Kymco Downtown 125 vs Honda Pcx 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kymco Downtown 125 vs Honda Pcx 125. Kymco Downtown 125: 11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market variant), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kymco Downtown 125
Honda Pcx 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
12.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
12 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
105 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
131 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
~12.5 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
11 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated)
~12 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated; note: may vary slightly by market variant)
~105 km/h
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
131 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
~2.0 L/100km or ~50 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kymco Downtown 125
7.0/10
"Sensible urban workhorse that rewards buyers who check the history."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Generous underseat storage capacity
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−CVT neglect is common problem
−Front caliper seizes easily
−Bodywork panels crack expensively
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
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