Honda Pcx 160 vs Honda Pcx 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Pcx 160
Honda Pcx 125
Horsepower (hp)
15.8 hp
12.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
15 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
132 kg
131 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
15.8 hp @ 8,500 rpm
~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
15.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
~12 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h
~105 km/h
Weight
132 kg (curb weight)
131 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 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
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