2022 Honda ADV150 vs PCX150

Today is Thursday, September 16, 2021. I'm picking up a new 2022 Honda ADV150 scooter for Kevin ( @Excelsior    / @excelsiorddz   , or @Bikes.and.Pizza on Instagram)! He asked me to ride it and give my thoughts on it versus the Honda PCX150. This video is long, so skip around with the chapter markers below.

Kevin found a great deal on a nearly-new 2022 Honda ADV150 at a dealer in Galveston, TX, so he asked if I would pick it up for him. Hmm... let's think about that for a second... OF COURSE! 🤣

I rode it around the Katy area and put it through the paces on some of the roughest roads I could find to test the suspension. Then, I ran my 2015 Honda PCX150 through the same gauntlet for a back-to-back comparison. The ADV150 wins the suspension test hands down.... no competition at all!

The ADV150 handles very well and feels more sure-footed than the PCX150 due to the ADV's wider tires. The ADV has chunky 110/80-14 front and 130/70-13 rear tires vs. the skinny 90/90-14 and 100/90-14 tires on the PCX150. Straight-line stabillity and cornering feel is considerably more confidence-inspring on the ADV150.

The ADV150's braking feel is also drastically better than the PCX150. I couldn't test the ADV150's braking performance to measure stopping distances, but the feel at the lever and brake pad bite is immediately noticeable. It's a night and day difference compared to the PCX150. The seating position is mostly the same between the two scoots, but the ADV150 is slightly more roomy due to the longer seat and the higher handlebar position. The ADV150 will suit taller riders more comfortably than the PCX150's ergo's would.

My only complaint regarding the ADV150 was the instrument cluster... that was a big letdown. The contrast is so-so in direct sunlight, and the display is too busy. There are too many lines and widgets for at-a-glance clarity, and the small fonts require a jeweler's monocular to read! Honda could have done a better job with that display. The Rebel 1100's superb display as a prime example.

Overall, I'll give the ADV150 two big thumbs UP! It's a very comfortable machine for blasting around town or on back roads. The seating position is comfortable, and the suspension soaks up big bumps without bruising your kidneys. I would add a top box and a larger windscreen to round out the features to make a great mini-tourer. Cheers! 😉👍

Time indexes:
0:00 Starting out with a bang... and a jostle!
2:40 Beginning the ADV150 walkaround and comparo to the PCX150
8:08 Smart Key system and under seat storage comparison
10:30 PCX150 startup, variator upgrade discussion
11:48 ADV150 startup, digital dash quick look
12:42 ADV150 parking brake is genius, PCX150 is a FAIL
14:19 ADV150 adjustable windscreen is a nice idea, but it's too short
16:18 Tire comparison, the ADV150's footprint is much better
17:31 Starting the ADV150 t̶o̶r̶t̶u̶r̶e̶ ̶t̶e̶s̶t̶ test ride
20:02 Digital dash visibility and ride quality observations
22:44 ADV150 full-throttle roll-on performance from 10-50 MPH is a bit slow
25:00 ADV150 top speed run yields 63 MPH (indicated)
27:40 ADV150 suspension test
32:54 Another wide-open run on the ADV150, stand-up riding is possible!
36:32 Beginning the PCX150 comparison ride
39:52 PCX150 acceleration run is much quicker than the ADV150, simlar top speed
43:57 PCX150 suspension & kidney torture test
47:28 Ride plans for this weekend, Michelin tire discussion
--
QM
[email protected]

#hondaadv150 #adv150 #pcx150
2022 Honda ADV150
2015 Honda PCX150
Honda ADV 150 scooter
Honda PCX 150 scooter
Honda ADV150 vs PCX150
Honda scooter comparison