SLUK | Honda PCX 125 vs Piaggio Medley 125 scooter road test review 

I recently rented the Piaggio Medley for a week's holiday and was really impressed by it. + points: quiet and smooth engine, strong acceleration from standstill, excellent ride and handling which meant it was fun to ride, storage for 2 helmets under the seat, USB socket and trip meter with temperature gauge. - points: lack of wind protection, rather cramped riding position, cheap plastics and not much storage space upfront. I wouldn't swap it for my Yamaha Majesty S though.

Two points I picked up on and only a few minutes into the video. The first being about the PCX having a weak drum brake on the rear. Not in my opinion. I’m 115 kgs and it’s the best rear drum brake I have ever experienced without a doubt. Secondly, the PCX is one of the worst bikes to work on in my experience. To check the valves you have to strip the scooter from the back forwards including removing the passenger grab handle. I once took mine to Hatfield’s of Crowthorne who told me that the valves never often need adjustment and just to bring it in and they’ll have a listen to it and tell me if they need adjusting! That’s how much of a pig that job is to do. That said, I love the PCX and how it rides. For a 125 they pull well and the short wheelbase gave them a decent turn in the corners or through traffic. Apparently the new model has fixed the shortcomings in the widely criticised ride quality. Best regards Scoots

Great video, thanks boys. However, now I’m really confused - cannot decide between either! I’ve never ridden a Piaggio - have had Honda Forza 300, Burgman 125, 400 and 650 and had a PCX years ago when it first came out and had that horrid little bump on the seat - got rid of it a week later. They’re bringing out a new PCX 125 and Forza 300 this year in summer I believe though the Forza 300 will have a higher seat than it’s predecessor so that’s out for me sadly! Keep the interviews coming - they’re the most informative I’ve seen on YT so far!

best and most informative scooter review I've watched keep up the good work boys cheers much appreciated

The rear suspension on the 2019 Honda PCX is so much better with ABS combined brakes, along with an LCD display, lighter wheels and increased tyre size.

Glottal stops galore, and not too impressed with your defensive put down of the BMW rider (inverted snobbery), but a useful review. Thanks.

i have the pcx 2015 and them foot boards aren't standard I do 400 miles a month and never skips a beat

The rear suspension on the 2019 Honda PCX is so much better, along with ABS combined brakes, LCD display, lighter wheels and increased tyre size.

yeah the Piaggio Meddles vs Honda SH125i ? plz ... i am loking for one of them but like we see honda have more history on 125 inyection and start stop than piaggio. but desing of 2016 are better on piaggio and have more space to hold the helmet and litel more cheap.

Thank you great help !

Previous generation SH150 vs previous generation medley 150?? Which one is the better choice used? (if they cost about the same)

great review, good job guys! what about the Medley vs. Nmax (both are 125ccm), what do you think?

Thanks, a very informative comparison. In descriptions of the PCX Version of 2020 from South America u. Asia is shown a keyless system. Do you think that has advantages o. disadvantages? I ask, because I may be interested in a model from 2019.

Very nice and quality videos guys thanks

good job

honda is better made bikes..and from 2011 with startstop system.5 year later the piaggio..

Very good video

PCX can do 70mph Honda claims. Can you do an update for the recent models?

To medley 125 vs sh 125!

The Piaggio Medley is more like the honda click 125

I bought the PCX, shockingly bad scooter.

for 3 and something grand the bikes shiteeee id much rather a ktm rc 125,yamaha yzf125 or an enduro like wr 125 or a dt 125/dtr 125 a ped is just not worth 3 grand

What a amateur channel. To much windnoise.