Honda PCX 150 (2018) (4th Generation)

The PCX travelled 1,851 km today. I went for an oil change that costed me RM25. The same engine oil was chosen Made by Petronas for Honda This was how the oil looked like after more than 1,400 km of travel. Would probably last another 600 km? After the running in, I think it would be good to have the oil changed and the debris I saw from the old oil were probably more than justified it. I will keep on using the Honda Jaso MB 10w-30 engine oil. Most shops will recommend using fully synthetic which they claimed are better for the engine. I felt reluctant because the synthetic oils mostly are 10w-40 rated which are higher than the specified by Honda (10w-30). Some shops even recommend the Jaso MA oils, against the Jaso MB specified by Honda. I wonder if the shops know the difference. If one read the label on the Honda engine oil, it is clear that the oil is sufficient for any given condition and having been R&D by Honda.

After the first service, the engine is noticeably more refined and less in vibration. Acceleration is much smoother, gone are the harshness of the brand new engine. I believe things are getting better with the engine. Before the service, the engine was displaying 47.4 km/litre as the average fuel consumption. After the service and a refuel, I reseted the counter, and after more than 100 km, I am getting average of 44 km/litre. May be it was caused by my frequent in town short distance ride. Otherwise, I believe the engine oil is the culprit. I will continue to monitor. At Tandoori House, Kota Tinggi I don't get to ride much, only to short distances. Today, I went for a ride to Kota Tinggi, Johor which is 40 km from home. The traffic and weather was great for riding. However, the wind wasn't so kind. I have to be on the extra alert, especially when overtaking large lorries. The 43 litre Givi box could be more aerodynamic. But, I still love the box. 2 large full face - no...

When the 4th generation Honda PCX 150 was introduced in Malaysia, I was shopping for my first motorcycle. I have always like Honda PCX but the premium price it was made me shy away. I was actually looking for Yamaha NMax, bigger cc by a bit and cheaper. Yamaha N-Max The Honda PCX is priced at RM10,999 or about GBP2,000 while the NMax on the road price was RM9,100 or about GBP1,655. I first went to a Yamaha authorised dealer to look at the NMax 155 and then to a Honda authorised dealer to look at a moped when I bumped into the 3rd generation of PCX 150. I then realised how much better the fit and finish of the Honda PCX. The passenger's foot peg releases and closes with more solid and premium feel than those on the NMax. The brand new Honda PCX 150 (3rd generation) was having a clearance price of RM9,400 or about GBP1,700. I then tempted to buy the PCX because of the huge discount. Honda PCX 150 (3rd generation) I then started to compare the differences between the...