A resurrected scooter name from the past brought bang-up-to-date, or a modern sleek 125cc machine? Both from the same manufacturer but both very different
Which is the the better buy?
Reasons to buy Honda PCX125 | Reasons to buy Honda Vision 110 |
- It's fuel efficient (130mpg) and also has idle stop technology to lower consumption by a further 5%
| - The Vision is very good on fuel; Honda claim 141.8mpg and it's quite believable too
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- It's fuel injected and liquid cooled
| - Lower insurance costs thanks to the cc. It's a group lower than the PCX125
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| - Parked side-byside in a bike bay the Vision is less likely to get nicked
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- The engine makes 11.17hp. nearly three more than the Vision
| - It has flat footboards so you can stow a bag between your legs
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- Good weather protection, the screen may not be large but it deflects the wind nicely
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- It's perfectly equipped to take a passenger and they won't be embarrassed to get on board
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Price: £2600
Capacity: 124.9cc
Power: 11.17hp
Dry weight: 124.4kg
Seat height: 761mm | Price: £1899
Capacity: 108cc
Power: 8.31hp
Wet weight: 102kg
Seat height: 755mm |
Our choice: PCX125
Although the Honda Vision is perfectly adequate, not bad looking, cheaper to run and costs a whopping £701 less than the PCX125, it isn’t quite as useful as its bigger stable mate. If you’re able to ride a 125 and can afford a bit of extra cash, the PCX125 is a fantastic scooter. It will cope with motorways and a passenger without feeling like it’s struggling or underpowered. If you’re planning to keep hold of your scooter for more than a year, it’s worth opting for something a bit more substantial, so there can be only one winner: The PCX125.
