VLOG: 2015 Honda PCX150 // 100 MPG Eco Commuter!

[@ZoahPorre]

I dig this scooter. Something so small being useful at highway speeds seems pretty legit to me, as I have a 300 mile weekly trip on hwy 59 just for work. This thing would save me stacks of cash.

[@Sixbears]

I picked up a 2013 PCX this year with only 1600 miles on it. Excellent shape. Got a good deal. I love the darn thing. More fun at 40 than I ever had on my 900 cc bike at 80.

[@mustangpilot6786]

Just bought a 2022 PCX here in Houston, love it so far!! 89mpg

[@beardrn]

I'm amazed at your high avg mpg despite the lower mass roller weights you installed. I have the 2021 PCX and with everything stock I was getting at best 87mpg (top speed around 68mph). I recently switched to 17g roller weights and it dropped me to 80mpg (top speed around 64mph), although it increased my acceleration from standstill. I weigh approximately 90kg.

[@Rammer_Jammer]

Love the Pcx...Ride mine all the time bouncing back and forth to town.100 mpg can't beat it

[@roberthastings6270]

I work at Honda in Canada, get a bit of a break on all of our products pricing. Your vids have renewed my interest in the PCX. Thanks !

[@QuasiMotard]

Thanks for the feedback! The new PCX160 should be an even better scoot than my older PCX150! My only concern is with the valve maintenance intervals... whether they are the same or more frequent, and if it's more difficult or expensive to do it. The PCX150's valve maintenance isn't hard, but it's VERY time consuming to pull all of the Tupperware off of the bike to get in there. 4-valve heads can be more tedious to adjust, so we'll see how that works out. Otherwise, the PCX160 is significantly improved over the older models... engine power & efficiency, top speed, rear suspension, chassis rigitidy, digital gauges, etc. Cheers, and good luck with your PCX search! 😉👍 --QM

[@rolandn1677]

It's really impressive how you handle the pcx on highway!✌

[@papaballoon]

Love small bike commuting. I owned and rode a CB125S built in 1985. Bought it in 1995 sold it in early 2014 within a few months of 19 years. 100 mpg normally. Up to 130 if i was careful. My current ride is the one that replaced it. A 2007 250 morphous. 60 mpg. 80 mph top, but i seldom do that. Usually 55-60 max. Love scooters!

[@QuasiMotard]

I completely agree! I have a 1978 Honda CB125S sitting in my garage right now that's waiting to be restored. I always wanted a CB125 in my early teens, but I chose to buy the 1984 Honda XL125S when I was 14 years old because I could ride it everywhere... pavement or dirt. I put over 35K miles on that little XL125 riding all around OK, AR, and MO in just the first 2 years! I upgraded to bigger bikes when I turned 16, but I always regretted selling the little XL125S... it was such a great little bike. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@jamesharold4983]

Those pink, hot orange with purple hues sunsets is what we have over here x10.🤙 You got me thinking of picking up a PCX now.

[@hendricks6760]

Wow, looks fun! I just bought mine few days ago, waiting to take my training and get my motorcycle license, mines a red PCX150 2020 so far I rode around my block. I’m stoked about the gas mileage!!

[@jered2177]

Great mpg, awesome scoot.

[@donovanthompson7864]

these are really fun bro, i aint crap my first time on it trynna gun it around the corner. i had streeet burns. but had a blast lol

[@jameshenry1729]

I've bought the 2022 Pcx & I think the rollers are (18.5 grams . )))I'm still breaking in so still haven't tried to go full speed. Just up to 60-65 ,my MPG is only 88 MPG driving to & from town .In town after refueling & reset trip setting it showed 104 MPG then went down to 88mpg after getting on Hwy back to house 10 miles away

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, James, and congrats on your new 2022 PCX! The fuel economy will improve after the engine has broken-in a little bit. I noticed that my PCX150's economy improved after 600-800 miles. The Dr.Pulley sliders significantly improved the economy by nearly 15% for my mixed city/highway commuting duties.; it jumped from ~96 MPG to 115+ over the same commutes and road conditions. Variator sliders are generally lighter than factory rollers. OEM rollers that weigh 17-19g are typically replaced with sliders in the 12-14g range. The sliders' different shape makes them behave differently and alters how early the front variator pulley is forced closed (pinched together to make the belt ride higher in the groove) through centrifugal force. The lighter weight of the sliders gives you quicker acceleration from a stop, but the variator ramps are still squeezed tighter together during high-RPM operation (better top speed and lower engine RPM vs speed due to the "taller" front pulley ratio). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@michaelbw]

100 MPG (US) average overall on my 2020 PCX..... bought new, done 50,000 km (31,000 miles). Does better town and around, up to 80 - 85 km/hr (about 50 mph). Above 90 km/h (55 mph) it is quite a bit more thirsty.

[@Truthseeker71]

I’d love to see you get the new PCX and hear your thoughts on it. I may get one in the future. Can’t seem to find any reviews of of the US model at this time.

[@QuasiMotard]

Agreed! The only reviews that I've seen on the new PCX160 are from the Asian markets. Maybe I'll snag one in the next couple of months and satisfy our curiosities?! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@Truthseeker71]

@@QuasiMotard Awesome! Looking forward to that!

[@bigeyetuna1]

The windscreen sure must keep you from the blast of the wind, didn't even make a dent on your MPG!

[@phxrsx]

Love mine. I'm getting 112mpg on my 2013 PCX.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Hmm.. Those emulators sound like what I did to the DR650 and drilled extra holes in the damper rods. 👍

[@jakethegreat2456]

I googled it and it said it goes 85 mph, thank you for clearing things up

[@beardrn]

I live in Houston, TX and I have a 2021 PCX. My top speed was 70mph going downhill. I weigh approximately 90kg. I recently changed my roller weights to 17g vs the stock 19g. This has drastically increased my acceleration, but it lowered my avg mpg and my new top speed is about 64mph.

[@patrickmcclure2999]

I have a 2021 PCX 160 USA model and 68mph is all I can get. I have 3500 miles on it now so its broken in. But it doesn't want to do anymore than that. I can tell you for sure though about 92-93mpg is the best I get if you keep speeds under 50mph, but running it harder your down in the 80's (Not that its bad LOL). My 2015 for sure did better on gas.

[@pccookingwithtim7712]

I am currently getting 115 mpg on commutes.

[@brianp5244]

Nice video. 2011 Pcx 125 in my garage. Think I'll take it to work tomorrow. Put the NCY variator in it a while back, what a difference that made with cruising speed.

[@QuasiMotard]

Congrats on your PCX125... ride that thing! The PCX's are fantastic commute tools if you can pick your routes to stay off of the really fast highways. I wish that Honda would import the newer Forza 300/350 to the USA because it would be a perfect commuter, IMHO. It's able to run 85+ MPH all day without any trouble, and the new rider aids (e.g., ABS, HSTC, adjustable windscreen, etc) give it significant advantages over the older/smaller scooters. It's slightly larger than the PCX, but it's not quite a maxi-scoot... and it gets very good fuel economy (in the 85 MPG range). 😉👍 --QM

[@catfish24]

Where did you get the windshield if you don't mind me asking and is it the tall or extra tall I need one for my 2013 honda pcx 150

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, David! The screen that I have on my 2015 PCX150 is the National Cycle VStream Sport Touring (medium height): www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-sport-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161414 . It works very well, but I think the taller version might be better for reducing helmet noise and turbulence. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@kristophertrout7328]

You got a pontoon kit? Looking like Nicholas is going to give you a bath.

[@andreacerutti5090]

Questo scooter in Italia non è stato un successo ma il restiling mi è piaciuto e anche le migliorie e Honda lo tiene sempre a listino e presente nelle concessionarie. Motivo credo sia meno pratico nell' uso quotidiano rispetto ad altri scooter Honda.

[@TheSilentscope1982]

you using standard tire size? I feel a bit uncomfortable on my '15 pcx 150 when the wind starts blowing at highway speeds, so i normally keep my riding to the city.

[@QuasiMotard]

I am still running the factory sizes, but I have upgraded the tires to Michelin City Grip tires instead of the original IRC Hoop's. The Michelin's profile looks and feels a bit wider than the IRC's, and I noticed that the high-speed stability increased when I switched over. The original IRC's only had ~2K miles on them, but I was never impressed with their handling or wet grip. The PCX150 is a lightweight scoot with lots of surface area, so it does get bullied by the wind at higher speeds. I'm accustomed to it now after several thousand highway miles so it doesn't bother me too much. I also noticed that a light grip on the bars tends to help because I'm not putting any extra presssure/bias on the bars to influence the bike's natural line. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@TheSilentscope1982]

@@QuasiMotard fkn eh i should upgrade them too. Thanks for the videos man, cool to see someone vlogging on the same year pcx 150 as i have!

[@joshuab5252]

I know you said you installed the doctor pulley variator on your pcx but you didn't mention what size slider weight you used? Is that all you changed to get your 72 to 74 mph top end? Thanks for your time!

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Joshua! The only mechanical or performance upgrades that I've installed are the Dr.Pulley variator kit and the National Cycle windscreen. I discussed the Dr.Pulley slider weights in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nauWdI1_nthoars . The sliders that came with the Dr.Pulley variator kit were 12g, but I have since replaced them with 14g sliders. The top speed doesn't seem to be affected by the heavier weights, but the 12g sliders definitely gave faster acceleration. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@daletaylor5734]

Careful quasi! Honking your horn is asking for a road rage incident. ;( I don't want to read about you getting ran off the road by some AH in a fit of rage. I would greatly miss you videos:-)

[@pilyomotoride7781]

Hi what windshield are you using givi or the national cycle? I'm planing to buy the national cycle for my 2015 pcx but not sure which one the tall or extra tall . Which one would you recommend? My height is 5'8 . I'll be using the bike for highway commute. Thanks in advance

[@QuasiMotard]

Congrats on your PCX150! You and I are similar heights, so my comparisons should work for you. The screen that I have on my 2015 PCX150 is the National Cycle VStream Sport Touring (medium height): www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-sport-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161414 . I like the height of this screen, but I think that the Tall Touring screen would work better to reduce helmet turbulence: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-tall-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161415. I might add a MRA X-Creen Tour spoiler to the top of the NC sport screen to give some tunability... but that costs another $140! Ouch! I have the tall Givi D1130ST ( www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/givi-d1130st-d1136st-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=995157 ) on my 2016 PCX150, but I don't like it as much because the screen is too large and flimsy... it bounces and wobbles around too much at freeway speeds. The National Cycle screens are a bit more rigid and vertical so they don't flex as much. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@pilyomotoride7781]

@@QuasiMotard thank you for the fast response. I'll be ordering the extra tall tonight

[@pilyomotoride7781]

Forgot to ask if the windshield comes with a kit to move the mirrors?

[@QuasiMotard]

Yes, the NC screens come with mirror relocation brackets that push the mirrors away from the sides of the screen during full left/right steering lock. They are just powder-coated metal plates, but they work perfectly! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@Sventy11]

Sorry for being blunt, but how much do you weigh? I am about 240 and nervous about getting something this small.

[@mentaltrainingeich]

64 miles..wow! When I sit for more than 40 miles on my PCX I have terrible pain on my butt. Is your seat stock or with modifications?

[@QuasiMotard]

64 miles is NOTHING! You should check out some of my scooter touring videos where I crush 400+ miles/day with the PCX! 🤣 ( One example here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnLThJ6MeNOhZ8U ). The seat is completely stock on this PCX. I'll add an AirHawk Cruiser seat pad for longer tours, but the original seat works fine for me as long as the duration isn't more than 3-4 hours at a stretch. Otherwise, I need that AirHawk or an extended leg stretch break every few hours. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@wormeaten]

Honda Forza 750??? What do you think about it?

[@QuasiMotard]

I would LOVE to have one of the new Forza's here in the USA, but Honda doesn't (yet) import them here! The Integra 700/750, the X-ADV 750, and the new Forza 350 are also high on my list. If Honda ever decides to bring any of those to the States, then I'll drop a deposit for one as soon as the pre-orders are announced! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@wormeaten]

@@QuasiMotard exactly. Forza 750 is the perfect commuting scooter/bike. Great look and better space management than Integra or ADV. I love maxi scooters because of their performance, practicality, and comfort. I was driving Piaggio Beverly 500 in past and I love it. Also was watching CTX 700 but Rebell 1100 is the perfect Bike with DCT. But I'm an afraid little bit of Rebell's comfort. I like to stretch my legs so I will love it more if Honda has the Shadow DCT version.

[@austingreen7534]

What oil do you use in your scoot?

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Austin! I've been running the factory-recommended Honda HP4M 10W-30 (or 10W-40) oil in this scooter since it was new. The HP4M is a semi-synthetic oil blend with molybednum for friction reduction. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@markwalters1584]

Speaking of hurricanes - I think you made it through Nicholas unscathed didn't you?

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Mark! Yes, my neighborhood in Katy was very fortunate. We had some downed trees and fences from wind damage, but we didn't have any flooding or power outages here. The adjacent neighborhoods and even Wal-Mart were out of power for about 24 hours. Everything around here seems to be back to normal now. 😉👍 --QM

[@damacknificent151]

How tall is this windshield? Who makes it?

[@woody5563]

I might have missed it but what windshield is that?

[@QuasiMotard]

The screen that I have on my 2015 PCX150 is the National Cycle VStream Sport Touring (medium height): www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-sport-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161414 . I'm 5'7" (170 cm), and I like the height of this screen, but I think that the Tall Touring screen would work better to reduce helmet turbulence: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/national-cycle-vstream-tall-touring-windscreen-honda-pcx150-2014-2018?sku_id=1161415. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@genebartolini2233]

Hope HONDA PCX150cc shall not be phase out by Honda Company, for the body and power engine is very ideal not too big and not too small like Airblade, many like them only not available in our market

[@phxrsx]

They sell wayyyyyy to many to be phased out.

[@FattyOn2Wheels]

My 125cc does 80 so why so low power for a 150cc

[@wakaoeh]

what is the total mileage your pcx had travelled in its entire life

[@QuasiMotard]

Hello, and thanks for watching! This 2015 Honda PCX150 currently has 4434 miles (7136 km). The mileage is increasing slowly because I didn't ride this one very often over the past few years. I also spread out my commute miles across several different bikes and cars so they don't take a huge hit in mileage. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@DavidJongibo]

How tall are u?

[@QuasiMotard]

I'm 5' 6" (29" inseam) and ~170 lbs riding weight with all my gear (helmet, jacket, boots, etc). 😉👍 --QM

[@ispreview4486]

How fast dose a 150 go stock.

[@QuasiMotard]

My 2015 and 2016 PCX150's hit the factory rev-limiter at 62-63 MPH. After installing different variator pieces (e.g., slider weights or variator ramps), the top speed was increased to 72-74 MPH without hitting the rev-limiter... now the top speed is drag-limited by air resistance. 😉👍 --QM

[@jenaigee]

hmuch your pcx in ur country?

[@christopheredwards8469]

I live here in Central Arkansas I'd like to ride with yall one day I just have a small scooter right now looking to get the 2022 honda adv 150 scooter. I'll still keep my zuma tho

[@QuasiMotard]

Howdy, Christopher! Our rides are always open-invitation, so anyone is welcome to join in the fun! I'll try to remember to drop you a note next time we're planning to ride up to Arkansas so maybe we can meet up somewhere. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@yingchan388]

I live on the West side of Houston , no far from your area.If you are willing to sell the PCX 150 white, I like to offer your $1250 because I have to pay Tax too..

[@QuasiMotard]

Thanks for the offer! I'll let you know if/when I'm ready to sell or trade it. My local dealer offered me $1850 for it a few months ago, so I'll see where the market stands in a few weeks. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@davestraight8219]

'smaller than a football' yeah but yours isnt a real football *cough *cough :D