Honda Pcx 160 vs Piaggio Medley 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Pcx 160 vs Piaggio Medley 125. 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. Piaggio Medley 125: 10.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 158 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Pcx 160
Piaggio Medley 125
Horsepower (hp)
15.8 hp
10.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
15 Nm
10.4 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
132 kg
158 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
15.8 hp @ 8,500 rpm
10.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
15.0 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h
95 km/h
Weight
132 kg (curb weight)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 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
Piaggio Medley 125
7.5/10
"A genuinely premium urban scooter that rewards buyers who check history carefully."
Pros
+Premium build quality throughout
+Excellent underseat helmet storage
+Confidence-inspiring front suspension
Cons
−ABS pump failure risk
−Motorway pace genuinely limited
−Footboard hinge rust common
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