Honda Grom vs Kawasaki Z125 - IN RIDE Comparison!

Honda Grom and Kawasaki Z125 side by side comparison while riding!
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[@derekdavis6508]

It's like a pocket rocket for us grown ups, I remember when I was young I wanted a pocket rocket so bad, I was stuck with skateboard or bike, I'm about to be dirty 30 now and I gotta have one.

[@travisconrad5035]

I'm 47 youngest guy in our group is 29 there's six of us

[@derekdavis6508]

@@travisconrad5035 so I won't be the only older dude, I was wanting and Enduro to, drz 400, or klx or crf 250.

[@travisconrad5035]

@@derekdavis6508 1 guy 29 three others 32 34 37 and two of us 47 I also have a VTX 1300 was going to buy an Enduro but I'm so glad I have a Grom so much fun only one call from the police so far apparently someone was stunting on my bike on Main Street doing wheelies and burnouts LOL prove it was me

[@travisconrad5035]

Update I looped my bike tonight broke the peg on the right side crush the tail light but it still works and broke the plastics that goes around the back of the seat so after a visit to Amazon and a week waiting I will be back wheeling again 🤘

[@kmewborn360]

ifeel this on so many levels

[@ramonjrusa]

Great comparison. Awesome to see an actual side by side on the road test of both bikes in action. Thank you

[@tankguy1833]

I bought a Grom that needed some work and now it looks brand new!!! I live this little bike.

[@2wheelfamily493]

Awesome review just bought my 1st Z125 and I love it more then my ZX10 lol

[@BlockheadMoto]

That's how I felt about the Grom after trading my CBR1000RR in for two of them, lol. Funny how that works

[@april.w4156]

I have the Kawasaki. Perfect first bike because it's balanced and it's easy and fun to ride. I ride with a smile on my face the entire time 😊

[@neonafterglow4451]

How fast have you had it?

[@robertcollins1622]

Doesn't that hurt your cheek muscles after a while? 🙂

[@Gismo3333]

@@robertcollins1622- you get stronger and adapt. Always smile when you ride. Attitude do matter.

[@Gismo3333]

@@neonafterglow4451- That is not the point with bike’s. Riding fast on a bike, is for the track. Not the roads. That is what makes most people stop riding, very quickly and often permanently. You have fast riders, but not many old fast riders… You have get really good at riding slow, before riding fast. A bike don’t even need you to go fast. But it is hard to learn how to ride slow. That is how you learn how to become a good rider. Not by riding fast.

[@tobins6800]

Gearing makes the difference. All in all, there is one important thing. Get out and ride.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Troof!

[@sargera1]

the engine is for acooters so whaddaya expect. at least make it a standing one. like cb125r and maybe a more touring steer bar

[@joebeier7638]

I'm a Honda guy but the z feels way more comfortable

[@bdevereaux]

Thanks Block & Reese, I'm currently trying to decide between the Grom & the Z125 this video helps.

[@Oddman1980]

I've been trying to talk myself out of a Grom since they first went on the market... But now that I've seen a Z125, I think I like the gauge cluster better, for whatever that is worth. Now I have to talk myself out of either a Z125 or a Grom. I've never met a person who had a Grom who had anything bad to say about it.

[@sambumanglag6432]

did you decide which one to get ( kinda in ur situation right now and needing some feedback )

[@Oddman1980]

@@sambumanglag6432 No, I haven't bought one yet. Got a bit of a project dropped in my lap last month that I've been working on instead.

[@sambumanglag6432]

Oddman1980 I totally understand brother, there’s so much that tends to prioritize things. Hope you can compete ur projects and get back to the hunt ( summertime weather is the time to be having fun with one of these things LOL )

[@danielrice5474]

I also like the gauge cluster better on the Z. Big RPM analog gage, gear indicator.

[@mellowrose9470]

Z125 is already setup to stunt stock with the 14t socket .the grom need a little work to get it the way the Z comes stock

[@sambumanglag6432]

this is the primary reason I wanna get one' ( I hear the grom needs a aftermarket oil pump device to prevent oil starvation during wheelies ? )

[@HobbitOfChaos]

I bought my first bike on Thursday! It’s an all black z125 and I enjoy it a lot

[@JGM72]

The Z125 is a better choice for me.

[@MisterSal9895]

I suggest to concealed carry when riding minibikes. They are viewed as easier targets!

[@salami99]

Depends on state tho, florida is dangerous, usually people don't steal such a small bike.

[@user-nc4mz4pu3b]

how about avoid altercation at all costs...if someone is willing to pull a gun because they got angry driving, they're probably willing to fire it. Why charge the situation by showing him your own? just disengage, don't get involved

[@jsanchezelonce3414]

This ain’t GTA

[@cameronnock1646]

@@jsanchezelonce3414 right gotta remember that

[@jamesh.7599]

@@jsanchezelonce3414 Florida anything goes

[@itatsuuchiha4408]

ive got a z125 and its been the most fun smaller bike ive been on. mines still stock but i bought it new from a dealer (3 miles on odo at purchase) ive put 1400 miles on it since purchase and its been amazing ever since

[@travisconrad5035]

I have ridden stock Grom and Z also a z with the hop up kit to make it a 142. I am a Honda guy I like the Grom better but the Z has an adjustable rear shock and an oil pump that won't let you blow the engine up if you wheelie for a long ways 2 things you don't have to change but you do on the Grom. The front shocks are also a little stiffer on the Z. I am 6 foot tall and I don't like the way the tank pokes into my legs on the Z or the new Grom but they are both fun as hell no matter which you get. There's 8 people in our group youngest guy is 29 the oldest guy unfortunately is me 47 buy whichever you like and have fun it's hard not to grip it and twist it ride like hell.🤘👊

[@tat2wheelz]

Don't forget the Smokey Mountain Crawl up here in TN. Every June we have over 1000 groms and Z's on the road. We just took ours to the Dragon. Super fun on the Dragon!!

[@Pmason718]

tat2 wheelz what time of the year does this happen

[@trini_boi2414]

I love both bikes but in terms of price I'll go with the Z plus the Z look more like a mini sportbike...out the door the Z was way cheaper or probably the dealership I went to was excessive on the price but I'll keep shopping around..I hope I get one before the summer is over cause I'm looking forward to take a ride to key west 😃

[@hangzhang3728]

hi，bro. Me too!!!. i am living in Gainesville. is it possible to take a honda grom to key west from my place?

[@Gismo3333]

@@hangzhang3728- why should that not to be possible? You can go around the world with smaller bike. Even a bicycle.

[@LifeOfMikeChannel]

Excellent reviews! I go to Bike Nights at the Ace on Thursdays, so if I see yall out there I'll say whatsup! I'm currently on a 2007 ZX10R, but I'm tempted to scoop a Z125 as they look like a blast.

[@TheJCDProduction]

Like both but love the green and black

[@dakotaferrell585]

Getting a halo light for my z125

[@tonyfrench3862]

you awnserd a question i needed to pull the trigger im looking at the 2020 for 3,659 i just am not sure on what color, love the videos cant wait to get into the grom life

[@InternationalSpaceForce]

Can you do a review of the Benelli TNT 135

[@mickeyhavoc939]

The Grom looks so fun! I wonder if they would ever make a mini Bobber? I guess the Rebel 300 is smaller but it's not Grom small lol

[@oakstrong1]

Interesting. I was thinking for a long time which one of these I would buy, but I went for Honda because of two reasons: Grom (2017 model from Thailand) was $300 cheaper and the seat is low enough for me to put both of my feet flat on the ground, whereas with Kawazaki I could only touch the ground with my touch. (I'm a shortass, so that was one important factor when choosing a bike for sitting in traffic jam for most of my commute.) P.s. There is no noticeable difference between the seats over here; if anything it is the Kawasaki that has more dipped seat.

[@Gismo3333]

Better and safer to have one foot on the back break, when you stop. Then you want slide backwards, if you stop on a step hill. And can prevent you from getting more hurt if another vehicle hit you from behind.

[@kennyray4458]

I don’t think you mentioned the highest speed

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

Fantastic review! Well done boys

[@mmmasterscross7915]

Thanks for sharing this video review! Great video, Very interesting , helpful and informative video !

[@aeror115]

Love my grom but i would also love a z125!!! Sadly it’s not available in Europe

[@tuomasheikkinen9251]

Yeah we only have the regular Z125 and the 125 ninja.

[@pasal99]

How does a grom cost here in Europe ? Is it worth ?

[@mswestveer89]

This seems like an odd question and a weird qualifier, but which one can reach/surpass 55mph without redlining the engine??

[@JordNEdwardz]

I just bought a used Z125 today and it hit 56mph

[@kanni767]

@@JordNEdwardz how do you like it

[@wrench_boi]

i was on a grom during my m2 course and it felt like i was on a clown bike. it was amazing

[@AlibifortheAfterlife]

Wait what? $1k difference? I thought there was only like a $200 disparity between the msrp of the bikes (yes, I know about all the extra fees that dealerships tack on, but I can't figure out how that translates to such a massive difference in TTL prices).

[@oakstrong1]

At least it is the case in Thailand, where both Grom and Kawasaki are made; Kawasaki is actually the more expensive one. Perhaps it is to do with the import costs of Kawasaki or because Kawasaki has not yet got the same name recognition as a reliable make. Honda just goes on and on... Although, after a fall (sliding across the road) mine wouldn't start for a while afterwards. But when it did, it ran like nothing had happened and the only sign is the scratch marks on paint of the the casket and stock exhaust. And of course the sticking out indicators were broken. (It's not been moded but thinking of getting rid of the tail fender.)

[@Ross-ul2sm]

Brock performance makes an exhaust for the z125 if you’re buddy is still looking

[@Ross-ul2sm]

And they are made and shipped in America

[@uncletom1971]

Beautiful scenery! What time of the year was this recorded? Where is this? I want to go there... Orlando?

[@Nastygoodz]

Love the video bro that’s a awesome detailed I was not sure which one to buy but you made it clear for me I hate Honda so z125 is for me

[@ryanwilson9560]

anybody else see the green sign change at 9:30

[@jtnh93able]

There is an abundant amount of upgrades for the z125 , taillights , fender deletes , exhaust systems, intakes, Tuners , engine bore kits Not sure where your looking for parts , grom has more forsure , but there’s tons for the z125 as well

[@dwbj16]

Do you have a website by chance

[@th0rn3gaming]

I prefer my Grom but I'd prefer the seat of OG Grom though.

[@williamchesser895]

Excellent comparison blockhead ✌✌✌💪💪💪💪

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks!

[@husidnsoosicucyt]

had a pocket rocket when i was younger im lookin at a 2017 honda

[@rubcan]

I am 35 years old 5'7 and looking for a fun and not too expensive motorcycle to ride in nice roads to have fun and calm my anxiety. There are so manny small options like the grom. Not sure which bike to go for. I was thinking the KTM 390 duke too. I had a HD sportsters but I totaled it 🤦‍♂️

[@kokobeatz7222]

Kawasaki knows how to make a bike. Great comparison video

[@MarcM143]

Dang, 4 years later and the Grom is 1k more out the door

[@guillermoking2662]

I was wondering which one of the 2 is shorter or taller handle bar to handle bar??

[@muhammadsteinberg]

This vid is good but 3yrs old. Parts availability has greatly improved for Z125.

[@GrowingDownUnder]

The z125 has better acceleration and better low end torque based off this video when you's both stop then accelerate the z125 seems bit quicker off the bat but the grom seems to kick in at the mid range it catches the z125. Top speed of z125 I think is faster too unless you are much heavier than your friend

[@GrowingDownUnder]

where is the mirrors on the z125?

[@atozrecovery518]

@@GrowingDownUnder he took them off

[@Gismo3333]

@@GrowingDownUnder- on the handle bars as most bikes.

[@travisconrad5035]

I am a Honda guy until I die but the Z has an oil pump and better shocks no mention of an oil pump or the shocks being reworked for 2021 grom if that's the case then by a Z.

[@josephfoster3819]

I think I have to say that anybody whose ridden alot knows what gear their in if they know their bike

[@dexjapitan]

I was shopping around motorcycle insurance and came out Honda Grom has cheaper insurance compare to Kawasaki Z-125 as a new rider.

[@DavidianCrest]

Man those tires on the grom are rad what are those?

[@dusdincobain1191]

I was told by a lot of grom guys that you shouldn’t ever buy a brand new one cause it’s not worth the fees when you can buy a clean like new one for less money and basically get the same bike.

[@sville1983]

Dude everyone selling them used is sus, a lot of “ my name isn’t on title but…

[@willyjf6193]

Damn I have a supermoto kx and a cb350 honda So I'm really torn between what to get my girl. Honda or kawi....

[@Thesaviorsway]

Ask to her to sit on both or find her height

[@tonyrcasio01]

I moved to Orlando a year ago and no matter what you can always tell when someone is on John Young Pwy. Lmao Awesome vid i literally live right next to the church you road by. Ha-larious! Now I'm thinking about getting a Z125. Lol p.s. John Young is an awesome riding road.

[@shaunsabich3986]

I know this is an old video but at 5-8 and 236 I was wondering how either of these would hold up, I love nimble bikes as I ride a sporty with a 1200 kit regularly but these look Awesome did around town

[@Gismo3333]

Hold up with what?

[@jonsabarber]

we’re about the same size and i’ve ridden my buddies grom before and it held up really well, it struggled uphill but that’s really it! never ridden a z125 but i’d imagine the same. They’re more for around town havin fun tho so it’s still worth it for sure

[@rizzydeeg4531]

Do they have a digital gas gauge on the instrument cluster or is it "been a minute since my last fill up, it probably time to get gas"?

[@danielrice5474]

They both have gas gages. Digital.

[@JustinSTeam2]

Really great video!

[@Theferg1]

Great video and info guys!! What do both of these bikes cost used down in your area? Maybe like a year or so old low miles? The reason I ask my son starts to drive soon and I may surprise him with one of them I have a GXR 750 and I really want him to go riding with me and I want to help teach him and after he gets a little experience under his belt we will take a cross-country ride maybe to Vegas or something!! Thank you guys!!👍💯 BTW I started out on the Kawasaki 250 ninja!! 😂!! Lastly what are you guys using to talk to each other? Thanks bro

[@toqir-dar]

Yes, in the same position with my son. Plus I’m interested in how they were talking to each other and how it was recorded on to their camera.

[@Gismo3333]

@@toqir-dar- Senna or Cardo. Think he use a audio recorder, and makes the video on his computer. That is not how most people start. I think about getting a 360 cam. Because the GoPro and other action cams are so bad. Don’t buy to much, before you done it for some years. Because is a hard job to make videos. And you probably are not going to do it much. Even some of the people, doing it for a living. Are not making lots of them. So don’t waste your money.

[@ceestone1]

the kp mini is a grom killer and z125 killer hands down

[@c0uchsl0uch]

How i feel about this is....if your gonna Mod it go with the Z125 cause with the mods the Z opens up better.

[@nickbyars7904]

I am getting the z Super excited

[@andrewlindquist8519]

The z125 is awesome

[@neonafterglow4451]

Are they both about the same speed? And does the kawasaki have a community as big as the honda?

[@youngsjoshua]

I love my z125. I'm 6 foot tall and 260 lbs.

[@BliffMan]

josh youngs how's the top speed for ya? We're almost the exact same measurements lol

[@davidcowell9570]

Is it comfortable for you?

[@kettelkhan]

Hey Blockhead, what kinda of bad end adapters are you using?

[@mindspinn311]

For $1000 less the Z is the no brainer. Plus it handles better. Interesting that the Grom has higher quoted power and torque, yet the Z feels faster. Grom has better ergos for normal sized people and better brakes, otherwise Kawi wins. I need to see how cheap I can get one.

[@itsDanksy]

How would you say the after market is now for the z 125 now that is 4 years later?

[@deuce-rider498]

Lifan KP Mini 150 is were it's at!

[@frogfrogger6260]

Can these be driven on a Interstate? Do they have cruise?

[@trailguy]

Top speeds? Can you go on the interstate?

[@cthai951]

Hey @blockhead what kind of camera r u using?

[@noroadneeded8072]

Honda is better itself In every way

[@floridaman7]

How do you leave it anywhere without it getting stolen

[@CMBDIA]

oh orlando! nice! that's where i am.

[@eddieknight2202]

Great review Looking at both bikes and the ruckus

[@RionelNyasulu]

I'm 12 which one should I get

[@robcohen7678]

lts not illegal to have no mirrors in FL?

[@xXSnipsBossXx]

So anyone have any tips on the big ass dumb headlights? I hate them and want to change them on the grom vs my friends z125

[@wjohnos98]

I'm 5'11 will I fit on these?

[@calanolson4999]

Dont groms and z125s msrp for about the same?

[@ddwddw4115]

Is a grom worth buying

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very cool.

[@Thesaviorsway]

I'm in orlando also do you still have the z125 mirrors?

[@bigbeef8935]

I’m 6’4 240 lbs and have more fun on my Z125 than my 18 CVO road glide. Ya might look funny but that’s the point give no Fucks and have fun

[@dilly2023]

I want a grom

[@codylynch2469]

Picking up my grom in a week.

[@Aberfoylegrillsthere]

can you get dirt tires on the Z125

[@tommyteamer9037]

They look like they ride nice

[@steveblottenberger1097]

I'm getting me a Honda groom I'm convinced get rid of my AmStar scooter

[@stefanpantic6467]

One question...i need a sporty looking 125...which is better for me? I am like 6 foot something...idk 188cm high

[@stefanpantic6467]

Nevermind...he answered kinda

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

I don't want they saying in or on top I need to test drive myself

[@Thesaviorsway]

Compare the benelli tnt135

[@tysoncott7402]

get the yoshimura for your Z, they are an excellent company & make a great product!

[@maughmoto8874]

Tyson Cott I have it for my grom. They sound great haha

[@ua6jj328]

How are you guys able to talk to each other like that threw the helmet? Btw what's the Top MPH they reach ?

[@hiddeninfo223]

Helmet radio

[@socaladventuresdavidt2557]

Top speed?

[@jamieclark6688]

Would you recommend taking a grom on the interstate?

[@XxBABYBOOSExX]

No. Dont slow down traffic it's not really safe, ppl dont give a shit about motorcyclists and being on a smaller bike makes u way less visible. I suggest taking it on backroads or just sticking to the city rides.

[@jamieclark6688]

@@XxBABYBOOSExX I may just end up getting a rukus... moving soon and the area I want to move to, a rukkus would be perfect for bar hopping

[@XxBABYBOOSExX]

@@jamieclark6688 Bar hopping hey? I recommend walking.

[@davidcowell9570]

No

[@floridawaterboys3489]

S/O Orlando John Young ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@SMOKINJOE2898]

Can a fat ass like me at 5’9 295 lbs ride one of those? Or would you recommend something else?

[@HelloFriend365]

That's all the z had back then it's 14hp now.

[@sottheaphoeurng9044]

Do I need license to ride those bike in city?

[@larsthorwald3338]

I'm not a hooligan and I don't plan to mod, so I guess I won't find much useful information here. owell...

[@vilety4846]

Say I’m 15 and buy a grom, how illegal is it to ride it?

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

Just as illegal as riding a turbo Hayabusa.