the rear carrier. And, whether one-up or two-up, the responsive chassis, 14-inch wheels and Combined Brake System offer ease-of-use and enhanced safety features.
At the heart of the PCX a 125cc liquid-cooled four-stroke, single-cylinder engine which features an innovative ‘built-in’ radiator, to keep the engine compact, cool and light. Despite this, the engine punches above its weight, giving impressive acceleration off the line and incredibly smooth power delivery.
Honda’s PGM-FI fuel-injection system promises excellent tank range and low emissions, with the PCX delivering up to 130mpg. Helping the frugal fuel-injection return such impressive MPG figures are the Idle Stop Switch and Brushless ACG Starter. The brushless ACG was debuted on the trendy Honda Zoomer and works as both a starter motor at ignition and a generator while on the move, making the engine lighter. Meanwhile, when the Idle Stop Switch is enabled, the engine stops running after three seconds of idling, but it re-starts when the throttle is twisted open again – this helps improve fuel efficiency by up to another 5%.
With all these attributes, the PCX can easily move from being a reliable daily commuter, to stylish evening transport or a machine capable of taking rider, pillion and luggage out of town.
The price of the new PCX125 is very competitive at just £2,270 on the road, and comes with a range of stylish yet practical accessories for each of the three colour options available - Pearl Himalaya White, Asteroid Black Metallic and Seal Silver Metallic.
Scooters offer real freedom: freedom from traffic congestion, freedom from constraints of public transport and freedom from a large carbon footprint. Rising fuel prices and benefits to the environment are also further benefits of scooters and, the PCX125 looks set to be a leader in its class.
To find out more about the new PCX125 – in Honda Motorcycle dealerships now - to book a test ride or, for further information about Honda’s great range of scooters and motorcycles, genuine parts, accessories, latest offers and forthcoming events, visit your local Honda Motorcycle dealer who can be found using the ‘Dealer Search’ facility within the motorcycles section of honda.co.uk.