Honda Pcx E:hev vs Piaggio Medley 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 E:hev
Piaggio Medley 125
Horsepower (hp)
12.5 hp
10.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
12 Nm
10.4 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
133 kg
158 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
~12.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm (combined system output; note: official figures vary by market)
10.9 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
~12 Nm @ 5,000 rpm (gasoline engine; ACG motor provides additional low-end torque)
10.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed for this model)
95 km/h
Weight
133 kg (curb weight)
158 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 1.7 L/100km or ~59 km/L (WMTC mode; real-world estimates around 45–55 km/L)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Pcx E:hev
8.0/10
"The smartest urban 125 you can buy used today."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Smooth, refined hybrid delivery
+Strong urban traffic performance
Cons
−Reduced under-seat storage
−Aux battery drain issue
−Premium price over standard PCX
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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