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2023 Honda PCX 125 / PCX 150 / PCX 160 Tire Sizes, Cold Pressures & Gearing Ratios

OEM tire sizes, front cold PSI (), rear cold PSI (), sprocket teeth count, final drive ratio, and chain pitch for 2023 Honda PCX 125 / PCX 150 / PCX 160.

Technical PassportOEM VERIFIED
Engine
157cc
Cooling
Liquid-Cooled with Compact Side-Mounted Radiator & Built-in Engine Fan
Final Drive
Belt Drive
Engine Oil
0.90 L (0.95 US qt) [0.80 L at drain / oil strainer screen clean]
Spark Plug
NGK LMAR8L-9
Front Tire
110/70-14 M/C 50P (PCX160) / 100/80-14 (PCX150)
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Gen 2010–2026

Factory Platform Compatibility: All workshop fluid capacities, maintenance milestones, torque specifications, and consumables on this specification sheet are factory-identical across model years 2010 through 2026.

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17 Production Years (2010–2026)
Suggested Items3 Verified Workshop Consumables Available for this Job
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Tire Engineering & Multi-Scenario Pressure Matrix

ETRTO Validated
Inflation targets calibrated across operating modes, verified rim width ranges, and certified alternate sizes.
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Multi-Scenario Inflation Pressures
Solo Street / CommutingCold Baseline
Front: Not Available
Rear: Not Available
Two-Up Passenger & LuggageMax Load
Front: Not Available
Rear: Not Available
Off-Highway / Terrain Pressure
Maintain OEM cold baseline for street transfers; adjust -2 to -4 PSI for loose terrain.
Rim Geometry & ETRTO Envelopes
Front Wheel
OEM Rim Width:Not Available
Permissible Envelope:Not Available
Rear Wheel
OEM Rim Width:Not Available
Permissible Envelope:Not Available
Operating outside ETRTO envelope width alters crown radius, accelerates shoulder wear, and impacts lean stability.
Factory Dimensions & Verified Alternates
Factory Standard Sizes
Front:110/70-14 M/C 50P (PCX160) / 100/80-14 (PCX150)
Rear:130/70-13 M/C 63P (PCX160) / 120/70-14 (PCX150)
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Verified Alternate Fitments
Factory standard sizing recommended.
Alternate profiles verified for swingarm, chain guard, and fender clearances.

Final Drive Gearing & Speed/RPM Calculator

Belt Drive
Factory reduction ratios, interactive sprocket gearing simulator, 6th gear cruising RPM matrix, and swingarm chain adjustment tolerances.
Drive Architecture
Poly-Chain Carbon Belt
OEM Pulleys
29T Transmission / 68T Wheel
OEM Final Ratio
2.345 : 1
Belt Teeth & Width
T •
Cold Tension Deflection
Quick Gearing Presets
Front Transmission PulleyStock: 29T
29 Teeth
Factory teeth count
Rear Wheel Belt PulleyStock: 68T
68 Teeth
Factory teeth count
Drive Ratio & Torque Impact
Calculated Final RatioStock: 2.345
2.345 : 1
Drivetrain Torque Delta
OEM Factory Baseline Dynamics
Balanced all-around factory engineering calibrated for EPA emissions and street usability.
Countershaft Speedo Variance:0.0%
Speedometer reads true to factory calibration standards.
Cruising Engine RPM in 6th Gear
60 MPH
Stock: 3,639 RPM
3,639 RPM
70 MPH
Stock: 4,245 RPM
4,245 RPM
80 MPH
Stock: 4,852 RPM
4,852 RPM
Calculated using factory 6th gear ratio (0.923), primary reduction (1.681), and 130/70-13 M/C 63P (PCX160) / 120/70-14 (PCX150) rolling circumference.
Belt Tension & Deflection Spec
Cold Deflection Tolerance
Check tension using a 10-lb belt tension gauge at the lower belt run midpoint window on the side stand.
Belt Architecture
T •
Recommended Belt:
Factory Chassis Geometry

Chassis Alignment, Drive Tension & Rear Axle Calibration

Precision workshop alignment tools, dynamic drive tension tolerances, and axle spindle calibration for the 2023 Honda PCX 125 / PCX 150 / PCX 160.

Belt Drive Architecture

Secondary Belt Deflection & 10-lb Tension Calibration

FACTORY BELT DEFLECTION SPEC:
Measure cold deflection with a spring-loaded belt tension tool applying exactly 10 lbs (4.5 kg) of upward force at the lower belt run inspection window on jiffy stand.
CARBON BELT TOOTH & FLANGE INSPECTION:
T •
Inspect polyurethane cog teeth for stone gouges or embedded gravel. Verify rear pulley chrome flanges show even belt tracking without edge fraying.

Official NHTSA Safety Recalls & Technical Bulletins

1 Active Campaign
U.S. Department of Transportation compliance database (Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301).
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The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 1 safety recall campaign associated with this platform. Independent repair shops and riders should confirm that authorized dealership warranty remedies have been applied.
NHTSA #EQUIPMENT:OTHER:ACCESSORIES
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Defect Description

American Honda Motor Co. recalled certain Honda Genuine Accessory 35L Top Box mounting kits for PCX150 scooters. Repeated road vibrations may cause the rear carrier mounting bolts to loosen.

Safety Hazard / Consequence

The rear carrier and luggage box could become loose or detach from the vehicle while in motion, creating a road hazard.

Factory Remedy & Repair Action

Honda dealers inspect and replace the mounting hardware with newly designed lock-washers and threadlocker, free of charge.

Manufacturer Notes: NHTSA Campaign 16E-023.
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Official Factory Service Bulletins & Field Updates

1 Documented Bulletin
Bulletin #FSB-HON-PCX-01Technical Service Bulletin FSB-HON-PCX-01: eSP / eSP+ Cooling System Refill & Bleed, Engine Oil Strainer Screen Cleaning & CVT Pulley Torque Procedure
Source: Honda_PCX150_PCX160_eSP_Cooling_Maintenance.pdf
Mandated Torques:Torque: 20 N·m (15 lb-ft) (Engine Oil Strainer Screen Cap - 17mm Hex)Torque: 59 N·m (44 lb-ft) (Primary Movable Drive Face Pulley Nut)Torque: 49 N·m (36 lb-ft) (Driven Clutch Pulley Outer Nut)Torque: 10 N·m (88 in-lb) (Coolant Bleed Screw on Thermostat Flange)
Consumable Specs:Pro Honda HP Coolant 50/50 Pre-MixPro Honda GN4 10W-30 Motorcycle OilOil Strainer Cap O-Ring (30.8 x 3 mm, P/N 91302-001-020)
Genuine Part Numbers:12361-035-00015421-107-00091302-001-02023100-K0S-V01
Honda eSP+ ArchitecturePCX 125 / 150 / 160

Honda PCX eSP+ Liquid-Cooling Circuit, Oil Strainer & CVT Architecture

Side-mounted radiator (0.54L), bleed screw 10 N·m, bottom oil strainer cap 20 N·m, drive face nut 59 N·m, and clutch nut 49 N·m.

eSP+ 4-VALVE CYLINDER & CRANKCASEWATER JACKET (0.54L TOTAL)SIDE-MOUNT RADIATORBLEED SCREW: 10 N·mSTRAINER CAP: 20 N·m(17mm Hex • Clean Mesh & O-Ring)DRIVE FACE NUT59 N·m (44 lb-ft)CLUTCH NUT49 N·m (36 lb-ft)
Click on Air Bleed Screw, Side Radiator, Bottom Strainer Cap, Drive Face Nut, or Clutch Nut to inspect factory maintenance specs.

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Subsystem Guide/torques

Fastener Torques

Engine drain plug, axle spindles, caliper mounts, triple clamp pinch bolts & thread lubrication derating guide.

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Subsystem Guide/fluids

Fluids & Capacities

Oil: 0.90 L (0.95 US qt) [0.80 L at drain / oil strainer screen clean] • Coolant: 0.54 L (0.57 US qt) [Reserve Tank 0.16 L] • Brake: N/A

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Fuses & Relays

Main: N/A • Location: N/A

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Subsystem Guide/compression

Compression & Leakdown

Ratio: N/A

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Subsystem Guide/valves

Valve Clearances

Intake: N/A mm • Exhaust: N/A mm

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Subsystem Guide/fuel-delivery

Fuel Delivery & TB Sync

Idle: N/A • Rail Pressure: N/A • Vacuum: N/A

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Charging & Battery

Battery: YTZ8V

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Subsystem Guide/suspension

Suspension & Sag

Front Travel: N/A • Rear Travel: N/A

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Subsystem Guide/maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Oil: N/A • Valves: N/A • Plugs: N/A

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