The Honda Grom Deserves An Award - One Of The Best Bikes Ever?

[@congerscott6064]

Im 57 and i have one, been riding for years and could care less what people say or think, im having more fun now than i have for years 👍.

[@mollygrubber]

I've been riding for about 40 years. Bought a 2024 Grom 3 days ago - most fun I've had on a bike sine I was a teenager.

[@thetakenking7061]

I just bought a 2022 Grom yesterday. I haven’t gotten it registered yet so I’ve only been riding in my drive. It’s a long driveway. Can’t wait to get out and practice riding. I haven’t ridden in 15 years. So far I love the bike.

[@Cake...]

Yep. Fun is the perfect word to describe the Grom!

[@DR4WZ]

If not for the Honda Grom, I would never have started riding. Now own my 2018 Grom, 2019 ZX6R, and Vulcan 800!

[@GTflyer0116]

I can also confirm that the Grom finally got me into motorcycling in my 30s. Thanks for the great content!

[@Inked_Aussie]

Same here

[@cstephenson9223]

Hell yeah gas works!! Love my 2020 Honda grom and I had a 2016 Suzuki gsx s 1000 and could never use the power and was very fast!!! I have Vance&Hines exhaust, chimera intake and a flashed ecu from DHM and have 600 miles and hit 70mph top speed with traffic on a main road👍👍

[@ronmendoza4916]

I own a 2015 Grom. I agree it's a great little motorcycle. Let's not forget about the Ruckus and the new style Rebel. Has anyone seen the Navi? It's a 110 cc scooter available in India and Japan. I'd love to have a Navi here in the U.S.

[@hamsaslots7837]

Did you get a Navi since they came to the US?

[@TheCrazzyGuy11]

I started on a 125cc dirt bike. Got a Yamaha QT-50 that was in mint condition (was stolen) and I’m not gunna lie I’m probably gonna get myself a grom once I get my class 6, next spring and summer will be lots of fun. Can’t really bring myself to getting another moped cuz I got like 2 months left on my learners 😪 just wish I didn’t have my Yamaha stolen when I have such little time left and now no way to get around.

[@jamesmegill]

I agree. We have a grom gang of about 30 young guys in my neighborhood. It's awesome to 🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️

[@cstephenson9223]

Had a pcx 125 and loved that too👍 but the grom is in a different world with the 4speed trans!

[@GenericExotics]

Just bought mine last week

[@allenhuling598]

My vote would go to the Yamaha TW 200, been around for over 30 yrs. Far more versatile, low seat height, similar hwy speed, and barely more expensive! I am glad that you point out the value of having 'starter' motorcycles in an accessible package, available to the greater public! Cheers!

[@FrankiesWorld]

I got a grom as my first motorcycle at the age of 40. Also own a HD now but the Grom is my daily and I love it. Ride 55-60 everyday and im in the 185 lbs range.

[@GasWorksISO]

You got a HD? Damn KZbin shut off notifications for your channel! I’m sick of this! I try to watch all your videos, but haven’t got a notification in months... They really need to square away their shit..🤬 Anyway, late congrats on the purchase! 👍🏻

[@FrankiesWorld]

Gas Works Garage haha no worries my dude! KZbin notifications have been messed up like you said. And yeah, it’s HD’s smallest bike but I was still looking for a second cruiser type bike and stumbled across this one back in feb.

[@alexp6409]

The Grom is also the bike that got me to finally pull the trigger and buy a bike in my mid-30's after wanting one since I was a kid. I didn't end up buying a Grom as my first bike (I got it's big brother, the CB300F) but still wanted a Grom or similar bike, so I ended up getting a Z125 Pro as well.

[@alexp6409]

Oddly enough I STILL want a Grom...and a Monkey...but I'm sure you can understand that feeling, since you have one of each! The small bikes are just so much fun. I was considering getting rid of the CB and trading up to something bigger like a Z650, but realized I really like the light weight and don't need or want the extra power. The CB does everything I need it to on 60mph backroads, and the Z is a blast for the slower speed stuff.

[@GasWorksISO]

Honestly, no bike is perfect. So the only sensible thing to do is to buy a whole bunch of them..😊

[@johntheaccountant5594]

The Honda Wave 110cc and 125cc is the most important bike of the last 10 years. Go to SE Asia (Thailand) and you will realise that. Highly dependable, reliable vehicles for families and used as SUVs.

[@sixdsix5028]

Yep, I just picked up a 2020 Grom. I have had a 79 CX500, a 2001 CBR600F4i, and a 2015 DRZ400SM. The Grom is right up there with the DRZ if not more fun. Yes, it is slow by motorcycle standards, but it is zippy for what it is and is ridiculously nimble.

[@rockybukake42069]

Love you broski glad to see you're still active

[@GasWorksISO]

Yeah I’m still here!

[@rockybukake42069]

For some reason I haven't been getting notifications for the vids but I did for this one

[@GasWorksISO]

KZbin is being weird. First my channel got hacked, and now with the last few vids, views are WAY down..

[@leekerr6727]

The Super Cub got me into motorcycling last year. A CBR 500 scratched the sport bike itch. I gave in and bought a blue Monkey couple weeks ago because it was just such a good looking little bike. It has its own unique fun factor, though I still somewhat prefer the Cub’s smooth, almost telepathic ride. Now a green Grom is calling my name but surely a 3rd 125cc Honda would be very redundant??

[@darydavid4067]

I have kawasaki ksr 110 pro its not the most comfortable bike for long journey and steep zigzag road but ...ooh man..I really enjoy riding it

[@michaelglynn2638]

Looking at reviews, I'm thinking of buying one. This was really helpful, thank you. (I enjoyed the monkey review too) sold!!👍

[@joseduarte7035]

The Benelli TNT is also a great low budjet option.

[@snappycattimesten]

Thanks for the tips. I love the grom too. You mentioned the bad V tires, could you advise what the good tires are? Thanks 🙏🏼

[@GTflyer0116]

A lot of people do the Michelin Power Pure. I put on the Continental ContiScoots.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

I hear what you say but would pay the extra for the Honda Monkey. Nothing is more comfortable and fun to ride than the Honda Monkey

[@seyha4001]

Good

[@ondrejc55]

Thanks, nice video.

[@Anonymous594]

I did cross country on a Grom with bags

[@russellinthebush2897]

Just curious if you had to get rid of either your Grom or Monkey, which you would keep? Or maybe the better question is which you ride more often? I'm contemplating getting something to tool around town on though it's a fricken furnace in Phoenix now. Thanks brother!

[@GasWorksISO]

I’d keep the Monkey. I think it will hold its value longer, it’s better looking, more comfortable, and the build quality is top notch. Only if I HAD to choose between the two.

[@GTflyer0116]

Gas Works Garage does your Monkey have less plastic vibration noise than the Grom? I feel like on my Grom that I can hear more noises from the plastics than from the stock engine/muffler! Also was thinking of trading my Grom for a Monkey at some point. Glad to hear you recommend it.

[@GasWorksISO]

Yes. Way less noise. On my Grom I can hear the plastics flexing sometimes. The only noise I get from my Monkey is the keychain vibrating against the handlebar clamp..

[@ondrejc55]

Hi, I did little research, how you can have better quality video. Upload 1440, but lower frame rate to 15 or 12 fps.

[@GasWorksISO]

You mean lower bit rate to 12 or 14 Mbps? If you lower the frame rate that much the footage would be extremely blurry. Frame rate should double frames per second, as a general rule to get the right amount of motion blur. This video was recorded in 2.7k, 30fps, uploaded at 4K with 14 Mbps. Optimal settings. I’ve experimented with uploading GoPro footage to KZbin on many occasions and it’s the compression that KZbin applies to that footage that makes it look less than perfect. Not to mention GoPro footage itself isn’t the highest to begin with. The camera’s bitrate is low, which looks fine, considering, but when uploaded to KZbin with its compression, it will always look a little crappy when motion is involved such as is the case with riding and recording.

[@ondrejc55]

@@GasWorksISO No, not lower bitrate, but frame rate. You should be able to do so in video software when rendering file, that you later uploading to youtube. Now You have 30 frames per second. Try only half - 15 fps. Higher frame rate mean more pictures per seconds, however, YT have limit on Megabites per second. So, if You have more pictures in one second, KZbin will lower their quality, to reduce their size in MegaBites. Sure, it will allow more frames, but it will not allow more Megabites. If You use less images per second, KZbin will compress individual frames less, which will reflect on better overall quality. I found it in this video: "GoPro Video on KZbin - How to Make it Look Sharp".

[@GasWorksISO]

Oh, ok.. I see what you’re saying. However, if I export a 30fps file at say, 24fps, the video naturally is choppy because the program has to drop 6fps. Then if I upload it to KZbin, it’s still choppy. I’m sure there’s ways to make it work on a lot of PC video editing programs, but I use an APP called LumaFusion for editing, and it’s a bit more simplified. I’m ok with the way it looks as is. It’s not perfect, but it looks just as good as other motovloggers.

[@richfromlondon3254]

As a happy grom owner it gets my vote! 👍 Btw do you have a link to those bar end mirrors? I like the look of them

[@GasWorksISO]

I don’t have a link, sorry... but they’re all over eBay and Amazon.

[@richfromlondon3254]

@@GasWorksISO cheers for the speedy reply. Will check them out

[@bakeot]

Hi it's 2024 now and they got these motorcycle marked up to 5500 out the door were buying used grom for what you would have paid for brand new lol and the grom is 5 speed now hahahaha

[@WildOn2sVlog]

Those groms are fun lol

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Lots of Honda Grom in Thailand and the choice of younger people. I think a fad as was the Honda Zoom in Thailand. Older westerners would opt for a Honda Monkey for a few bucks (quid) more.

[@GasWorksISO]

I got both! 😊

[@johntheaccountant5594]

@@GasWorksISO Then you will know that the Honda Monkey is better than the Grom and worth the extra few bucks (quid).

[@randytaylor5684]

Great country...Colorado

[@immortal6608]

Any good websites to buy the Honda grom

[@isaacsommerfeldt6600]

just keep checking facebook marketplace and you will find a good deal

[@immortal6608]

Isaac Sommerfeldt Thank you man

[@droneviewssrilanka4409]

❤❤️❤️

[@milodebruin4821]

Grom or Monkeywas almost my first bike, maybe it will the second???

[@zx10rpower17]

I've owned a ZX10R, harley night train, ktm supermoto, R6 and now a grom. The grom is literally the most fun I've had on any of these bikes! I've been riding dirt bikes and quads since I was 14 yrs old. Got my big boy motorcycle license at 18, and I'm 35 now. It's hard not to get the sport bikes because of the cool factor and show off in front of girls. But you'll notice all that wears off and then your alone riding by yourself with 1000cc or 600cc between your legs in 40mph speed limits. Gets boring! The supermoto was fun, but got me in trouble with cops because it looks like it's not street legal and was very loud. The grom.......well........cops treat me like I'm a 90yr old man on a scooter and don't even look my way lol

[@CogumeloMagico28]

Hey man, how tall are you? Want to buy this bike

[@GasWorksISO]

6’1”

[@WcWGoldbergWcW]

@@GasWorksISO how do you fit on it? I’m 6’5 and want one

[@grominwithrob1339]

I think the Honda Monkey gives it a run for the money.

[@GamerPkc75]

You think $1,900 is a good deal for a 2018 Z125 less than 500 miles?

[@GasWorksISO]

Yes. I’d jump on it. Leaves some extra $ for a better seat! The stock ones are horrible...

[@GamerPkc75]

Ok. I just want to act like a hooligan on it lol

[@rob1399]

owning a grom or a ruckus should be obligatory

[@Benane3799]

Camera is way too high dude, we want to see the speedometer etc when riding

[@GasWorksISO]

The bars on the Grom are really low, if I pointed the camera down, you wouldn’t see much else..

[@Tom-bm7mm]

@@GasWorksISO Actually, I like this camera angle. Just seeing the view and not the instruments.

[@thirdwatch9939]

I do not care how fast he is going. So I disagree.

[@mikeessary4925]

I'm 5ft 10in.. Would I be able to enjoy this? Also I'm 48 🤣

[@GasWorksISO]

Oh yeah. Shit, I’m 46 and ride mine all over the place. Not embarrassed.

[@mikeessary4925]

@PaPa-D thanks man!!

[@mikeessary4925]

@@GasWorksISO thanks!

[@ozzyologist]

Im also 5 '10 and 53. Bought a kawasaki Z125 Better looking bike buy the way. Im having the time of my life. should have done this 20 years ago. go for it brother.

[@congerscott6064]

Im 57 years old and 5'10" tall, i weigh in at 220 lbs. and the grom fits me well, i have a blast riding it, it's all stock, no mods, i love it, if you get the chance get one (pure fun) 👍.

[@sangesherpa6034]

Next time...place your camera to the position where we can see handlebars

[@GasWorksISO]

No

[@sangesherpa6034]

Ok

[@izzywashington5461]

Not quite possible on a grom sange you’d practically be staring at the road and not ahead