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@AlienLivesMatter Жыл бұрын
Honda should offer a stripper model at $2999. Naked no plastics and cheaper controls off other Honda bikes.
@Dixie_Normiz Жыл бұрын
They should go back to the last design they had. I know im in the minority but this design sucks gorilla balls.
@siraff4461 Жыл бұрын
The SP really should have fully adjustable suspension, real rubber and preferably a power bump. I think they should look into offering a larger Grom aswell - not in physical size but capacity. We know the CBR300 motor can be crammed in by people in their garage so it shouldn't be a problem for Honda to do a similar thing. I would buy that over a CBR300 all day and twice on Sundays.
@MrRobertFarr Жыл бұрын
Change ? Well, just a reduced price perhaps something to increase visibility like reflective strips or day glow paint. Fluorescent paint or something. I am a fan of fluorescent green. Plus, work on the chassis to prevent any wobbles . Maybe employ me, to create a revolutionary new frame and front shocks system.
@GratefulEd907 Жыл бұрын
I wish they would bring the Dax to the states
@joujimiichi1 Жыл бұрын
I have a 22’ SP and have heavily modified it. With a new lithium battery, new exhaust, new intake, new rearsets 6:19 and new sprockets it weighs less than 200lbs now! It has WAY more modifications than that but those upgrades dropped weight a LOT. The new intake, new camshaft, countershaft sprocket and aRacer RC Mini X ECU with the wideband O2 sensor AF2 were the biggest performance upgrades I have made. That little bike RIPS! I would recommend to anyone except those who are afraid of getting addicted to spending money on parts for it. It’s very reliable without aftermarket parts but once you start modding, it’s hard to stop. Also the community is fantastic. I’m in Los Angeles and there are mini-moto group rides here every Friday night in DTLA. We all stay together and take over the streets here and it’s great. I have 4 Honda motorcycles in the garage and the Grom is the smallest and my favorite
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Nice work on weight savings man, it's wild how much of a difference it makes once you really start hacking off some of the heavy stuff and pair it up with the mods you've got! You don't really notice it that much until you kick them off against a relatively stock Grom or one with similar mods but the guy may have a lot more weight on you etc. lol you hit the nail on the head there bud, I ALWAYS warn people to be very careful once you start to remotely modify these mini bikes as it can go downhill... REAL QUICK! Some of the parts are somewhat cheap, so you think "Oh, I'll just get this and that" and next thing you know - you've dropped 10k lol! That's the key right there man, the community. Once you've got at least a buddy or two to rip around and have fun on these with, it's all over with and if you can get together with a herd of them, my cheeks are hurting from smiling and my ribs are too from laughing so much. The Grom brought back the fun of riding to me when I snatched my first one up in 2013, it wasn't about seeing who was the fastest on the track or up the mountain with our sportbikes but now it was all about having fun. Yeah, we like to make these things faster and still try to test each other sometimes but it's not at triple digit speeds and it's not going to cost thousands if we throw it down. I could ramble on and on man but you get it, these things are awesome when it comes to just having fun on 2 wheels and that's magnified ten-fold when you've got some buddies with them too as 9 out of 10 times, you'd rather rip on the minis than the big bikes!
@joujimiichi1 Жыл бұрын
@@HondaProKevin I too could go on and on… I would recommend this bike to anyone from an experienced rider to someone’s first bike. Also to anyone starting to learn about wrenching on bikes; this little single cylinder is easy and fun to work on. You can do a full top end rebuild without removing the engine from the frame! I rode full-sized bikes (750cc-1200cc) for years and a lot of miles before I sat on a Grom and I can confidently say it is my favorite. I work on and build Honda motorcycles for fun and for my friends and I have had a lot of experience with other bikes (mostly Japanese/metric bikes) and something just keeps bringing me back to the Grom. There are forums and 3rd party vendors that make owning and working on a Grom so much fun. Drow sports, MNNTHBX, steady garage and WeBike Japan are my favorite vendors but there are more. I could not recommend this bike more!
@888jackflash Жыл бұрын
@@joujimiichi1 "would recommend ..to an experienced rider..." Interesting, because I am considering a '23 Grom, and I have been riding for many years on big bikes, (own a 1200 and a 1300 now). So my main "worry" is that I might get bored of it in a season. What think?
@willyjimmy8881 Жыл бұрын
The aRacer ECU or equivelent is a must. Exhaust and intake are an expensive waste of money without tuning. Camshaft is next on the list and I expect that too will only really pay off after accounting for it in the tune.
@willyjimmy8881 Жыл бұрын
@@888jackflash The minimoto bikes are a blast. I have a Helix, cb500x and rebel 1100 next to my Grom and it's the pound for pound champion of fun. It's not highway friendly but for blasting around town or out exploring and hnging with friends it's just so much fun. Fun is its superpower.
@gustwowheeling7337 Жыл бұрын
I like the new silver color for this year, I’m glad Honda added this, it is something different from your typical black and red. But my favorite color of all time for the Grom was when you could get Halloween Orange color. It is a nice looking, and great visibility when riding in traffic while you wear a reflective clothing gear. This model is a phenomenal beginner motorcycle for learning to shift gears with a clutch, it is not intimidating for it’s size and weight, looks sporty, it can reach 55mph and it is priced well with Honda reliability. I know a couple few people that bought this model as a beginner and then trade up to something bigger down road. Some did get something bigger and still kept their Grom because they were still have fun with this wonderful mini-moto. Excellent video on this history of the Grom. Ride safe Kevin.
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Same here, it's a nice change of pace over the usual! I do wish we got the same gold wheels / forks though like other corners of the world on that silver but beggars can't be choosers I guess as we're lucky to even have options when it comes to colors here. Ahhh, not many know there actual names and just say "orange" lol, noice ;) And yeah, definitely helps a bit with visibility as these things aren't the biggest on the road and we all know too well that people don't pay enough attention while driving their cars these days. You hit the nail on the head bud! These tick ALL of the right boxes when it comes to something for people trying to get their foot in the door on learning how to ride. And like you said, I know several people that bought a Grom to learn how to ride on and the end-plan was to then sell it and "upgrade" but... they usually end up falling in love with it and keeping it around as they're a blast to rip around town on and without a doubt, offer a completely different experience over a "normal" bike. They're definitely not for everyone but I'd wager that a lot of the people that think these things are a joke and say "why would you buy that?" etc, if they gave them a chance, would have a blast and especially if you had a couple of buddies with them too as the fun is magnified big time then! Thank you... Appreciate the kind words and support as always, Gus.
@hectorohh Жыл бұрын
I got mine last year in JUNE and i'm almost at a year with it and 2300 miles and it's been great! My work is a 10 mile round trip in the city and I just have a blast every time, for the price and what it is I think it's fantastic.
@michaelnewman3671 Жыл бұрын
“I need about 24,000 horsepower” my life summed up perfectly 😂
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
lol right! I thought that one would hit close to home for a lot of us ;)
@deepakdongre7712 Жыл бұрын
I laughed at the Grom during my motorcycle safety course and chose to ride bigger available bikes. A curious thought to try ended me falling in love with it 😘😘😘 I never got off it till EOD. So want to have one just for the fun factor.
@ronniecurnutt4309 Жыл бұрын
Would love Honda to bump it up to 15 or 16 hp. But not the price . $3,500 is good price point .
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I've said in some of my past videos, I think the 15'ish hp mark would be PERFECT and especially if they could keep it around the same price point. In a perfect world, toss that 4v 160 setup in there that's in the PCX / ADV. Sadly, we know that's not happening any time soon but hey... we can dream, before the inevitable happens and they all turn electric.
@wymotome Жыл бұрын
People saying that these need more power have likely never spent any time on the original Monkey/Trail/Z, etc. The injected 125 they use now is waaaay better than the 50/70/90cc miil they used back then. Plus a larger motor would encourage folks to ride these on freeways and highways and I'm not so sure that's a good idea. Honda makes a few 300cc bikes similar to a Grom and those are far better for that task.
@Hawk7886 Жыл бұрын
@@wymotome both of those statements are amusing. Saying the current engine is perfectly fine because the carbureted engines from decades in the past sucked more is... A super weird take. Guess we'll just stop pushing the envelope, we've hit some sort of weird multiplier of ancient engine specs. Nobody cares if you ride it on the highway. It's definitely not recommended, but whatever. If you're comfortable pushing cruising speeds while a soccer mom in her fully loaded minivan which weighs *15 times* what the little bike sits at stock blasts past you at 85mph... Well, you do you.
@wymotome Жыл бұрын
@Hawk7886 what's amusing is that you're wanting to take a tiny motorcycle with tiny 12" tires up against full sized traffic on the highway at actual freeway speeds. That's not what these are or ever were intended for. Honda makes a larger bike for only a few hundred more if that's your aim. That's why I find it laughable that people complain about hp in minimotos. And that's why honda will never drop a 200cc+ motor in them.
@maskedavenger2578 Жыл бұрын
The reason these are 125 cc is because they have to sell them in the U.K. & Europe where the Learner laws are 125 & a max just below 15 hp . Also adding more power to a novelty motorcycle with puny wheels ,would be pointless ,as it would probably handle like a pig on roller skates over 6O mph .
@LarsaXL Жыл бұрын
Some more versions would be awesome. Like a stock Grom with a 150cc or maybe even 250 engine so you can take it on the highway without having to tune it yourself. An X version would be great too, and we know Honda loves to put knobbly tires and adventure like plastic on their street models. It's a fun bike, promoting it as a scrambler or dual sport adjacent would probably bring in even more fans.
@StilllFly Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised by the cost of these Grom in US. I bought mine around $1200(second hand, Thailand) with 95-98% condition. Finally something nice being Thai I guess XD
@muckle8 Жыл бұрын
You live in Thailand or had it imported to US?
@ZackaryMac Жыл бұрын
Canada is even worse. We're about $1000 more new than US, so used is expensive as well.
@mormsophen3238 Жыл бұрын
maybe ur grom is Taiwain version. honda grom JP version cost between 2.5k to 3k honda grom Taiwain version cost between 1.5k to 2.5k.
@markmarkie3634 Жыл бұрын
Fucoff
@thefellcor Жыл бұрын
Bought my 2nd hand Grom abs model with 900km on it, pretty new at 1.4k USD. Was running 95km/liter solo at economic speeds or 78km/liter two up in touring speeds. Great money saver
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Holy smokes, that's a smoking deal! Used Groms were depreciating a decent bit but once the whole corona shortage started, it's hard to find a used one below $3,000 - no matter how old it is or the mileage. So nice work on finding that deal bud!
@tortuga34 Жыл бұрын
I need a grom. Ill buy one soon lol. I would buy the cherry red and throw the hrc stickers, or the SP version. The gold wheels look awesome🔥
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
I've been saying it since 2013... Everybody needs a Grom in their life lol! Yeah buddy, the gold wheels are money! That paired up with the pearl white paint is what made me opt for the SP as I'm a sucker for a little bling bling action in the paint rather than just a standard gloss. Speaking of HRC, they make an HRC sticker kit if you really wanted to go ham with that styling. It's an older video but if you haven't seen it yet, here's a look at it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2PbkoKZe9d3fdE I'd like to see it on some other colors as a base, to see how it'd look over being put on the black and if it'd help it look any better etc. Thanks for helping support all of this by watching and commenting etc, much appreciated man ;)
@johntheaccountant5594 Жыл бұрын
People complain about the lack of power of the Honda Grom 125. If that is a problem, buy the Honda CB300R that is well underrated and good for city, commuting and even touring.
@josevi5835 Жыл бұрын
I own the 2022 Monkey and power is enough for the type of bike. If people want to use it in the highway or going to the races, the Grom, the Super Cub, the Monkey or the CT125 are not a good choice.
@jayblake7005 Жыл бұрын
I think these are super bikes and appeal to so many riders of all ages , I have a Brand new Dax 125 in red here but i havnt ridden it yet ( uk weather )
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Yessir, that's what makes them so awesome as they appeal to sooooo many different riders from every walk of life. It doesn't matter how old or young you are, how much experience you have, if you're into sport bikes, cruisers, dirt, touring etc and if the Grom isn't your style - you've got options while still sticking with the whole "mini" theme. That's awesome! You're incredibly lucky as everyone over here is still waiting for American Honda to make the official announcement for us. Are you planning on modifying it or leaving it relatively stock and riding the wheels off it? Thanks for watching and sharing, always cool to hear from others on the opposite side of the pond. One day I'd love to make the trip out there as you guys get some pretty cool stuff that we don't see on our shores, sadly...
@jayblake7005 Жыл бұрын
@@HondaProKevin Thanks Kev ,really enjoyed your reviews .and vids ,we are wide family , i have a modded 1989 Honda Dax with Kitaco parts etc,in Red so i spoke to my local Honda dealership last year ,the whole group only had two when they came into stock , i had the Red one ,its a lovely thing the paint is beautiful ,its quite trick with retro touches ,im going to put a Kitaco low pipe on it and thats all i thinks needed for me . i should put a vid up of it
@hartleyglenn33 Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see models offered from the factory in different models like a off-road style with more suspension and knobby tires. Or a sick road bike with serious traction tires and more of that CBR look!
@jimgordon3468 Жыл бұрын
The grom is for small folks. It has a whopping 9Hp. Great bike to learn the basics skills of riding. Great bike to tool around town on. I have a 2021 benelli tnt135. For that exact reason.
@mrforeman7443 Жыл бұрын
Tell that to all the big folks who give up their rocket bikes for a honda 125 though.
@rayosullivan4398 Жыл бұрын
How small my wife and i are midgets this bike way too big for us
@todddavis240 Жыл бұрын
I looked at the Grom but, I felt like the Monkey seemed "bigger" so I got the Black 2022 ABS. The difference in price is worth it. My Monkey in 10 years will still be a beautiful little Scrambler with chrome fenders, not plastic, I think overall the Monkey is a much better mini moto. I would like to change my Monkey and put Grom style handle bars. The Monkey is a little strange, with it's "cruiser" handle bars. But, otherwise I think it's the best mini moto sold, I just wish it would go at least 80 Lol
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Nice! The upside to these minis, you can't go wrong with any of them as it all just depends on what fits you the best and what styling you prefer etc. The only downfall to the Monkey though, in my opinion... Is the replacement part cost for those of us that like to bring out our inner-hooligan when on these mini bikes. You can replace every piece of plastic on a Grom, a couple of times before you even get close to the cost of replacing that fuel tank on the Monkey if it were to hit the ground. That's why I want a Monkey and a Grom, one to act stupid on because parts are cheap when I toss it down and the Monkey to look cool on lol! I'm curious, if Honda had the Dax as an option here in the US when you bought your Monkey - would you still take the Monkey? When you say "cruiser" style handlebars, are we talking about because they're chrome or the height / bend etc with the bars? lol I'm with you there bud, 80 out the box would be AWESOME! Especially if they could keep the same price point but we know that's not happening, sadly.
@sgt_sledge Жыл бұрын
My wife has a grom, I had a monkey. Selling it was my biggest motorcycle regret. The grom is faster, but oddly the seating position in the Monkey made it a wheelie machine without dropping the clutch, and I weigh more than the bike does. It's much more comfortable and looks way better. Out the door it was about 1k more than her sp grom though. I am still trying to convince her I need another monkey and a rebel 1100.
@snapdrag14110 ай бұрын
The monkey and Grom have the exact same engine
@copisetic1104 Жыл бұрын
I remember when you could buy 90-125s all day long that were way under 200lbs. Hodaka 100cc with a little port work was under 190lbs and knocking on 20hp.
@merlinmagnus873 Жыл бұрын
Adjustable rear suspension would be nice. My 100 kilo but takes a beating on the larger bumps in the road unless my weight's on the pegs. As for the price increase, It's called inflation. What I like about it is that when you turn the key, it fires right up with no babying. The other thing I like is when I fill up, I can't remember how long ago the last fill up was.
@jamesgrantham3239 Жыл бұрын
I’d love to see the Grom with suspension tuned for a 200lb or so rider. Stock, that is. I know the aftermarket has it covered already.
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
lol yeah buddy, they're definitely tuned for a lightweight that's for sure! In a perfect world we could check a box and order these bikes with better components, for those of us that don't mind paying more than the "standard" MSRP to have those goodies installed from the get-go. That'd be awesome and I'd bet a LOT of people would take advantage of that but of course it could be a logistical nightmare so the $$ would have to be there for Honda to even entertain the idea of being able to special order bikes like that.
@phdtobe Жыл бұрын
Do they make a suspension kit for a 300 pound rider? Asking for a friend.
@connorpryor5613 Жыл бұрын
Don't be fat then easy
@phdtobe Жыл бұрын
@@connorpryor5613 I enjoy being fat. Vincent Vega voice: “Fat is guud!”
@raymunchieftain41702 ай бұрын
I have a 21 TriGlide Ultra and a 19 Sportglide,however I feel truly wicked when I'm on my 23 Grom. It is a total Hoot to ride !!!!!!
@Kyle-zu7ev Жыл бұрын
It be cool to come with a windshield. I got mine for 5000 flat. It was 3600 plus shipping and freight. I got it brand new 0 miles. I'm at 800 only after 3 weeks. Fun to ride and turn alot of heads.
@silverbell800 Жыл бұрын
What spend $5,000 on the Grom when you could get a much more substantial bike in decent shape on the used market
@Hawk7886 Жыл бұрын
@@silverbell800 like what? What if I'm only in the market for a Grom?
@Kyle-zu7ev Жыл бұрын
I know i know. But very little you know about my personal life. Money goes. Experience is gold.
@eskimojones23 Жыл бұрын
Yep same here started on the ruckus got the grom now on a goldwing they all have uses and I love em for that
@skipwalker3269 Жыл бұрын
Where we ride one, we ride all.
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
100%!
@John-rw2zf Жыл бұрын
Great review. The perfect bike for all ages. Wish I could somehow get around the dealer prep fees where I live. Kind of raises the price pretty good sometimes.
@supagirl1521 Жыл бұрын
Just got a 2023 grom and I love it but seeing the splendid blue that Europe got breaks my heart. I need that color available here in the states
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Nice, congrats on your new Grom! lol don't you hate it when that happens? The upside though, you can buy those plastics from Europe and with less than an hour worth of labor swapping them out, you'll have a rare Splendid Blue here in the US ;) Well, "rare" for a little bit as I suspect that color will be brought over to the US for our 2024 Grom.
@heritagehillsecurity8778 Жыл бұрын
Grom SP with a tiny factory turbo. For beast mode on hills and straightways.
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
lol now that's something I can get behind, 100%! Full Blown Motorsports makes a bolt-on turbo kit for the Grom that I've been eyeballing for years but haven't had the funds to burn sadly. Aside from the extra power, hearing those noises while riding would be AWESOME!
@heritagehillsecurity8778 Жыл бұрын
@HondaPro Kevin That's a really nice add on for 1800 bucks. I did not even know that was available. Thank you. A Turbo kit or an entire Honda Navi for 1800 bucks? I'm thinking that Turbo would be an incredible smile generator. For now it will be fun to dream about.. That is really an attainable dream.
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
🚧Thanks for watching guys! Please hit that like button, comment below, share etc to help with algorithm so I can stick around long enough to continue bringing you guys Honda content... It helps more than you know! These take a lot of time to put together so thank you as always for the continued support, I really appreciate it...
@Oekedoelekens Жыл бұрын
It's nice to see the that the third generation looks more like an updated first gen. I used to have a 2015 MSX (unfortunately had to sell it) and I never liked the looks and the seat of the second gen. But this one, I might actually reconsider buying!
@jamesblocker5235 Жыл бұрын
I owned a 1984 Honda CB 125 street bike when I was 15 years old and drove it all over my town I wish I had something as sporty as the grome
@johntheaccountant5594 Жыл бұрын
I am old time and prefer the classic looking Honda Monkey 125 though a lot more expensive. The thing going against the Honda Monkey is it doesn't have foot pegs for the pillion.
@fortyfour1654 Жыл бұрын
The Monkeys frame can't take the weight of two adults either. Best way to enjoy Monkeys is to ride ride in packs and act bananas!
@revhappymv Жыл бұрын
2023 Grom recaptures the quirkiness of the OG that got lost with the SF. OG's still the prettiest though
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
I'm right there with you on that one bud, the OG still wins it all!
@thepab3072 Жыл бұрын
The King is the Grom, King of value bike/scooter mini is the Navi. I would pay 500$ more for the Navi if it was fuel injected, led headlamp tail lamp, and a little bigger tank.....or pay a little more and you got the Grom.... Yep, the Grom is the King of minibikes ☺️
@poeticboss4535 Жыл бұрын
I like to see next year's Grom with more Horse power , slightly taller seat .. slightly Bigger wheels . more room in the rear seat for storying stuff Better performance , .and have a chance to ride more on the freeway. And For ABS to be more available in different colors
@mattmershon3542 Жыл бұрын
I’d love a 200 Grom to compete with the Duke 200. It’s already better looking than the Duke, it just needs the power to match it.
@krodkrod8132 Жыл бұрын
I just bought one of these for fun and pulled the fuel tank. I'm expanding it and adding 2 more gallons.
@0xDankberg Жыл бұрын
Should have added a change list at the end to wrap up the difference from last year’s to this year. Still watched and thumbed up tho appreciate it brother love my Grom!
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
You may have missed the part towards the end as I ramble on a lot but I explained what changes were thrown at it for 2023 ;) . The only changes were the price increase and color changes. Thanks a million for watching and giving it a thumbs up etc, it helps more than you know so I really appreciate the support bud... Stay safe out there Grom-brother and enjoy that thing ;)
@armdrop101 Жыл бұрын
The only king is the O.G never will be another king.
@reubenj.cogburn8546 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on getting Kermit the frog to actually do The voice work.
@erichemmelgarn4215 Жыл бұрын
Honda we want adult sport quads. Surely you can’t be proud of your pink 250cc quad.
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
lol that last line may have had me laughing a little too loud... ...because it's TRUE!
@wymotome Жыл бұрын
No idea why they stopped making the 400EX. I get the R models as that was a limited audience, but a 400cc sport quad appeals to lots of folks. And not everyone wants to drop 5 figures on a huge UTV....or even likes UTV's.
@erichemmelgarn4215 Жыл бұрын
@@wymotome I agree they can make them and not even try to compete with Yamaha. They would be in there own class
@houseofroos Жыл бұрын
I bought a ‘23 last fall. What’s the best bang for your buck way to increase power. We’re at 5500 feet elevation with lots of hills. Thanks!
@HeyItsAsmus Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see the Grom get bumped to a 150-200, and better suspension .. It can be done.. Especially for the price they want..
@888jackflash Жыл бұрын
I think if Honda bumped-up the displacement (or offered two levels- 125 and 180?).. that would sell. But that would also probably piss-off owners of older Groms.
@sizzlacalunji Жыл бұрын
I don’t even own a bike but it has caught my eye for some reason. I think it’s the price 😅 Looked at it 2x and now this video.
@besticandogolf5901 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Picking mine up this week. I noticed you included several maintenance callouts in this video with B roll shots, things to note within the first 100 miles...etc. Do you have a video around this? Thanks.
@rodneysherwin4489 Жыл бұрын
Hello KEVIN and that you for another great video.. WHERE,S THE 2023,S S T 125 DAX,S ??. BEEN WAITIN A LONG TIME AARRFF AARRFF,, MY WIFE WANTS A RED DAX AND I LIKE, WANT THE BLUE COLOUR .. WHATS THE WORD,, YOUR THE MAN WHO KNOWS HONDA MOTO,S T.U.
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Thank you, appreciate the kind words and support as always Rodney! We've got another announcement releasing from American Honda in the next couple of weeks, so keep your fingers crossed ;)
@jasonjulian1 Жыл бұрын
I definitely don’t think Honda needs to come out with performance or more expensive versions of the bike from the factory, if anything, they need to make it more approachable and more accessible. The price hike well understandable really needs to be a lower total price of entry for this. Make your money on the backend with accessories and upgrades. I think some licensed themes plastic and decal kits would be awesome. Maybe a camo real tree branded version, or something with various sports teams would be cool.
@nielsdebakker3283 Жыл бұрын
The new 5 speed engine went to smaller bore bigger stroke. To keep to 125cc regulations (and) emissions around the world they can not bring more powerful versions themselves.
@jasonjulian1 Жыл бұрын
@@nielsdebakker3283 That's great, except I didn't say it needed more power. I think the 5spd 125cc is just perfect for this.
@serpent08n Жыл бұрын
I think Honda needs to hurry up and give us a 4 stroke 2024 Honda Motocompo
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Wish I could 'like' this one about 10,000 times lol! I'd LOVE to see Honda resurrect the Motocompo! I've wanted one for sooooo long now but their prices have gone absolutely insane, to where it just doesn't make sense for my broke butt lol! Wish I could rewind the clock though and snatch up a few before they went crazy.
@RatedRj_TV Жыл бұрын
A few more hp out the gate would great! Living in a mountain state speed limits of 55 on a large incline are a regular occurrence here so a top speed of at least 70 would be great!
@patch822 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful video.
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Thank you... These take quite a bit of time to put together, so I really appreciate the kind words and support by watching etc ;)
@CreativeoE Жыл бұрын
Wow the all new release my favorite type of motorcycle. I love it.🙏💖🤗
@4g63_Everything Жыл бұрын
I hope Honda PH🇵🇭 will bring the market of GROM here, We only had the copy/imitation version of this called RUSI Korak/Gremlin/Mojo110.
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Ahhh, I thought the Grom was available in the Philippines? I may be thinking of another country though as sometimes it's difficult to keep tabs on every country and what they do or don't import etc. So I always appreciate the education on that front ;)
@systemsevil1 Жыл бұрын
so ive got a 22' CT125, should I have changed the centrifugal oil filter after 100 miles then? the service manual says after the first 4000 miles.
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Technically, the manual says to clean it after 8,000 miles on the 2022 CT125 and it's the same story with the strainer screen too. 99% of the time, you'll be fine following the exact guidelines that Honda lays out in their maintenance schedule but I'm a stickler with maintenance and getting the oil that's in there during break-in, in and out as quick as possible, just in case there is some stuff floating around that shouldn't be there. Case in point, the trash you saw on my strainer screen. Was it going to hurt anything? Odds are no but with these things barely holding any oil and it's so easy to get to everything, I figured it's cheap insurance at the end of the day as I like to beat on my toys and I want to make sure everything is good-to-go, as much as I can. Long story short, it all depends on how paranoid you are lol ;)
@systemsevil1 Жыл бұрын
@@HondaProKevin yeah im the same! ive got a magnetic drain plug as well. But now I will probably look into doing the strainer, thanks!
@michaelphillips2079 Жыл бұрын
I'm curious how the Grom performs better, by most accounts, than the Kawasaki Z125 Pro. The Kawasaki has a bit more displacement, a bigger bore, should rev higher, thus producing more horsepower. What does Honda do to the Grom to make it so hot?
@sinautical10 ай бұрын
One hell of a review. Got my sub
@HondaProKevin10 ай бұрын
Really appreciate the kind words and support bud ;)
@zogozogy98 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to hopefully book my UK CBT test tomorrow. I love that Splendid Blue Colour! That'll be my choice
@brookefore4618 Жыл бұрын
What’s up with the supply? Southern Honda never has any in stock.
@navarich1 Жыл бұрын
"What do you guys think Honda should change next on the Grom?" dual over head cam + vtwin! double the fun! double the carnige!
@decibellone696 Жыл бұрын
its a nice bike to be sure, i ended up buying the Cub... just fit better in the city.
@larryhouse3776 Жыл бұрын
Got a 2023 SP coming in within the next couple months. Can't wait.
@mr.a.7372 Жыл бұрын
Love your article
@frankcastle3827 Жыл бұрын
I wanna put 600cc wheels on one! It would be a sick project!!
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
That's be an interesting move! I've seen people put large, skinny bicycle wheels on a Grom and people put Grom wheels on a full size bike like the CB300R but I don't think I've seen larger 17" wheels, like on a 600cc bike, on a Grom.
@frankcastle3827 Жыл бұрын
@@HondaProKevin well it would be pretty cool to see I think haha
@NICKELGHANDI Жыл бұрын
I bought a Grom clone for about $1200. I threw a ZS-190cc in it for another $900. With some upgraded cables, a better chain, better brakes, and an exhaust the total came to about $2700 but now I have a Grom sized bike that can wheelie and goes up to 80mph. I love Hondas but their pricing is ridiculous these days. The value just isn’t there. Honda needs to up their displacement to 200cc or more to justify the cost and make these things a bit more relevant for road use.
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Nice work on making something that works for you on the cheap cheap! Yeah buddy, the price increases all across the board from everyone isn't something that's easy to get behind. It'd be nice to see it start to head back in the other direction with the $2,999 MSRP they were launched at but we all know that's not happening, sadly.
@DB-fn3fz Жыл бұрын
Let us know if that bike is still running in 10-20 years
@wymotome Жыл бұрын
The value is there on the Honda as you can buy them new and sell a few years later for almost what you paid for them. I doubt the same can be said for any Chinese clone bike....especially one modded up quite a bit.
@NICKELGHANDI Жыл бұрын
@@wymotome That is true however I don’t buy motorcycles to sell them. I buy them to ride them. When I do get rid of them I’m not worried about how much I’m going to get for them because the value isn’t in the dollar amount for me. It’s in my enjoyment while I own them.
@wymotome Жыл бұрын
@@NICKELGHANDI That's fine and I get that but it still doesn't make your original statement true to the rest of the perspective Grom buyers.
@freejulianassange3143 Жыл бұрын
Have they acknowledged/addressed the weird gearbox grinding sounds/issues that people are having with the 2022? The riders with this issue don't seem to be getting taken care of by Honda if the youtube videos are anything to go by.
@terryskorczewski4727 Жыл бұрын
I would like to see Honda offer the 181 Big bore with 14 in tires to make it a little more roadworthy on highway speeds
@nickdavis3778 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a pros vs cons video on the Grom vs Sur Ron
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
I like your thinking! I have yet to ride a Sur Ron but REALLY want to after falling into the wormhole that is Sur Ron videos here on KZbin lol! Cough cough, we just need to get Sur Ron to send me one to play with as they're a little too steep for my budget at the moment.
@finn7530 Жыл бұрын
i gotta agree with the pearl white. but i wish they gave you more customization. I want a pearl white with SILVER arms and rims, and no decals, with a red honda sticker.
@rickstar6435 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for English subtitles. Great video.
@leowashington8991 Жыл бұрын
I have no experience on Motorcycle thinking about Buying one of these for a Beginners Bike
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
It's hard to beat when it comes to a bike to get your feet wet with!
@Tina-qb3cb Жыл бұрын
it's a great bike i own 2021 model. but it's pretty dead in my country
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Nice! Ahh, that's interesting! If you don't mind me asking, what country are you in? And is it mini bikes as a whole that are pretty dead in your area or the Grom specifically?
@Tina-qb3cb Жыл бұрын
@@HondaProKevin well, it’s only happening to MSX Grom. i can say the first generation is a big hit here, but the price is going up rapidly up-to 3k dollars since 2nd generation. Now you can get 2022 brand new for like 1,8k bucks. (Cambodia)
@laserbrain7774 Жыл бұрын
I would like the solo to be brought back with a grom drivetrain and brought to the USA. manufactured here would be great.
@DarrinR.-pq8md9 ай бұрын
A Evel Knievel tribute Grom. White Red or Blue with EK stripes. No front fender. TT style rear end.
@cyphre Жыл бұрын
That silver with the neon yellow accents is one of the best paintjobs this year. Really wish I saw it more elsewhere. Kawasaki and the like are more like 'bright green' and don't have the shock value of those brighter colors.
@corneliushoffmann7774 Жыл бұрын
WE WANT A 250 CCM AND 20 PS "GROM" !!!!!
@mr.somebody1493 Жыл бұрын
Nice video Kevin 👍
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Thanks bud, really appreciate the kind words and support by watching etc as these take quite a bit of time to put together ;)
@oneofnumbers11 ай бұрын
The snoop reference made me subscribe! Good show guy!
@Spencerstunts Жыл бұрын
Make the plastics not so easy to break the little panel on the main plastics breaks off so easily when you squeeze with your knees
@DarrinR.-pq8md Жыл бұрын
Maybe an Evel Knievel Tribute Grom with wheelly bar and engine case guards.
@1966johnnywayne Жыл бұрын
166 MPG ... Not according to the owners on Fuelly or the various Grom owner's sites. Most owners state that they are getting between 80-120 MPG (US), respectable on the higher end but not so much on the lower end...and definitely not what potential buyers are being led to expect.
@VapourwearКүн бұрын
The computer on my ‘23 reads about 137, generally. I weigh 195# and treat it like typical transportation.
@dakotaalexander9292 Жыл бұрын
Honda Grom riders are a whole other breed😂
@StringbeanFPV Жыл бұрын
I love my super cup and trail but that blue turquoise makes me want it bad
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Nice! Always cool to see people that have multiple minis in the garage as I'd love to have one of each! Oh yeah, that Splendid Blue over in Europe is pretty cool and I'm super curious to see what it looks like in person as those stock pictures rarely do the true color justice. I'd bet $$ we'll see it offered here in the USA for 2024 but the upside is, if it's not, it only takes a couple clicks and a couple hundred bucks to turn a Grom into that color with the plastics being so cheap.
@blueskyresearch6701 Жыл бұрын
Don't understand the color restrictions for abs given its all trim pieces anyway.
@TJRSIM Жыл бұрын
I wish they made one like the old YSR-50 with full fairing. Although at 8:33 looks great!
@stevied6286 Жыл бұрын
Honda needs to understand that they are not just for youngsters and learners but most bikers with bigger machines would love one as a second bike so why not a 160cc for the UK with 14.5 hp..I'd buy one as I'd rather have a big bore from the factory than hitting the takegowa catalogue..or why don't Honda offer their own big bore kits as the aftermarket has shown the dramatic demand for upgrades!
@mattconklin4026 Жыл бұрын
I'm going shopping for one this Tuesday over here in western NC
@Lunaticakabuller Жыл бұрын
i think Honda needs to make a more offroad oriented trailbike of the Grom, right of the bat. a Skidplate will be loved by lots, and if it can take a "honda grom" beating it will be loved.
@HappyHands. Жыл бұрын
I really liked the GROM, but could not afford it... so i bought a Trailmaster LOL😅
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
lol hey, as long as you're on two wheels - that's all that matters ;)
@richarddevaottien77244 ай бұрын
The cooling fins are vertical instead of horizontal 😫
@vkweir11 ай бұрын
Love the silver with bronze wheels
@user-xm5pr9ot6o3 ай бұрын
Fantastic video ! Thanks bro !!
@RitaElaineHeltonBarker-uz4sz Жыл бұрын
I wanna see all the mini bikes with 250cc 2 strokes
@ultraprimeomega Жыл бұрын
Future second bike, whenever i upgrade from the Navi
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah, that'll be a nice upgrade from the Navi!
@Cobsspeedshop Жыл бұрын
Im desperately tryin to figure out what forks they used on that orange off road grom in this video i found the original video but i cant find anything on that build
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
I'll do some digging and see what I can find out ;)
@brianblakney5780 Жыл бұрын
I've got the 2023 model love it! I'd like to see a 6 speed trans and some more displacement. It would be much better suited to back road riding. And maybe not pushing the motor as hard through its life.
@pulsartech2945 Жыл бұрын
I hate the the price increase, a grom out the door at my local dealers is $5300 USD +/- $≈400 depending on the dealership….a z125 is $1500 less. A Zuma 125 is 4K
@cjjorge6636 Жыл бұрын
i have a og 2014 i don't like the new ones i ll keep mine
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
As someone that's had the OG and a new one, HOLD ONTO IT! I still wish I didn't have to sell my 2014... or 2018, or 2022 for that matter lol!
@ColoradoKid32 Жыл бұрын
Why?
@andrewkennan2897 Жыл бұрын
Great little bilke but it would nice to see liquid cooled model or even a larger engine
@elevagetoulisse Жыл бұрын
Hello sir, grrat review!! is it possible to know what is the Japanese link you found to buy accessories? Thank you.
@j.brooksrawlston105 Жыл бұрын
thought that showroom looked familiar... my local shop!!
@HondaProKevin Жыл бұрын
Lol too cool, talk about a small world! Appreciate ya watching bud ;)
@bobwreck37758 ай бұрын
They need to put a 275cc motor in and make the tires as big as grandma's ulcers
@Basnican Жыл бұрын
I had a Honda Navi as my starter bike but it got stolen :( Im looking into the Grom next.
@MrGreyfoxut Жыл бұрын
You need to breath man, the whole video I had anxiety