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December 23rd, 2013, 11:00 AM
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Which is the the better buy?
Reasons to buy Honda PCX125
Reasons to buy Yamaha X-Max 125
It's fuel efficient (130mpg) and also has idle stop technology to lower consumption by a further 5%
It handles well, with a sporty chassis
At £2600 it's almost £1,300 cheaper than the X-Max
The 15" front wheel aids stability (The PCX's is 14")
It's got Honda's CBS combined braking system
There's under-seat storage for two helmets (the PCX takes one)
It's 45kg lighter than the bulky X-Max 125
It offers good weather protection, with a decent screen
It's agile and has a low seat height, goof for novice riders
It makes nearly 3hp more than the Honda, at 14.1hp.
It's styling is modern and distinctively Honda
It's got presence, with big-scooter looks
Price: £2600
Capacity: 124.9cc
Power: 11.17hp
Dry weight: 124.4kg
Seat height: 761mm
Price: £3899
Capacity: 124cc
Power: 14.1hp
Wet weight: 169kg
Seat height: 792mm
Our choice: PCX125
The X-Max is a substantial machine for a 125, with good road presence, a powerful, torquey engine and a quality finish. If you’re looking for something a bit sportier and cash isn’t an issue, it could be the right choice.
However, the PCX125 is a convincing package too. It's sophisticated, nippy and practical. And then we come to the price. The X-Max may be better outright but not by £1,300-worth. It's a whole 50% more than the PCX. We think budget is especially important in the practically-minded scooter market and for that reason the Yamaha is outgunned.
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Which is the the better buy?
Reasons to buy Honda PCX125
Reasons to buy Yamaha X-Max 125
It's fuel efficient (130mpg) and also has idle stop technology to lower consumption by a further 5%
It handles well, with a sporty chassis
At £2600 it's almost £1,300 cheaper than the X-Max
The 15" front wheel aids stability (The PCX's is 14")
It's got Honda's CBS combined braking system
There's under-seat storage for two helmets (the PCX takes one)
It's 45kg lighter than the bulky X-Max 125
It offers good weather protection, with a decent screen
It's agile and has a low seat height, goof for novice riders
It makes nearly 3hp more than the Honda, at 14.1hp.
It's styling is modern and distinctively Honda
It's got presence, with big-scooter looks
Price: £2600
Capacity: 124.9cc
Power: 11.17hp
Dry weight: 124.4kg
Seat height: 761mm
Price: £3899
Capacity: 124cc
Power: 14.1hp
Wet weight: 169kg
Seat height: 792mm
Our choice: PCX125
The X-Max is a substantial machine for a 125, with good road presence, a powerful, torquey engine and a quality finish. If you’re looking for something a bit sportier and cash isn’t an issue, it could be the right choice.
However, the PCX125 is a convincing package too. It's sophisticated, nippy and practical. And then we come to the price. The X-Max may be better outright but not by £1,300-worth. It's a whole 50% more than the PCX. We think budget is especially important in the practically-minded scooter market and for that reason the Yamaha is outgunned.
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