Ultimate Honda Mini Moto Shootout (Grom vs Monkey vs Super Cub vs Trail 125 vs Navi)

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@bmp72 Жыл бұрын

I had the 110cc 8hp motor in a scooter model with the 4 speed. Did a 1000mile backroad hotel trip around Europe on it, so much fun ! Went through the Black Forest, Eiffel, Vosges and Ardennes mountains, beautiful trip.

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Awesome!you don’t need a giant touring bike to have a great tour.

@terryoleary8219 Жыл бұрын

Interesting comparison between the Monkey and the CT125 offroad. I love the practical sturdy rack on the Trail and the fact that the air intake and exhaust are designed for river crossings BUT not having a clutch is a deal breaker for a vehicle with off road pretentions.

@cubgsan Жыл бұрын

Good day to you! I am a grandpa rider on HONDA Cross Cub CC110 from Japan. Enjoying camping ,touring and upload video. Your comment about HONDA Moto is so nice! HONDA Motorcycle give us a lot of fun!! Have a nice day my friend!

@snugkillsit 2 ай бұрын

The monkey looks so good for van life. Compact, easy to load and will allow for lots of additional adventures while leaving the van parked.

@57Jimmy Жыл бұрын

I’m close to 66, had a 2021 CRF300L and with a 30” inseam and vertigo never really felt comfortable or safe. At least three times coming to a stop, the front would collapse then recoil triggering the vertigo, lifting my shorter legs off the ground my balance would take a hike and with the bike being about 350lbs and top heavy, down I would go! So I sold it. Wanted the Trail 125…🇨🇦🤣… so I bought a 2023 Grom! I LOVE IT! The mrs has a Ruckus and now with having the Grom we can both cruise around on and off road, that being FSRoads, campgrounds and the like. My Grom I’ve put on T-RexRacing engine guards and skid plate, GPKomposit windshield AND deflector…which I had on the 300L, LED driving lights, DoubleTake mirrors, and made my own rack for the back that holds anything I can put on it…in style! I am constantly getting thumbs up and huge smiles wherever I go. This bike is nice and light. I can push it ANYWHERE and literally mount it like a bicycle! We load them both into our 6x10 trailer which is set up to quickly unload and roll out a full sized queen bed mattress! The Grom is absolutely perfect!👍🍺🇨🇦 Oh…milage? 1.5L/100km!

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Awesome! There are also big bore kits if you have a need for speed.

@cubgsan Жыл бұрын

Good day to you! I am a grandpa rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying camping ,touring and upload video. Your comment about HONDA Moto is so nice! HONDA Motorcycle give us a lot of fun!! Have a nice day my friend!

@robertroach1127 Жыл бұрын

Just got back from a 10,000km trip up to northern BC, the Yukon and Alaska on my NC750X. I made it up to the Arctic Circle on the Dalton where I met a Swiss couple on Honda Groms! They had them shipped to Halifax, rode them across Canada and up to the 49th state. They were then planning to continue onto the lower 48😃

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Sounds like you had a great trip and seeing two Groms up there would have been quite something. I don’t know if I’d want to ride the Dalton on a Mini-Moto with all those logging trucks flying on there.

@robertroach1127 Жыл бұрын

@@DifferentSpokesTV yeah I had a great trip, met some cool people, and did a big loop and tried to ride the same road twice as little as possible😃. The Swiss couple told me they had planned on riding to Prudhoe Bay, but after a couple days trying to wait out heavy rain on the Dalton I guess they decided the AC would be far enough. Weather plays such a big part of the equation on those remote and rugged roads

@steveh7108 Жыл бұрын

Mad respect for Erik Buell👍 he never lays down and never gives up. His designs and Innovation have always been good, it's just the companies he partnered with that have failed him. Keep up the good work Mister Buell👍

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Yep, I hope that bike is a success. It’s certainly innovative and because it’s modular you can replace individual parts as technology advances.

@WanderingDad Жыл бұрын

First video I've been just as interested in the sponsor as the actual content.

@blackbuttecruizr Жыл бұрын

Yeah Brooke!!! I like the trail the most, it is the most likely a full size bike. And the larger tires make it more capable of road.

@RockstarVeganRecipes Жыл бұрын

You're right, I do love the mini-motos. :)

@MichaelBeattie-z4u Жыл бұрын

I had three CT over the years, 90cc and 110cc models, when working on large properties as my portable tool box. They had dual range gear boxes with a hand shift level on the right-side cover. I low range you could almost climb a brick wall.

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Yes, the new ones don’t have the low range which is too bad.

@Lawman-196 Жыл бұрын

....ok, that monkey is just Dang cool😀

@cubgsan Жыл бұрын

@victoriazero8869 Жыл бұрын

> Brought by Eric Buell Unfathomably based Also trails slower than Cub is partially aerodynamic issue. People underestimate what cub fairing do to help improve aero and fuel efficiency. Cub-like bikes regularly strikes 70-80 km/liter. Trail doesn't have the fairings for understandable reason.

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

A windshield and a big bore kit might help.

@cubgsan Жыл бұрын

@beresfordsinning9726 Жыл бұрын

I'm interested in getting a Trail 125 next spring so thanks for the heads-up, looks like I'll have to get on a waiting list ASAP! To bad the Cub isnt available in Canada, its beautiful.

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Yep, definitely talk to a dealer over the winter and order early. Then you may get one for next spring.

@cubgsan Жыл бұрын

@joujimiichi1 Жыл бұрын

I have a 22’ Grom SP and my wife has a 22’ Navi. I also have an 01’ Shadow Spirit 750 and a 15’ NC700X but I ride my Grom the most. I really want to buy a monkey next

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Nice collection of bikes! Yes, the small bikes are so easy to just get on and go. That’s why my wife wants a Trail,

@cubgsan Жыл бұрын

@DearSX Жыл бұрын

I got the Trail and Cub, both are great, Cub is a bit faster, handles great and looks great, the CT125 is easy going, fun and useful, I would take it first, but wish it was faster. Both have great brakes and much lower maintenance compared to the classics. So nice to just turn it on and go anytime.

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Yes, the Cub is the one I have the least seat time on but it did ride pretty well. Too bad we don’t have them here.

@cubgsan Жыл бұрын

@andresbolanos993 Жыл бұрын

It's a shame that the DAX is not sold where you live, or where I live for that matter. I think it is the prettiest one and I'd love to ride one.

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it looks like a Monkey and a Trail had a baby. It has the smaller wheels but also the semi auto.

@steveh7108 Жыл бұрын

You really should have added the Janice motorcycles made in Goshen Indiana. More expensive but worth every penny.

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Those are nice bikes, but unfortunately I haven’t had a chance to ride them. They look bigger than Mini-motos though.

@leebrewer7394 Жыл бұрын

Over 9k each toi, you can have 2 Honda minimotos for 1 base Janus with only 4 more hp. No

@BMWHP2 Жыл бұрын

Erik has my vote any time. I had a Buell, and it was the bike with the most fun in my 50 years of motorbikes. When i was still in the market for a bike, the Fuell would be the one.

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Yep, and it looks a bit like some of the old time Buells.

@raulsalanaranjo6565 Жыл бұрын

I am currently riding a Honda CB 125 F, which shares the same engine as these, and it is a great first bike. While I have reached 80-90km/h, I feel like 60 is the most the bike was really designed for. Out of this bunch, I like the Monkey best, but who knows what I’d buy with my own money

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Yes, on these bikes slower speeds feel fast.

@MaddieLivingston42069 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I’m on the market for my first mini-moto and this content will definitely help me choose, well done sir, safe travels to you! #Grom

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

No problem. Good luck on your search.

@sturejonsson Жыл бұрын

Exelent video👍I like Honda mini motorcykle😊👏🏍

@cubgsan Жыл бұрын

@xonx209 2 ай бұрын

How about a modular system that allows you to buy different size and shape wheels, frames, engines and put them together like mod pizza?

@tinmisuun Жыл бұрын

This video has caused me to look at the used mini-moto market in my area!

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

That’s cool. Hopefully you find a good one.

@michaelconran5252 Жыл бұрын

I am actually looking at the XR150L. Wife and I ride Harley Softails. I also have a KTM 450EXC, which I really don't ride any way near how it should be. As older and experienced riders with many miles under our belt, a small trail bike seems like the perfect bikes to add to the stable. I also have a C70 and XR100, both are just as fun as my Harley, but in a different way. Seems the small bikes have two audiences, the beginner and the well seasoned. Both for the same reason, cheap and easy to ride.

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Thanks for the comment. I’ll try to get on the XR150 as soon as possible and do a video.

@cubgsan Жыл бұрын

Good day to you! I am a grandpa rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying camping ,touring and upload video. Your comment about Moto is so nice! HONDA Motorcycle give us a lot of fun!! Have a nice day my friend!

@marsoelflaco5722 Жыл бұрын

That Fuell bike looks like something out of Tron.

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Leave it to Eric Buell to make something futuristic. Looks a bit similar to some of the Buells from years past.

@yvesmenoud4314 Жыл бұрын

I got a super cub, loving it 🇨🇭

@cubgsan Жыл бұрын

@BRIANOCASIO Жыл бұрын

i love my trail 125 has been great to me but that heel shifter is terrible and i used it only as a commuter to work, i imagine must be horrible in the trails

@cubgsan Жыл бұрын

@howardspruit3994 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE my Monkey, and My 450 JANUS

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Both beautiful classic bikes. I’d love to test out a Janus but they are quite far from me.

@cubgsan Жыл бұрын

@cb3391 4 ай бұрын

I love my navi 110cc of Fun. Navi Nation! Subbed

@cb3391 4 ай бұрын

My navi carries my 260 lb ass at 40 mph w/o pegging out. 30 up hills.

@jakespeed6515 4 ай бұрын

Review the CSC Wolf 125 (Yemi 125)

@ForKnFifties 4 ай бұрын

I assume the cub is not dual?

@ccooper8785 Жыл бұрын

If the Navi was allowed to be sold in the UK I think I would get one "just in case". It would be good to have emergency transport sitting at the back of the garage.

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Yes, and in tight quarters it is very easy to slip through traffic. They don’t export it there because it has no ABS.

@victoriazero8869 Жыл бұрын

I thought it was verbotted because carburetor lol I forgot about ABS. In fairness, front ABS is kind of mandatory sometimes. Rear brake lock can be dangerous, but front brake lock is catastrophic.

@erniecolussy1705 Жыл бұрын

@@victoriazero8869It is both. The Navi was designed for third world nations. Then Honda realized that the North American countries have near third world laws for motorcycles. As a USA citizen I find this kind of embarrassing

@victoriazero8869 Жыл бұрын

@@erniecolussy1705 In fairness, here in Indonesia we ban carburetor on new bike too, since 2016. But we don't have mandatory ABS law.

@amelsfr Жыл бұрын

do they sell the Supercab with the passenger seat in US or not? In Europe they do, in US I don't see it in their website

@AE86FTS Жыл бұрын

The Navi is interesting but to be frank, if I wanted a no frills urban commuter, I would just get an ebike

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Yes, there is something to be said for no plate or insurance.

@dougiekavanagh7508 6 ай бұрын

Is there some kind of brake lock when parking your Tail 125 on a hill nose up with a side stand?

@TN-ez6lz 5 ай бұрын

No.

@joek81981 Жыл бұрын

This is the first time I've ever seen an ad that's more interesting than the subject, absolutely no offense to the video or its maker. But, like lets see that mfer's torque.

@TheReg83 Жыл бұрын

I got a new mokey 1 month ago and sadly im not enjoying the bike to well 😢( no fault of its own) id a bad fall two years ago. The sitting position kills my lower bad ( butt pain) any more the 20mins ride!! My previous bike was a tnt 125 witch id no problem rideing, i may swap for a grom for the different sitting position take a little weight of my bum when rideing. Anyone know would the cub be more like the mokey for grom ???

@cubgsan Жыл бұрын

Good day to you! I am a grandpa rider on HONDA motorcycle from Japan. Enjoying camping ,touring and upload video. Your HONDA Moto video is so nice! Awesome! Full supported ! Have a nice day my friend!

@danam0228 Жыл бұрын

The term trail does not refer to off roading which Monkey is obviously good for. Trail refers to beaten path, literally

@halinabiegalski9509 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video 👍

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@TheOnlyOneStanding8079 8 ай бұрын

I would love to buy this but I'm afraid I'll fall

@erniecolussy1705 Жыл бұрын

Electric motorcycles keep improving. For commuting and other utilitarian use at home charging is the best option. But for longer rides the design of most charging stations don't take riders into consideration. Most are fully exposed to weather. Most lack a convenient place for a rider to sit out of the weather while charging. This isn't an issue for electric cars. But it is for electric motorcycles. Electric motorcycles are improving quickly. We need to see improvement in charging stations design. Currently they are designed for electric cars. Electric motorcycles and electric vehicles towing trailers have not been considered in the design of charging stations. This needs to change.

@lcdubs7847 Жыл бұрын

I love the mini-motos, but the Navi is just too small and slow, and the others are just too expensive for what they are. I'd rather a small, cheap used bike, which would make a better all-round commuter tool or second bike.

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

The used market for small motorcycles is pretty decent. You can find lots of 250-300s out there.

@lindsey607 5 ай бұрын

The super cub would be better if it was a 150, in my opinion,

@ForKnFifties 4 ай бұрын

How tall is wife?

@GingerPiston Жыл бұрын

Sorry, but no way the Fuell has the same weight distribution as a ‘normal’ motorcycle - it has a large hub motor, and that unsprung weight will not be fun in the corners or do much for the ride quality.

@DifferentSpokesTV Жыл бұрын

They said they’d invite me to the launch so I’ll be able to tell you when I test it out.

@GingerPiston Жыл бұрын

@@DifferentSpokesTV Excellent, looking forward to it!