Honda Grom vs Kawasaki Z125 Pro | Which Should You Buy?

[@JacobSherwood]

Loving the content man. I’m in the market so this video really helped

[@R2Rmoto]

Thanks man, glad I could help!

[@zack22x]

What you end up going with?

[@2lanerider]

As soon as he said ABS = 'Automatic Braking System' I stopped the vid, made this comment and left.

[@cali5ive124]

dude i was just thinking the same 😂😂😂 wish i could get some automatic brakes 😂😂

[@cheesefries7436]

Dude's just making it up as he goes

[@dalefrahm9060]

I think if you are heavier the z125 pro might be better. I'm 6' 4" 260 pounds and the rear shock has never bottomed and I ride this thing hard. 90 miles and the low fuel light is flashing. It could definitely use more power any wind or hills and 45 or 50 mph is max.

[@garyteague4480]

Can’t go wrong with either one , I just bought a used bike in winter of 2021 it’s a kawaski zpro with over 7000 miles on it ($1700) I just put a new set of duel sport tires on it , can’t wait to see if it fits me because I’m 65 years old lol

[@dangunn6961]

Cool. How did you like it? I'm thinking of getting one. I'm 66. I'd get the Honda Trail 125 but they are hard to find.

[@crypticreality8484]

​@@dangunn6961u ever get one?

[@192979]

The z125 is better overall. It's like Apple vs android.. apple just for the brand, z125 for performance and better overall

[@WorthThompson]

Yea I agree the Kawasaki better but the I phone is better brand and a better phone overall so not a great comparison

[@CeeJayMnD]

@@WorthThompson compared to what android?

[@JerryAlvarado-u2p]

My galaxy z fold 6 and my Z125 pro say other thing. Crazy that last year i had an iphone 14 pro max and a honda grom 😂 . So i love this combo i have now a lot lot better, speaking from experience.

[@paulemma8125]

Funny I felt more on top of the z125 and into the Grom. But really love the styling of the Z125 but bought the Grom just felt it was a more comfortable riding position

[@TokenAsianGuy45]

One thing to keep in mind as far as exhaust, I used to have the RS2 Yoshimura on my old Grom and it definitely out performed the Brocks as far as top end speed

[@Thesaviorsway]

There is just as much aftermarket on z125 steady garage webike tacticalmindz mnthbx etc. The difficult mods to find is the benelli tnt135 that's even better than both released in 2018

[@outon2s]

The Grom ofcourse! With its tons of wheelie upgrades its a wheelie Maschine!!! I got some new stuff coming in on Monday thats gonna step my wheelie game up! Im gonna do an install video! :)

[@mohaglade4892]

undergear the front sprocket and you have yourself some easy wheelies but sacrificing top speed

[@outon2s]

@@mohaglade4892 Meh kinda, but it's not bad at all. I dropped 2 in the front and went up 3 in the back and I've got quick take off speed and I can still hit 63 mph . I know some Stock groms that can barely hit 60 and I weigh close to 200 lbs. You can do so much to these little bikes but at the end of the day they're still little toy bikes, and not made for speed. So just keep that in mind both are slow lol

[@thehorrorhunter]

Wait what automatic braking system no way that would be so dangerous.abs stands for anti lock breaking system wow.

[@Twin-Nick]

What one has more power? I hear grom then I hear Z.

[@daveharisson490]

I HAVE THE NEW GROM 2020 ITS THE BEST BIKE THAT I HAD EVER HAD. 100ֵ% FUN

[@bultacowally]

Obviously the only bike you have ever had....

[@daveharisson490]

@@bultacowally WRONG =)

[@zig_zag____1265]

These are just novelty bikes.

[@MisterSuki]

Bought a new 2017 Grom after looking at both. Didn't really get into the nuts and bolts as I should have. Now wish I had bought the Kawi. Better oil filtration, in my opinion better quality materials...plastics etc. The aftermarket stuff I want is available for the Z125 and I do notice a little more expensive than Grom stuff. Had to spend $$$ for the Kitaco cover to upgrade to oil filtration comparable to what you get from Kawasaki from the get go. Better instrumentation on the Kawasaki. Z125 for me next time. Also...you can buy them discounted new...much cheaper. Stores near me sell them new for $2600

[@amonGustavo07]

Damn bro wtf I’ll take your grom as a backup for my grom. Z125 are uglyy

[@Thesaviorsway]

Look at the benelli tnt135

[@danielrice5474]

Do you have any links for these $2600 Z125's?

[@tupacredrum]

where do you live? you said they sell them new for $2600

[@fourteenants]

@@tupacredrumhat’s what i’m wondering 😭 they just be in thailand where their manufactured or something

[@JuiceboxOffroad]

What camera are you using on the helmet ? Looks super clean

[@R2Rmoto]

GoPro Hero 7

[@robertcrosby9238]

If Kawasaki dropped that camo graphic on the z125 grom would be knocked off my buy list real quick

[@Chromie4]

they did

[@Trevonbarkley]

I have a 2017 Z, and i dont need to pull in the clutch to start it.

[@R2Rmoto]

You are right. I misspoke. I think I was used to riding my drz too much cause for that bike I have to pull in the clutch even in neutral.

[@the1staaron432]

Don’t know if you’ll ever read this but I’m almost 14 and my older brother has his Z 125 saved for me and this videos are great content love them so much I also was a able to shift up in second last week

[@R2Rmoto]

That's awesome man!

[@zachdeckerd5468]

They're out of stock because covid.. Its effected everything. I can't even get bicycle parts.

[@alopez2661]

Which would you recommend to a beginner starting off in motorcycles?

[@xavier9183]

Do you have a specific style or type of riding you are trying to get into?

[@R2Rmoto]

Honestly, pick which one you can find for the cheaper price when you are shopping around. Both are perfect for beginners. But if you made me pick one I'd probably say the Grom

[@tavs111]

abs is not automatic braking system its antilock

[@ThatMagaLife]

Shit, I got my 2020 r3 for 3,700 new. These are pretty expensive for what they are.

[@bowsershark]

I think i would rather have a R3 given the same cost neighborhood.

[@captainthruster9484]

If you have no bike, get the r3. The grom imo is really a good secondary bike. Not an only bike

[@bobwampler3387]

Great video and info👍

[@R2Rmoto]

Thanks!

[@MacMoney20]

I love my Z!

[@scottfritzler8217]

I have a 2020 z125 and I do not have to pull the clutch in to start the bike

[@slipperys0ap817]

your content is great def gonna sub :)

[@R2Rmoto]

Thanks! I really appreciate it

[@natkobratko3198]

Can u turn off the abs on the grom

[@DakotaToDk]

I don’t have to pull in the clutch on my Z to start it when in neutral. Only when in gear🤔

[@R2Rmoto]

You are right. I misspoke. I think I was used to riding my drz too much cause for that bike I have to pull in the clutch even in neutral.

[@DakotaToDk]

R2Rmoto ah got you! I was like am I one of the lucky ones? Lol

[@stevenhinkle6957]

I had no idea they made bikes with ABS these days. Well to me... that teaches new riders bad things but to each their own I guess.

[@idrivehoopties]

who cares when ABS is so standard on bikes anyways? i mean cmon man. the grom comes with ABS…. what bike is any new rider looking at that doesn’t have ABS?

[@stevenhinkle6957]

@@idrivehoopties A dirt bike and yes, that is a MUCH safer place to start than any street bike. Riders need to know from first hand experience that you can't just slam on your brakes and expect the bike to take care of itself.

[@idrivehoopties]

@@stevenhinkle6957 I guess there’s probably a single case of somebody getting on a dirt bike and expecting ABS. But that person was probably gonna crash hard regardless lol. But, my comment refers to street bikes anyways. It would be like you commenting under a bmx bike video about how their lack of suspension would be bad for mountain biking. it’s apples to oranges

[@stevenhinkle6957]

@@idrivehoopties Oh yeah, I can agree there. Nobody should hop on a dirt bike expecting ABS. My point in the last comment is that I don't believe anyone should get their start on any bike that has ABS and I truly believe that all street bike riders would be WAY safer off by starting with a dirt bike instead. With a dirt bike, you can test the brakes or anything else on the bike for that matter any way you want to and a crash on a 200 lb bike without any cars around is probably going to turn out way better than even a 20 mph crash on a 600 lb street bike.

[@hudboys8120]

ABS saves lives

[@lucaspfouts2111]

you dont need to pull in the clutch on the z125 pro to start it

[@AbundanceRun]

Good comparison video

[@shane0clock716]

Bigger tank size =/= more mpg

[@kevinr.9896]

Negative fuel capacity does not equal more mpg lol, range yes. MPg no…

[@Thesaviorsway]

The z125 rated for 135.5 mpg so is better Also it revs to 10300rpm while the grom revs to 8250 rpm the z125 is lighter in weight also shorter wheelbase and also it has skinnier tires for more agility ​@@kevinr.9896

[@stablestoic1491]

Nice review. Stay hydrated out there. 👍

[@TokenAsianGuy45]

Hence why I bowled him the water!

[@R2Rmoto]

Thanks man! Team Grom OG definitely came in clutch with the water

[@jenlvjim]

They need to put a 2 stroke in it. Yes they can be made to pass inspection

[@zig_zag____1265]

These bikes are definitely overpriced for the little 10hp they put out. I'd rather have an r3 or even a ninja 250/300 with 3-4 x the hp for around the same price or cheaper.

[@soapheadsquad171]

an r3 brand is like 6k bro bro

[@117Hams]

You obviously don't know what these a made for lol, they're not meant to compete with R3s

[@Mayoyaquiwarrior]

@@soapheadsquad171 no its not I just went looked at 2022 r3 it was 4,800

[@abnormallynormal8823]

@@Mayoyaquiwarrior and a Z125 at the dealership I was at yesterday was 3,300

[@Namedeeznuts]

@@abnormallynormal8823 damn you guys are lucky 😂 those prices are long gone over here! Almost $5000 for a grom or Z and any dual sport is $6,500+ 😢

[@danl5632]

I will buy the Lifan KP Mini 150.

[@lekikelekona9809]

You buy neither, get a grom clone with zs190cc mod, emission delete, 17t sprocket. Itll still be cheaper and faster. Pretty reliable and engines are abundant.

[@Nicolaione]

Where can you find the clones?

[@Mugen_4_lifeKRXR]

Sounds like he's got the baffle still in his exhaust.

[@ColonelCampbellAI2024]

Not comprehending how listed seat height is accurate. These are really short but only 1" less than CBR? Can't flat-foot my 636, meaning I couldn't flat-foot these, either. Unless I was 3 feet tall, it makes no sense. 😵

[@ColonelCampbellAI2024]

Specs also say Z125 & grom are wider. 😆 None of the math adds up.

[@R2Rmoto]

I'm honestly not sure how they are calculated either, but that's what the websites list them at

[@carson12515]

How tall are you?

[@R2Rmoto]

6'1"

[@whatupTurnip]

Z125

[@kellygwin7395]

Nice intro, one of the best I’ve seen

[@philipgoldstein3642]

I have a Z125pro and I like both of them 💯% Fun

[@iMotoTactic00L]

I bought the baby z125 over Grom cuz Engine oil system design is way better..

[@R2Rmoto]

I agree especially when it comes to wheelies. You don't need to buy a oil mod or worry about starving the engine

[@Thesaviorsway]

Did you see the tnt135?

[@TokenAsianGuy45]

What a beautiful bike 😢

[@R2Rmoto]

Honestly one of the best looking groms I've seen

[@AWZYfilms]

Literally just got the same color Z as you! Went with the z because it has way better oil circulation than the grom

[@zxxrawrxxz]

u makin ME outa breath

[@koston777]

ABS = automatic braking system?

[@R2Rmoto]

It's actually Anti lock barking system. I misspoke in the video

[@boredloner2609]

Buy the one that looks cool to you. You're welcome.

[@Shortbikerblondie]

Both nice bikes 👌👍

[@christianvergutierez7014]

Take a look for a RUSI Korak 110 Limited

[@R2Rmoto]

It looks cool! Do they sell them in the USA?

[@seaneff28]

Thats a chinese clone of grom.

[@vulcans2658]

Your mpg math is baffling 🤦🏻

[@R2Rmoto]

Per Honda's website (which is the math part I assume you are talking about) for the 2020 Grom: Fuel capacity: 1.45 gallons Mpg: 134 mpg For the Z125 since the fuel tank is larger I'd like to assume riding the same way the MPG would be better.

[@vulcans2658]

@@R2Rmoto miles per gallon are not determined by fuel capacity. Range is. Either you dont understand how it works or you're not wording yourself correctly

[@R2Rmoto]

@@vulcans2658 You are right, I worded it wrong. In the video I listed the tank and mpg specs Honda lists on their website. And with the Z having a lager tank, what I was meaning to assume is the range would probably be better.

[@Thesaviorsway]

​@R2Rmoto z125 is 135.5mpg

[@michaelmaximovich4310]

You talk way to fast

[@Evannn3]

Peep my z125 exhaust 👀

[@anism0010]

Bro breathe...!

[@R2Rmoto]

Helmet + summer heat, I was dying out there lol

[@kunkprime6980]

you talk too fast

[@DarrinR.-pq8md]

If you want a faster bike 🏍 buy a bigger bike. It's a good city bike. It's not a freeway bike. Hard enough to see a full size Harley on Freeway, much less a half size mini bike in the blind spot. 😀 It needs a 150cc engine kit. Electric motor bikes easily do 70mph.

[@quentinsemidey8183]

ABS is assisted breaking system

[@erikmunoz3993]

It’s anti lock braking system

No it's not Lol it's antilock