What are the long-distance riding experiences of PCX150?
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1. Strong Power: When traveling, with two people and photography equipment totaling 370 pounds, the new PCX150 can maintain a stable cruise at 90 km/h on national highways without any issues. When overtaking, even with the throttle fully open, it can easily surpass most cars. Even with a passenger, the PCX150 still accelerates well without feeling sluggish, especially in the final acceleration phase after 80 km/h, which remains impressive (this is quite rare for a small-displacement scooter). Overtaking on national highways with a passenger still feels confident. 2. Excellent Stability: In calm and windless conditions, riding with a passenger below 95 km/h (as shown on the speedometer) feels very stable without any sense of drifting. Between 95-100 km/h, there is a slight sense of drifting (solo riding does not have this drifting sensation). The key factors are wind and road conditions—on smooth roads without wind, there is no drifting sensation. However, in windy conditions, the sense of drifting can start around 85 km/h, especially with crosswinds, which is unavoidable for small-displacement motorcycles. The PCX150 handles wind resistance well. 3. Braking Performance: No matter how careful you are during motorcycle trips, emergencies are inevitable. On national highways, I encountered two emergencies, and in city riding, I also faced two. These involved cars, tricycles, electric bikes, or pedestrians suddenly crossing the road or turning without looking—some people seem fearless when turning or crossing. During several emergency brakes with a passenger, the speed was above 60 km/h, and once on a national highway, it was close to 80 km/h. In these situations, I instantly locked the rear brake (left hand) while releasing the throttle and applying strong pressure with one finger on the front brake (right hand—during normal riding, I keep one finger on the front brake, applying about 2/3 of the maximum braking force). Even with a passenger, the PCX stopped steadily without any skidding.
I've ridden my PCX150 on several short trips of around 300 kilometers, and the most noticeable feeling is that its riding posture is genuinely comfortable, with no backache even after long hours of riding. The body is stable, cruising at 70-80 km/h feels steady with almost no sense of drifting. Although the windshield isn't very high, the wind deflection is well-designed, so the chest doesn't get uncomfortably blown. The seat is large enough with moderate firmness, preventing quick numbness in the buttocks. However, the 8-liter fuel tank does cause a bit of anxiety, with a fuel consumption of about 2.2 liters per 100 kilometers, requiring a gas station stop every 200-plus kilometers. The power feels slightly weak on mountain roads, requiring careful distance calculation when overtaking. The storage compartment fits a half helmet plus gloves just right, and tying a bag on the rear seat is more practical.
Just took my PCX150 for a weekend ride around the lake loop, and the biggest surprise was the vibration control. After over two hours of continuous riding, there was almost no numbness in the handlebars or footpegs – Honda's tuning skills are truly solid. The seat height is user-friendly, allowing both feet to plant firmly on the ground at stoplights, which feels particularly reassuring. Fuel efficiency was excellent, with mixed mountain and flat roads averaging under 0.2 yuan per kilometer. The only downside was some struggle in the high-speed acceleration phase, especially on long uphill stretches where the power noticeably drained. Storage space is slightly awkward as the top case can't fit a full-face helmet – I later installed a front rack to solve the luggage issue. The stock lighting is adequate, but I'd recommend upgrading the bulbs for night riding.
