Honda Pcx 160

"The commuter scooter benchmark — unglamorous, unbreakable, and utterly sensible."

The PCX 160 is about as sensible a used scooter purchase as you'll find, and that's meant as a genuine compliment. Honda built this thing to last, and most examples you'll find on the classifieds have been ridden by commuters who barely touched the rev limiter. The 157cc eSP+ engine is smooth, fuel-efficient, and essentially bulletproof if the previous owner kept up with oil changes — which you should verify before handing over cash. Check the CVT belt and rollers around 12,000 miles; it's cheap maintenance that lazy owners skip. The idiosyncratic Smart Key system is either a dealbreaker or a non-issue depending on your patience. Replacement keys are expensive and dealers can be awkward about programming them. Storage under the seat is genuinely useful — full-face helmet fits no problem. Ride quality is genuinely impressive for the class, and the combined ABS braking inspires real confidence in city traffic. Don't expect thrills above 60mph, but that was never the point.