Which Honda Minibike is Best? Grom, Trail 125, Supercub or Monkey

[@yammienoob]

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[@brokeandtired]

The trail is best...awesome load ability and you can off road it.

[@fromme100]

Hey I recently ordered from your website and I haven’t received all of what I ordered. I ordered gloves a jacket boots and a Helmet and only received the gloves and jacket. I emailed customer support and haven’t gotten an answer. Can you help?

[@weedman420sc]

@@brokeandtired rh

[@Zach_A]

Last year I bought a grom kinda on a whim just as a toy. When gas prices starting going up I started riding it to work. Now it's pretty much my go-to commuter unless the weather is terrible. Doing all my weekly motoring on maybe $5 of gas, while also having more fun than a car is so nice.

[@16driver16]

Now imagine you got almost the same thing but with much better 17" wheels and you'd be happier riding the supercub than the grom except looks

[@Zach_A]

Ehh maybe. I only paid $2500 for the grom and it has a clutch, which I prefer.

[@16driver16]

@@Zach_A you definitely got me on the clutch, and getting a good deal is great, and looking good is important sometimes too.

[@dinospumoni8860]

Same here. Picked up a pcx150 in 2021 as a camping toy now between that and my rebel 300 I got this year (2022) I only drive my truck when it rains. Pcx gets ~95mpg and rebel ~65mpg.

[@Shamus3]

@@16driver16 Yep, if the had a clutch, that what i would've went with. It's too scootery, lol.

[@JNguyen07Max]

Honda Navi owner here. Bought in March 2 of 2023. Been using it for all commutes in city roads and I am absolutely in love with it. Beginner rider too so I'm going to go up to a Grom.

[@elitanks]

You still rocking the Navi or did you trade it in?

[@BenjaminCintron-e8j]

I love my Navi 😊🎉

[@Dispariabooks]

We have a Trail that we ordered a year ago in a tiny shop in Idaho. It arrived in March and we've been taking it camping all year. It fits on a tiny rack on the back of the truck, can go anywhere, and is as much fun as is humanly possible. I also rode it around when my other wheels were in the shop. Absolute joy.

[@whereisyourtie]

Got a Trail 125 in May and it's been one of the best purchases I've ever made. I go everywhere with it, and I can't count how many times people stop me to talk about it and faun over it. The minimotos are awesome!

[@SVSky]

Same, and I use it for all kinds of things.

[@colins11]

I'm so torn between getting a Grom and making it a semi trail bike or getting a trail 125. I know I'm getting one

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

I enjoy the quality, i would enjoy if honda made an ever so sligtly bigger version that was like the crf300l engine with a 6 speed. Like how the rebel has smaller and bigger versions

[@kazum1809]

U want one but I’m worried about the speed can you tell me how fast the trail can go regularly please.

[@unpotatoedsalmon]

trail is my first motorcycle and I love it

[@bigdanny2328]

2021 Monkey Owner here. It is the best small bike I have owned. I deadlift that motorcycle in my garage. It's unbreakable!

[@11sjv]

i have a 2004 monkey

[@WhiskeySpruce]

Bought a Trail 125 as a dual sport toy, but now that I have to refinance my house to fill my pickup, the trail will become my commuter bike. I love it!

[@archetypalculinarian]

Monkey hands down. Ride it almost exclusively during the summer in town, and since I took it out of storage in april I have spent less than $25 on gas going to and from work and doing all of my grocery shopping on the Monkey.

[@jamestkirkcameron9189]

That's some amazing savings! Just put a deposit down on the next one to come to my dealership. They're pretty hard to find in the Dallas area. What type of rack did you put on yours for your groceries?

[@vicaras1]

Where do you put the toilet paper when you go shopping ? Or do you just wet finger wipe ?

[@MotoTavira]

What type of bag/s did you buy for the monkey? I like it other than no OEM bags for it.

[@archetypalculinarian]

@@MotoTavira - I have the Honda rack, and an eBay headlight guard/rack and gas can carrier. Dry bag and bungees if I’m going camping or something. Around town I can fit anything I need in a backpack usually.

[@RayGreen94510]

Boomer Bucks for sure, I am 62, have a HD Roadking, Buell Cyclone, BMW R1250GSA and my most favorite bike is my Honda Monkey.

[@smallbobcat08o.g.47]

No joke. Every time im out in the garage chilling with friends and i hear any bike in the distance my ears perk up and i say "Grom?" They say its definitely not a grom cuz the sound, but i say it's a grom with a big bore kit. I own 4 bikes. A 2022 mt09 sp, 2016 xsr900, a wr250r, and my beloved Grom. The grom is hands down the most fun bike I own by a longshot. I recommend everyone rides a grom at some point because if you cant have fun on a grom than you're incapable of having fun. Grom grom grom, grom grom, grom grom. The grom is without a single gromin doubt the best gromin bike this gromin world has ever gromin produced. My personal grom has even been outfitted with a custom horse power adding, head turning, one of a kinda swingarm sticker that makes it go faster that says "I EAT ASS." KEEP CALM AND GROM ON

[@genelong1748]

😆👍

[@Liberty4Ever]

I rode my BMW G310GS to Rabbit Hash in northern Kentucky. It's a big Harley hangout and there were probably 150 bikes there. There was a small pack of Groms parked together. One of them had a sticker on the tank that says "I [heart] CRACK WHORES". I saw the Grom squad walking up from the river. They smelled like they were sprayed by a skunk.

[@kell7195]

@@Liberty4Ever Lol sounds like a fun group

[@williamcoulter5462]

I just did a trip on my C125 super cub 2022, 120mpg and 1710miles in a week, the oil was changed when I got back and showed the little bike really worked hard I am not surprised as I carried all my gear with me, saddle bags and a holdall came to 37kgs plus me I even got to 65mph a few times. If I did the whole thing on my Rebel 1100 it would have cost me three times as much and I do not think it would have coped with some of the roads I used on the NC500 in Scotland including the pass to Applecross.

[@SpartanFore]

Can confirm about minibikes always riding in packs. Even up here in rural New Hampshire, where city bikes don't really have a purpose and *every* road has a speed "limit" of 50 (65 in practice), it is not uncommon to see a pack of groms mobbing around doing grom squad things

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Honda Monkey for fun. Honda CT125 for practicality.

[@Gididjj]

Agreed

[@Krow884]

My first motorcycle was a Honda Trail 70. It was a blast to ride the trails in Alaska (avoiding the occasional moose and bear). I would get another in a heartbeat!

[@colbyclark2479]

Great video, first bike was a Grom and then i sold it for a GSXR and then missed my Grom so I bought a fully stunted grom as a second bike, sold it after 8 months and am buying another one tomorrow night for a good price. They are addicting!!! GROM squad baby

[@Chris-gi9ch]

Got a Grom as a first bike, then a Gixer.......Hella funny

[@AdventureGlide]

I think when ADV bikes don't get many views, and scooters are the new thing. I have reached that point in my life when I don't understand the world. I still love the channel. You seem to have a way of making scooters exciting. 😂

[@TXBlackKnight88]

Wanted a Trail 125, ended up in an ADV150. The minimoto that I want is the upcoming Dax 125.

[@andrewrogers6151]

Thank's Yammie, This is a nice we summary of Honda's "Little" bike line up. I am an owner of a 2021 Trail CT125. I am now using it for my job. I Bolted my tool box on the back. Riding around town and the gravel roads out of town. It has save my a bunch of money on fuel, and its just fun to ride, it makes work way more enjoyable even on rainy days. BTW, I live in Christchurch, New Zealand. And have been watching your vid's for a couple of years now.

[@daninthepan]

In Japan we've also got the Honda Ape. A mini-bike with a slightly higher seat so you don't exactly look like a bicycle thief on a tricycle (as you do on the gorilla bikes). Look like great engines/bikes for learning to rebuild - nothing too heavy and only the bare necessities.

[@BladedAngel]

All honda minimotos are best hondas 0:50 I agree with this to the moon and back. But also SUPERCUB GANG GANG

[@noelwaterman6021]

The power of grom is strong in this video

[@unpopularopinion8608]

GROM!

[@curtis397]

Navi owner here. Having a ton of fun on it downsizing from a gsxr1000 down to a vstrom 650 and now this 110. Haven't had this much fun in a while. I will say I do miss the convenience and ease of FI and if done again would probably buy the trail.

[@jp_swisha0]

I actually got to ride a Honda grom for my MSF course and it was so much fun. It was so easy to move and make turns. Definitely gonna get one later down the line.

[@peterstewart3806]

I left the motorcycle scene for a few years after selling my 883c in 2017. In 2020, I decided to buy a beginner bike just to jump back into riding on the cheap. I went to buy a 2020 cb300r, but they were out of stock. I left the showroom that day with a light blue Honda grom. It is as fun as they say. I went back a year later and bought a 2021 cb300r, but chose to take a loan instead of trading up from the grom. I would have missed it too much. I love how stupid simple the engine is on the grom. It really helped me understand how engines work and it’s so easy, that I never plan to ever take it to the dealer for maintenance as long as I own it. My only regret was not waiting for the 5 speed model, but they aren’t the end all. The 2022’s , their head bolts are closer together making it impossible to put a BBK on it the same size that you could put on the earlier generations.

[@robertkeilbley858]

Moved to Pa and bought a 2015 From from a friend. Got me back on the road after not riding for three years. The roads here are great . I put tires on my 86 Nighthawk S , and now ride both all over the place ! Been riding 40 yr or so. Riding a slow bike fast is more fun than riding a fast bike slow !

[@koolkid95chrysler53]

This is what Honda does best it fills niches in the market like the ridge line and gold wing

[@user-wd1pr6kh4j]

"Or a grom with a stretched swing arm to let everyone one you parents are cousins" LMFAOOO!! 🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀

[@victoriazero8869]

Trail 125 is all kind of amazing, you could actually fight small dual sports in their own terrain with that one. 150cc dual sports are the common class in the developing parts of Asia, and skilled rider with a Trail 125 smokes them.

[@craigconway4093]

This was funny as hell, I didn't know Yammy could be funny. Good job.

[@demoncleaner80]

I freaking love the Trail 125 looks

[@fredalvarez7329]

I got a Navi 3 months ago. I enjoy it and it is fun.

[@shellbackbeau7021]

60mph is more than enough when the engine is too small for the toll roads making the max speed limit about 35mph

[@mermaidmane808]

8 of my friends have bought Navis. We mob around town and have an absolute blast. $2350 out the door for absolute endless fun.

[@vietstyle888]

How are the brakes? They have drums so I feel like they're not the best brakes

[@mermaidmane808]

@@vietstyle888 they def aren’t the best. But I don’t ride in high traffic areas, just backroads and such. Just have to understand why you’re buying.

[@RedSailor1701]

My mum is 5’ tall and looking for a small bike. This is a very very well timed video 👌

[@slycooper4smash241]

I think you convinced me on the trail 125 to be my daily im going to zip thru everything!

[@neondeception2]

I've had a grom for a few weeks now. I ride it everywhere I can. I just put a deposit down on a Navi as well.

[@lostintheclouds8719]

How do you like your navi compared to your grom?

[@neondeception2]

@@lostintheclouds8719 the navi is much easier to ride. A bit heavier and slower. Overall it's very fun. I prefer the manual transmission of the grom. The foot pegs are more forward on the Navi as well. They are both pretty fun.

[@brianworden7022]

I got a C70M so a 72cc SuperCub from 1970. Good little bike and good enough to get to work.

[@mikekarlin3320]

I own a 2000 Hayabusa and a 2017 grom. My grom has 40k miles my Hayabusa has 15k miles

[@Liberty4Ever]

You need to turbo the Busa. No, wait... THE GROM!

[@jakegarrett8109]

Woo, yammie covers the GROM!

[@Mr450pro]

He ran out of the usual content

[@thechansen]

As resident Trail 125 boi, it’s the best. Fact. But also you are missing the ST125 Dax.

[@joeln6861]

I wish Honda made the Dax more like the original CT70- more trail oriented!

[@victoriazero8869]

DAX or as originally known the Honda Gorilla is basically a bigger Monkey. It was 3/4 size motorcycle and very good for it's class. Comes of cheaper than the chromed Monke too, but probably not coming to USA hence Yam didn't talk about it.

[@PaulsMotoZen]

I would get a trail, just to make a few pizza deliveries with it until I get fired for eating all the pizza.

[@cb3391]

Navi takes my 5'9", 30 inseam 260 lb fat as at 44mph. I love it price was perfect. It's my 7th bike, 4th honda. Currently looking into increasing speed options subbed Navi Nation

[@andrewnope7879]

My 1964 super cub way getting really unreliable last year so I went shopping for a new daily and what made me settle on the Navi was getting rear ended on the super cub and needing a way to work. Fell in love with the Navi and the super cub is now sitting in the shed waiting for me to have the time to get it back on the road. By the way if anyone has a rear fender, swing arm and rear wheel for a 64 super cub I’d like to know.

[@sammysokosammysoko]

I bought a 2021Supercub last year and have ridden it as my daily driver, including gig work for various services all over the state. It is faster than the Trail, which is the only other of these that can easily hold a large enough case on the back for that kind of work. It also means I can legitimately do light grocery shopping on my Cub, which cannot be said for Grom, Navi, or Monkey. The mods required for them to hold anything larger than a small case are extensive and not cheap. The Trail already has a nice luggage rack built in, but another $100 set me up nicely with the Supercub and an extra (roughly) 10mph the Supercub gives on highways makes all the difference when you have to drive 10 miles on 65mph roads just to get to town. All of these are amazing little machines, but if mods are a strong suit of the Grom, you should look into the mods for the Supercub. The Supercub turns the most heads, too, because any older folks had one or remembers a parent or grandparent who had one. So many were sold back then that it is a nostalgia trip for someone at a light or parking lot every single time I take her out.

[@sosukeaizen7562]

In my country the only available is the Navi and I already bought it. No regrets at all though it might be most boring of those. Don't hesitate to buy one of these beauties.

[@jasonfabo7126]

More mini bike videos yam!!!

[@thejubieexperience]

I have a trail 125. It's a blast on country roads and around town. I converted my super cub 125 into a Door Dasher. I don't know how long I'll hold onto the C125. I'm really tempted to try to trade it in for a yellow Monkey. I want a manual clutch minimoto

[@JCrozier1]

This is the video I didn't know I needed. Solid.

[@andresgutierrez6522]

I’ve been waiting for this video. It’s the trail for me.

[@torokun]

I have been loving my Super Cub C125. Really hoping they would bring Dax to the USA

[@orangeballs4536]

my dad has a supercub 22 years later its still a live never had an engine rebuild just constant oil change and its good.

[@Wildoriginalsilverfox]

God I’m dying of laughter every time you said Groooom!

[@Sladen70]

I will be painting my navi periwinkle purple soon.

[@alsner73]

I own a Monkey and a Fireblade, the Monkey is hilarious in everyway.

[@KiRiTO72987]

I see so many people riding around on straight piped honda navi's where I live, its kind of funny when the try to race people on full sized bikes

[@scott3065]

Brilliant as always ❗👏👏👏

[@Gofr5]

Everytime I see one of these minibikes, I want one so bad. Problem is I would have no use for it. I live in a smaller town and ride alone, so a minibike would have no practical use for me, sadly. Would really love a Monkey or Grom.

[@jakegarrett8109]

Smaller town = smaller bike, and then the world becomes your adventure! That sounds like the best excuse to me, meanwhile I'm looking at highway commutes and still wanting one but with a 250-300cc because they are perfect for doing tricks and generally messing around.

[@sosukeaizen7562]

Get a minimoto. You wont regret.

[@gothops154]

I have a CRF250L and it’s one of the closest things to a usable mini bike. It’s still super light weight although no where near as short, but my 200lbs ass can do 75-80mph on the highway for extended periods of time if I need to. But you also get the fun of a dual sport. That or a Kawasaki 300 dual sport/super moto might interest you

[@jaimerodriguez1354]

smaller town perfect for a grom

[@LRSS2455]

I saw the monkey in 2019, left with the Super Cub. I couldn’t get the monkey out of my head, so i bought a Suzuki Van Van. Same retro style, but bigger and more powerful. Being 6’5” I don’t think i will ever be able to justify the purchase of the monkey. I just wish Honda would release a modern version of the big wheel bikes from the 80’s, but with more power.

[@hunkschannel]

I miss the Navi man, a 6'1 fella like me looks funny as hell in that bike, but boy it was great to commute with because it barely uses gas, great option if you're on a budget or live in a third world country like myself (Colombia) oh and the Navi costs 1'000 usd brand new around here.

[@wtfgebeurdmij2991]

are you guys looking for ideas for the channel? Maybe a youtube series about buying older motorcycles: what, how and when to buy older motorcycles and how to keep them running for beginners on a budget The channel could review older bikes to find out wich ones are for beginners and which ones are fun for experienced riders. I think older bikes appeal to more people because they are rare ( espacially on youtube ), cheap, nostalgic to many people and have lots of character. Older motorcycles are not the easiest rides for beginners but they do allow them to really learn. And you have money left over to make mistakes. But the most important thing, i hope older bikes or something else are more interesting to yammie noob and the team. Your enthousiasm in the videos makes people watch with pleasure. So i hope the yammie noob team makes content that you love to make! A lot of channels die because they lose interest in their own content. And thats a shame!

[@RonGleeby]

I have a navi just wanna say the msrp of 1800 is misleading, otd i ended up paying closer to 2600

[@sportstermissions]

Great video Yams! This is one of your best ones! Thank you!

[@linusgallitzin]

The old Honda Trail with hi-lo gear switch can tow a van by itself. The new ones don't have that feature yet.

[@zerobeatjsrf]

Been riding for 14 years now, started on a 250 and slowly moved up in bikes until I landed on an FJ-09, more bike than I'll ever personally care to own. Bought a Super Cub as a second bike to keep in the stable this year, it is now basically my main bike.

[@andrewcrane5105]

Sorry but at 5:58 you said grom and it's acutely a picture of a monkey bike. You did this to me, I can now identify the smaller bikes...you created a monster lol

[@alm.5972]

2:50 here in the Philippines, this kind of motorcycles are used commonly. One time there is a hitman using a blue semi automatic underbone motorcycle since it is easier to ride with one hand and use a gun on your left hand.

[@LarsaXL]

I'd love to get a Trail, but Honda won't import them over here, and even if they did the markup would make it too expensive. Shame, looks like it would be a great bike for the colder months of the year.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

The thing I do not like about the new Supercub 125 is the electronic locking/ignition key. They should have kept it with a normal key like the original.

[@biffjoesen2529]

Especially if lasts as long as the first gen. In 30 - 50 years, will the “modern” proximity key still function?

[@johntheaccountant5594]

@LaneAWD_OwO If I believed that, I would say that you are exactly what the WEF is looking for as an obedient complying slave.

[@josephsaucedo8691]

The green grom was hunter n tuned build 189 Honda I would also go grom in the time of need as a mini Moto but with a 210cc Daytona 5speed hydrologic slipper clutch quick shifter fuel injection 4 value 28hp engine in it to hit the right speeds and save gas👍👌✌️💯🏍️🥂🛠️

[@allenhooper8532]

I don't need it.....I don't need it.....

[@JesusGarcia-ub2wt]

A friend has a Navi and he's using it to do DoorDash/UberEats and says is the best vehicle to use that makes those food delivery apps actually profitable

[@David-lr2vi]

The C125 is known as the postie bike here in Australia. The C125 was the mainstay of Australia Post for decades.

[@forkthepork]

Dude that Navi looks kinda cool

[@vietstyle888]

Was thinking bout getting one but they use drum brakes which I thought was a bad call

[@dontbanwarren]

2 videos in 1 day? Neat, maybe I should subscribe or something since I watch y'all every day anyway.

[@FilmingMachine]

Do it

[@miketran4289]

MOOOARRRR Grom videos!!!

[@williamprice3929]

1:25 The CL-90 was not a Super Cub, I owned one back in 1968.

[@Mycatz]

Awesome video, I know at some point I will end up buying a minibike.

[@izakshuvo8434]

6:45 break the rear tire loose. I felt that 😅

[@timsheldon8985]

I just bought a red 1972 z50 Minitrail from a friend. The thing is almost like new. I cut my teeth on a similar yellow Minitrail. I have 3 grandchildren coming up. But this Minitrail may be too original for them and I may have to grab a newer monkey or something. But i love having it...just love to look at it in my garage!

[@soothingmeow22]

I honestly want a trail 125 idk why I just dig the look

[@josephbutler1925]

Another very fun review.

[@torokun]

Super Cub all the way

[@franklowry4852]

I think Honda came out with the Navi to help new rides move up from the Ruckus.

[@unpopularopinion8608]

For those who aren't quite ready for the power of the Grom!

[@andrewsmith9174]

I don’t know what it is, but I’m feeling good about the Grom in this one….

[@ramblinvanman6250]

U should have included the ADV150- the best choice in my opinion

[@WhiskeySpruce]

If the ADV 350 makes it to the US, I’m in.

[@BrandonAhmaud]

I love my Honda Adv 150

[@TheFloe714]

Navi's are so underrated I love my Navi its. Definitely a pocket bike in my opinion lol

[@nataliestennett5230]

I had a Grom, I loved it. I moved the regional NSW, I had to upgrade.

[@bcab7955]

Great history lesson, had a laugh. Thanks Yamster.

[@tjey379]

I really enjoyed the video good stuff 👍 but I have always been curious as to why most American vlogers will acknowledge the excistance of mini bikes like these but won't talk about bikes like the cb125r?

[@grogdocr]

CB125r is not available new here in the states for some reason. So basically no American vlogger has gotten a chance to ride one, whereas there seems to be at least one mini Moto on every block.

[@burnerjack01]

Say what you want, but the Supercub (1st motorcycle I ever road) is the most tried and true bike on the planet. Been produced since 1958. Reliable as the Rock of Gibralter.

[@miketran4289]

Guess what motor is in the Monkey and Grom.. but with CLUTCH

[@burnerjack01]

@@miketran4289 Didn't know that but it makes a ton of sense.

[@Vstromxt]

I'd love to have any of them. I learned how to ride on a Honda trail 70 back in the early 70's. Don't forget Honda dealers add about 1000$ in fees and taxes to all there bikes. So that 1800$ Navi will cost closer to 2800$.

[@SirNarax]

Yes some people will disagree with you. Scooter is just a two wheeled motorized vehicle with a flat footboard. Usually they are automatic but don't have to be and usually have open step through frames but don't have to be. That is all.

[@z50king29]

Quads and street bikes pay for all of the racing efforts of all the manufacturers

[@crustyoldmetalhead]

My Monkey is great around town and on rural roads too. I ride it all the time.

[@jonv92]

2 videos in one day?? You guys are working!

[@Φιλιππος-ΡαφαηλΛιουσας]

Nice video! In My country Hellas except from the mni bikes on the video (maybe without navi) there are many more Honda models near 125cc in super cub style. Examples: Honda Astrea Grand 110, Honda Astrea Supra 100, Honda GLX 50 and GLX 90, Honda Innova 125 (carburated and Injection), Honda C50 (SuperCub) and newer ones like the Honda Supra X 125, Honda Astrea X 110, and The Honda GTR 150

[@kevinleon01]

Never have to worry about parking or gas prices with my c125. Even in texas i find its enough if you live in the city

[@pur3xr4mp4ge6]

I remember around the 2000 my grandpa used to own a 70c my brother and I used to steal it when my grandpa wasn’t home to ride the bike down a hill without turning the bike on those where the good day

[@squarebackjedi]

What do you think about the Dax, Yammie?

[@CGR89]

If they made the supercub in a 250 I would be all over it. I need my bikes to be highway capable, and I don’t want to be WOT 100% of the time to ride at highway speeds.

[@jinchang9292]

The price is not right. There is c125 which somewhat fits your requirement but it is just way too expensive.

[@gothops154]

My friend, a 250 on the highway is WOT the whole time 😂 but it gets you there faster

[@papatorr3669]

In spite of the 100 million sales, I have never known of anyone that owned a Super Cub! And I own a CT110 (which is actually a 105cc)