Versus: Honda Vision 110 vs Honda PCX125

A resurrected scooter name from the past brought bang-up-to-date, or a modern sleek 125cc machine? Both from the same manufacturer but both very different

Member for

54 years 8 months

Visordown

16 Jan 2014

Brand

Honda

Category

Scooter

Engine Capacity

125cc

Which is the the better buy?

Reasons to buy Honda PCX125	Reasons to buy Honda Vision 110
It's fuel efficient (130mpg) and also has idle stop technology to lower consumption by a further 5%	The Vision is very good on fuel; Honda claim 141.8mpg and it's quite believable too
It's fuel injected and liquid cooled	Lower insurance costs thanks to the cc. It's a group lower than the PCX125
The styling is modern	Parked side-byside in a bike bay the Vision is less likely to get nicked
The engine makes 11.17hp. nearly three more than the Vision	It has flat footboards so you can stow a bag between your legs
Good weather protection, the screen may not be large but it deflects the wind nicely
It's perfectly equipped to take a passenger and they won't be embarrassed to get on board

Price: £2600 Capacity: 124.9cc Power: 11.17hp Dry weight: 124.4kg Seat height: 761mm	Price: £1899 Capacity: 108cc Power: 8.31hp Wet weight: 102kg Seat height: 755mm

Our choice: PCX125

Although the Honda Vision is perfectly adequate, not bad looking, cheaper to run and costs a whopping £701 less than the PCX125, it isn’t quite as useful as its bigger stable mate. If you’re able to ride a 125 and can afford a bit of extra cash, the PCX125 is a fantastic scooter. It will cope with motorways and a passenger without feeling like it’s struggling or underpowered. If you’re planning to keep hold of your scooter for more than a year, it’s worth opting for something a bit more substantial, so there can be only one winner: The PCX125.