Honda PCX specifications
Honda · Scooter
Honda’s PCX uses a 157cc liquid-cooled engine and automatic V-Matic belt drive. The listed seat height is 30.1 inches and curb weight is 291 lb. A 14-inch front wheel and 13-inch rear wheel are part of its road-scooter configuration; base MSRP is $4,349.
Honda PCX
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | 157cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Displacement | 157cc |
| Bore x stroke | 60.0x55.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel system | Programmed Fuel-Injection system (PGM-FI); 28mm throttle body |
| Transmission | Automatic V-Matic belt drive |
| Front suspension | 31mm fork |
| Front suspension travel | 3.9 in |
| Rear suspension | Twin hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension travel | 3.7 in |
| Front brake | Single 220mm disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | 130mm drum |
| Front tire | 110/70-14 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-13 |
| Seat height | 30.1 in |
| Wet weight (curb) | 291 lb |
| Wheelbase | 51.7 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 26.5° |
| Trail | 3.1 in |
| Fuel capacity | 2.1 gal |
| Valve train | SOHC; four valves per cylinder |
| Warranty | Transferable, one year included, limited warranty |
| Starting MSRP | $4,349 |
| Destination charge | $600 |
What makes the PCX comfortable
The PCX is built around ride comfort. Total Motorcycle describes a modern chassis aimed at minimizing weight while maximizing handling and comfort, with a simple frame structure that balances light weight against rigidity, and wide tires, a 110/70-14 front and a 130/70-13 rear, whose air volume helps give linear handling and a comfortable ride. The engine has an automatic hydraulic cam-chain adjuster that removes a routine maintenance point.
Service points and known quirks
The price is $1,700 more than the Metropolitan and $2,050 less than Yamaha's XMAX at $6,399. The 157cc engine, 291 lb curb weight, 30.1 in seat and 2.1 gal tank suit a commuter who needs to use faster roads. A buyer comparing the PCX with the Honda ADV160 should check the seat and the under-seat storage in person, and ask the dealer about the warranty and the service interval.
Storage, drivetrain and fuel range on the PCX
The PCX is a practical commuter. Total Motorcycle says its 2.1 gal tank sits under the floorboard for a low center of gravity, and its under-seat compartment holds 30 liters, enough for a full-face helmet. A hydraulic lifter operates the cam-chain tensioner to reduce chain vibration and noise while improving fuel efficiency.
PCX against the Zuma 125, XMAX and ADV160
Yamaha's Zuma 125 is the cheaper rival at $3,799 and 282 lb. Its XMAX is a 292cc scooter at $6,399 and 403 lb. Honda's own Honda ADV160 uses the same 157cc engine and belt drive at $4,499, in an adventure-style body.
Honda PCX — specification referenceHonda · Scooter
The 2026 Honda PCX is a 157cc liquid-cooled scooter with an automatic V-Matic belt drive, front-wheel ABS and electric start. It is a commuter scooter with a modern chassis, wide tires and good fuel economy, put at around 100 mpg by one owner-data site. It suits a rider who wants to keep up with city traffic and use a scooter every day.
What makes the PCX comfortable
The PCX is built around ride comfort. Total Motorcycle describes a modern chassis aimed at minimizing weight while maximizing handling and comfort, with a simple frame structure that balances light weight against rigidity, and wide tires, a 110/70-14 front and a 130/70-13 rear, whose air volume helps give linear handling and a comfortable ride. The engine has an automatic hydraulic cam-chain adjuster that removes a routine maintenance point.
Service points and known quirks
The PCX needs little, but owners report two things. Motoryk says some owners report rough idling or stalling, typically from a dirty throttle body or fuel injector on a low-mileage bike stored infrequently, and recommends checking the CVT belt and rollers around 12,000 miles, which it calls cheap maintenance that lazy owners skip. It puts the enhanced Smart Power Plus engine's fuel efficiency at 100 mpg or more.
What it costs to put on the road
The price is $1,700 more than the Metropolitan and $2,050 less than Yamaha's XMAX at $6,399. The 157cc engine, 291 lb curb weight, 30.1 in seat and 2.1 gal tank suit a commuter who needs to use faster roads. A buyer comparing the PCX with the ADV160 should check the seat and the under-seat storage in person, and ask the dealer about the warranty and the service interval.
Storage, drivetrain and fuel range on the PCX
The PCX is a practical commuter. Total Motorcycle says its 2.1 gal tank sits under the floorboard for a low center of gravity, and its under-seat compartment holds 30 liters, enough for a full-face helmet. A hydraulic lifter operates the cam-chain tensioner to reduce chain vibration and noise while improving fuel efficiency.
Motoryk calls it a highly reliable urban commuter with excellent fuel economy and notes that the CVT belt is the key drivetrain wear item and that high demand in urban commuter markets keeps used prices strong.
PCX against the Zuma 125, XMAX and ADV160.
Yamaha's Zuma 125 is the cheaper rival at $3,799 and 282 lb. Its XMAX is a 292cc scooter at $6,399 and 403 lb. Honda's own ADV160 uses the same 157cc engine and belt drive at $4,499, in an adventure-style body.
- Model-year range
- 2025–2026
- Compared editions
- 2
- Specification entries
- 21
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2026 Honda PCX questions
How many miles per gallon does a Honda PCX get?
Motoryk puts the PCX's Smart Power Plus engine at around 100 mpg or more. Actual mileage varies with weight and speed, and the tank holds 2.1 gal.
What maintenance does a Honda PCX need?
Very little. The engine has an automatic hydraulic cam-chain adjuster, and Motoryk suggests checking the CVT belt and rollers at around 12,000 miles and keeping the throttle body clean on a scooter that sits.