Honda has revealed the new 2018 Honda PCX125 for the
European market. The scooter features a single-channel ABS with a 220 mm front
disc and a 130 mm rear drum.
The 2018 model retains
the characteristic silhouette of the PCX. However, the front fascia of the 2018
model is sportier, with sleek LED DRL merging into the LED headlamp. The tail
light and indicators are LED as well. The instrumentation is a new easy-to-read
inverse LCD unit. The large left-hand fairing pocket is large enough to hold a
drink can and now has an extended lid (compared to the old design) to allow the
rider to access the contents easily. It also contains a 12V AC adaptor. The
underseat storage is up by 1 litre, to 28 litres.
The 2018 Honda PCX125 is built on a new steel duplex
frame design. The frame rides on upgraded suspension, with twin shock absorber
setup at the back; and 31 mm telescopic fork up front. Powering the scooter is
a 125 cc SOHC engine with liquid cooling and fuel injection. It produces more
peak power with no loss of bottom-end torque compared to the earlier model. The
peak power stands at 12.2 PS at 8,500 rpm and maximum torque of 11.8 Nm comes
in at 5,000 rpm.
As per WMTC mode, the scooter returns 47.6 km/l, and
has an 8-litre fuel tank. This translates to over 400 km of claimed tank range.
There’s a selectable Idling Stop System as well. The new 8-spoke cast aluminium
wheels wear 100-section front and 120-section rear tyres. Honda is yet to
announce the pricing and availability of the scooter. The 2017 iteration costs
GBP 2,899.
