Already use Honda PCX 2018 version for more than a year and has clocked more than 14,000 km. It uses same engine and gearbox as the Vario.
Yes it is reliable, no problem except slight vibration when it is cold. After warmed up - no complaint. Max speed is 113 km/h, mod will cost a lot and to me not worth it.
Maintenance is cheap, first at 1,000 km and thereafter at 6,000 km and every 6,000 km after that. At 12,000 km, the spark plug was changed, costed about RM25.
At normal service, only engine oil was changed. I use Honda Jaso MB oil, costs about RM20 including labour. Thus far, I spent a total less than RM200 for maintenance.
If you ride at 90 km/h max, fuel reading is at 49 km/litre while if you speed constantly at 110 km/h, fuel consumption dropped below 40 km/litre.
Do you did your maintenance in 6000km interval? And there is no problem to the engine whatsoever so far?
I find it to be quite strange because I have always been told that motorcycle/scooter need to be serviced once in 1000km. But, in the manual book, it is stated to service in 6000km interval.