Honda Pcx 125 vs Honda Pcx 160
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Pcx 125 vs Honda Pcx 160. Honda Pcx 125: ~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 131 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~105 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Pcx 160: 15.8 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 132 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Pcx 125
Honda Pcx 160
Horsepower (hp)
12.5 hp
15.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
15 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
132 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm
15.8 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
~12 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
15.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~105 km/h
~120 km/h
Weight
131 kg (curb weight)
132 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Pcx 125
8.0/10
"The benchmark 125 scooter — buy a well-serviced example without hesitation."
Pros
+Exceptionally reliable Honda engine
+Outstanding real-world fuel economy
+Helmet-swallowing underseat storage
Cons
−Struggles badly on dual carriageways
−Plastic panels scratch extremely easily
−Camchain rattle if neglected
Honda Pcx 160
8.0/10
"The commuter scooter benchmark — unglamorous, unbreakable, and utterly sensible."
Pros
+Exceptional reliability record
+Under-seat helmet storage
+Smooth, refined engine
Cons
−Smart Key replacements costly
−Boring above 60mph
−Limited aftermarket support
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