HONDA PCX 160
Rent. Motorbike. Phuket.
Technical scooter details:
Displacement: 156cm³
Engine power: 8,5 kW at 8,500rpm
Torque: 12 Nm at 6000rpm
PGM FI electronic fuel infection
Curb weight: 126kg
Tank capacity: 8.1 liters
Transmission: automatic
Idling stop system
HONDA PCX 160
What we are about to describe and bring to your attention is certainly one of the most interesting motorbikes for tourists, both because of its aesthetic characteristics (which make this scooter a truly exceptional product), and because of its technical and functional. Those looking for a scooter to move easily and nimbly on holiday are looking for some specific features, which this Honda model is able to satisfy perfectly.
Speed and the possibility of having a quick and immediate product are one of the first features sought after by this type of user: when you are on holiday it is very important to have the opportunity to optimize your time as best as possible, and this is one of the characteristics that this product is certainly able to satisfy. If you want to quickly reach a place of interest to visit a tourist attraction and you don’t want to waste time in city traffic, this option is certainly the best: it is no coincidence, in fact, that this scooter is considered a real gem for the city also because it allows you to reach your destination in a short time by whizzing through city traffic, despite its generous dimensions and weight. Precisely in this regard, it must be said that the weight of this scooter model is not at all contained: we are talking about 130 kg of motor vehicle, which guarantees the user a certain stability and safety on the road, without, however, being excessively heavy or difficult to handle. travel.
The model we are talking about is to all intents and purposes among the city scooters, with a very interesting positive aspect: the dimensions and weight are not a negative aspect at all, because they allow for a certain safety and stability and do not lose points to the speed of the vehicle.
There is an under-seat compartment of 28 litres, which allows you to place a full-face helmet but also other objects inside; furthermore, there is also a compartment behind the shield that is sufficiently deep and with a 12 Volt socket. These characteristics give the vehicle further positive aspects, since in addition to the speed and efficient response of the engine there is also the opportunity to travel comfortably, which is especially useful when travelling.
The engine is a 4-stroke, two-valve engine and is liquid-cooled. This allows for very low consumption, with a range of 47.6 km per liter of fuel.
Speaking of chassis, the shock absorbers are worthy of note, equipped with a rear attachment and robust springs (this aspect is very useful on a road like those typical of Thailand); The brakes are disc and drum, with single-channel ABS on the front disc.
The scooter rides very well, also because the driving position allows comfort and support: the presence of a generous and comfortable seat guarantees functionality and safety, but there are also very deep and long footrests which offer the opportunity to stretch out the legs well . Although its performance is very interesting, especially with regards to the strong draw length, there are no negative influences regarding consumption which, as we have said, is optimal and can even be considered better than the old model.
As for the chassis, it is also newly made and this guarantees, together with the rather thin tyres, that you can enjoy a comfortable, snappy, safe and efficient ride both on the open road and in the city: in this regard it is worth remember the presence of the very narrow steering radius and the new shock absorbers.