Boon Siew Honda has launched the 2018 Honda PCX 150
in Malaysia, priced at RM 10,999. The Honda PCX 150 is a
maxi-scooter, first introduced in Thailand in November 2009. The maxi-scooter
features a bulbous design with the large front fairing and the sharp LED
headlamps and a tall windshield. The scooter gets a broader step-up seat and
raised handlebars. It comes with an all-digital instrument cluster along with a
small storage compartment below the front apron.
The Honda PCX 150 features an under-seat storage
capacity of 25 litres. Honda also offers the PCX Electric in some markets. An
all-new, lighter, steel duplex cradle chassis underpins the new PCX 150 that
boasts of improved manoeuvrability and a shorter wheelbase. The telescopic
front forks and rear mono-shock suspension setup and 14-inch alloy wheels, add
to the premium feel.
The Honda PCX 150 is available in three colour
options - Pearl Metalloid White, Radiate Grey Metallic, and Euphoria Red
Metallic. The front glove box features a 12-volt charging socket to charge your
Smartphone on the go. The Smart Key System incorporates safety features like
anti-theft alarm and answer-back system, which lets the owners locate their
two-wheeler from a distance.
The Honda PCX 150 employs a 149cc, single-cylinder,
liquid-cooled, engine that churns out 14.3 bhp of maximum power at 8,500 rpm
and 13.6 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. The engine pairs to a CVT transmission
with a final belt drive. Anchorage comes from a 220 mm disc up front and a 130
mm drum brake at the rear, while single-channel ABS is optional. The PCX 150
gets a ground clearance of 137 mm and a kerb weight of 130 kg.
