hi everyone, i'm on the search for used big looking scooter budget around 6k and currently found nmax V1 2017 and PCX 2017 not sure V1 or V2, the color is white with red seat.
both are around 6k
anyone got experience with both bike?
which 1 is more comfortable and easier to find spare parts?
will be riding in town only and mostly santai ride on weekends only

go for NMax. PCX problem with tps.

I went through this route before thinking of getting used scooters as my first bike, happened to shortlist the same 2 you mentioned here, NMAX and PCX.

Yamaha bikes gave me the fear of them been heavily modded. Cosmetic mod is ok, mechanical mod is the one I am afraid of, unless you know the exact mod put in and able to maintain them after.
Another fear I have is theft rates on Yamaha bikes.

However, selling away an NMAX is much easier than PCX.

TPS problem with PCX is a cheap and easy fix if it ever occur. Most likely it won't occur if you buy used 'cos the owner might have replaced the TPS. It was never a concern for me.

PCX no worry about theft. Not fast bike, not much mods to satisfy those kaki modder. 😬

In the end is what suits you lah.

Both are equally good. If you want easy disposal after roughing it out, go for Nmax. If you want low key and fuel saving, PCX.

What do you mean by the mechanical mod part? Meaning certain stuff need to mod to make the ride nicer?

I'm actually not looking for speed. I'm more towards comfortable cruising santai ride. And maybe mod a bit on the look.

Tbh, how often are these kinda scooters get stolen? If only park inside mall and condo shouldn't have such problems right? I know nothing about bike theft 😅

Scooter is always santai and most comfortable.
No engine vibration problem.
Twist and go.

CVT mod is the most common on these scooters to "go faster".
Premature CVT belt snapping is the common result of such mod.
It's a no-no for me.

Upgrade engine cc is another mod.

Bike theft, even in condo, if they want to nick your bike, they just come in hailat or panel van, lift the bike in and off they go.

din know can upgrade engine cc for bike. thought only can do that through swapping engine.

i see, so i would need a good lock too then

now riding lousy kapcai no need worry about theft

Both bikes not in the radar for thievery in Malaysia, unless you getting Yamaha NVX.

Parts and accessories NMAX more than PCX in Malaysia, but you can always go cross border to get more choices for PCX.

great to know that.
NVX out of budget, if NVX then might just top up a bit and get vespa 125

think i gonna go test ride both on this weekends.

i like that PCX got a lot of cosmetic mod compared to NMAX tho but many people called it the old uncle bike for some reason

I would prefer the PCX. If only for the bigger under seat storage.


The PCX has better weather protection, and doesnt look so terribly out of sorts when you put on a bigger touring windshield if that's your thing. Parts are easy to find anyway...and if you don't mind sourcing from our neighbour up north, then parts become a non issue. Very reliable, very economical.

Uncle PCX doesn't bother me...I'm uncle age anyway.

Edit. And the PCX has simple exposed handlebar design. Easy to adjust angle or install risers to fit your riding position.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Dec 7 2022, 04:18 PM

PCX was my final pick too...

but changed my mind after that, and gone for a new scooter as my 1st ride

😬

Which scooter did u ended up getting?

ADV150.

Love it to bits!

Someone opened a thread here cow father cow mother about it. hahahah.

Failed jpj again, think I'm gonna giv up d

Oh no.. sorry to hear that.. fail at the titi again?

Go and practice more. That's what I did.

PS Samy let me go back with unlimited practice. I usually go back in the afternoon, take a big bike and start practice non-stop.

Ya titi again, today too fast pula

Looks like you need more practical.
Take some time and go back practice, keep doing it until you are comfortable with it for the exam.

Riding needs muscle memory for quick reaction, not much time to think.
So go practice more to train the muscle memory.

This post has been edited by WH4CockcooBird: Dec 8 2022, 09:42 AM

you know what they say, third time's the charm

Buy small bike and practice. after that retook the license.

buying bike without license no problem.

went n test ride nmax v1 n pcx on saturday
decided to go for pcx, it feels more premium and more comfortable than nmax v1
but have to wait until jan for another used unit from the shop

Have to say good choice and bestest choice 'cos it's also same as my choice

Yes, Honda scooters are more refined.