Honda Grom OWNER'S REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 17 июл 2024
- What do I think of the bike: in traffic, off road, at the beach, suspension, brakes and fuel consumption?
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I dont intend to buy a GROM or any alike kind of bike at all - why do I still feel an instant urge to watch this? Must be because of the generall entertaining quality of RocketMan tubes. ;-)
Haha, thank you :)
I second that
Thanks for your kind words of encouragement😊
Very nice to see an update, thanks for the update!
Thanks, David :)
Love your videos. You’re really eloquent and the reviews are quite comprehensive. Keep them coming! ❤️❤️
Thanks for your kind words of encouragement, Robin. Makes me want to keep on producing content for you all :)
This really makes me want to visit Portugal again! And an enjoyable video as always, definitely a breath of fresh air for motorcycle content.
Thank you. Welcome here any time, pandemic permitting😊
You sir just got yourself a subscriber.
Another good up date video
Thanks, Lyn😊👍
what we’ve all been needing
Hope you found it useful :)
Interesting review Paul👍 I average at 200kms per tank on my 2015 Grom but guess I am thrashing it up mountains all the time. I have never ridden it far on flat terrain but am sure the consumption would be better if I did. I like the stock bars too. I find the brakes on my pretty good and more than powerful enough for the power of the bike. I’ve done about 5.5k kms on mine so maybe they bed in better after they have some miles on them!
Thanks! Yes, I'm hoping the brakes will bed in soon, otherwise there's always the option of better pads. It is quite easy to get carried away with the revs, and there's always a temptation to thrash the engine. I realised it's pointless, though, as this increases sound levels rather than any actual speed, lol :)
I feel the need to get a Grom now. Missing Portugal, Normally visit twice year. Normally Praia da Oura.
Let’s hope normality will be back soon🤞😊
I do like these. Had an early one and did around 7000 miles on it. In fact I did more miles on it than my ER6 and MT09 put together. I imagine the 5 speed box will improve things.
The 5-speed 'box certainly makes a big difference, at least based on the limited experience I had of the 4-speed on my Monkey a couple of years ago :)
They do look good fun.
Cheap & cheerful :)
Hello! So cool watching this landscape/roads I know so well :) Well done video.
Wouldn't a slightly heavier + powerful bike make sense for you? Like a Huskvarna Svartpillen 401 or a Royal Enfield Hymalayan?
I've been considering a used one of those, to keep in Portugal for short rides in my Alentejo, maybe occasionally go down to Algarve, or the west coast :)
Thanks, Daniel. I don't do enough off road to justify a 'proper' off-road bike. Most of my riding is on tarmac and I have bigger bikes for that. The Grom is a toy, really :)
Excellent video as always RocketM. Would you consider something like a crypton from yamaha or similar instead of the grom for the city?
Thank you! Yes, in fact I tend to use our Honda Vision scooter around town more than the Grom, simply because there are no gears to worry about and there's a good amount of storage under the seat.
@@RocketMan_Moto ah yes I had forgotten about that one, my bad haha
How could you possibly forget the magnificent 9hp Honda Vision!? ;)
Great vídeo my friend...and for me the 125cc categorie in my mind is always a 2 Stroke engine....
Thanks😊
Try to find a new bike with a 2-stroke engine, good luck.
Noted👍😊
Great video, getting close to buying a new grom soon , I saw you credited "Epsom enthusiasts" , is that a grom group as I live near to Epsom? Thanks
I can’t remember, sorry. This was a year ago and I sold the Grom after a few months.
@@RocketMan_Moto thanks for replying, oh shame you sold the grom we're similar size and it was good hearing you were comfortable on it as I want one more than any grown-up bike 😅 cheers
Problem I had was that it’s too big to be a toy, too small to be useful😬
Good no bull shit review cheers mate . I recon I'll get one 👌
Test ride it first to make sure it's what you want. They're fun, but not at all practical :)
I have had my 2018 Grom for a year now and still have mixed feelings. I love the size (I’m 5’8”, 160 lbs) but the lack of speed puts me in a sweat on the way to the gym or store, everyone is going 60 to 65 mph. I also have the Zoom pipe and love the fuller side. No Denali Mini Sound Boom? The horn on the Grom is toon timid, sounds like it’s apologizing. The stock seat on the 2018 is okay for short rides but I find it too hard and too hard edged after 15 minutes or so. I’ve almost ordered the lower fairings several times for a sportbike look. If I keep it, I will order the luggage rack. I’m looking at a slightly larger bike to replace it for my commutes here in Florida (Honda/Yamaha/KTM 300ish size). My Bonneville is faster, the Burgman 200 more practical but the Grom is just a different riding experience. Another excellent video.
Imho, the Grom should be considered as a second or third bike. A toy almost. I don’t ever use it for journeys of more than 10-15km. Ride safe😊
Not interested at all in a GROM, but as always a nicely done review which is fun to watch.
Thank you for your encouragement :)
I run a 2020 grom on 55mph roads all the time
You’re a braver man than I! Ride safe😊
Hi RocketMan, i am following you, just bought the maxxis M6024 tires for my Grom 2022, and i bought also the handlbar bag from decathlon, just one question in which way you fix the bag to handlebar, there are no velcro strips on the side.
Thank you
Glauco
I attached the bag to the brake and clutch cables with the Velcro straps. I thought this maybe wouldn't be enough, so I was going to make some extra straps with cable ties, but in fact the 2 Velcro straps hold the bag securely. No problem in 2 months use :)
Portugal power! Afinal parece que se calhar vais passar a ver uma Dax, moro a apenas 20km de Albufeira. 😂
Concordo com o "free transportation" especialmente se abastecermos com o saldo do cartão continente na galp 💪😂
👍😊
I'm wondering do you feel "numb" in your groin area after about 40min on the Grom? I had 2017 MSX125 and was okay to ride around town as you said.
No, but then again I don't really ride long distances. I have heard from other 2021 owners that the new seat is a considerable improvement on the previous generations.
@@RocketMan_Moto Thank you for your answer. I sold mine back in 2019 and traded for a bigger CB125R.
Probably a wise move, if you want to do some serious riding. The Grom is great fun, but it’s a toy really😉
Hi There, can you please give your thoughts on the end mirrors you have installed? Thanks
I first bought a pair of circular folding mirrors. They offered really good vision, but stuck out too much, making filtering awkward. So, I swapped for some more vertical ones - they look better, but I can't see as well. Here are the links:
First set: www.aliexpress.com/item/4000544089025.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dqJthuv
Second set: www.aliexpress.com/item/33050012530.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.5a234c4dRhgWuf
Hope this helps :)
@@RocketMan_Moto That’s great thank you 🙏 There isn’t much 2021 Grom content out there so keep up the good work! Thanks, Ali
You’re welcome, and thanks for your feedback👍
Just a tip had a monkey for two years went one tooth down on front sprocket makes a nice difference on acceleration
I’ve heard that’s an effective mod, must look into it. Thanks for reminding me, Martin👍😊
I’m trading in my Triumph Bonneville T120 for a Grom, since I’m just riding into town, and the back roads in the Western N. Carolina mountains. I’m 62, and still a kid I guess! 😀
That’s quite a change, but the Grom is great fun. Enjoy👍😊
Nitron now has grom shocks
Thanks for the heads-up👍😀
Agreed that the Grom is a really good fun bike for small rides but for longer raids on the Algarve mountain trails I think a bigger bike would be way better.
And great video as always 💪
I have owned a couple of full-size adventure bikes. Ok, but difficult getting them in the van😉
@@RocketMan_Moto you need a bigger van 😂
Haha, that’s one solution😎
100 euro for comprehensive insurance?!? FML, it must be the area. In London we are looking at close to grand (it depends on bike and its age).
Isn’t London a bike theft hotspot though?😬
GreetingS RM, "A 14 FRONT sproket is essential" for poke ,and de restrict airbox,and k&n filter, its way more poke,,standard pipe,,and let the ecu dial in (200km ish),i get 115 km ,sat upright in wind ,and its geting faster,,,
Thanks, Joe. I am looking into changing the sprocket as we speak :)
@@RocketMan_Moto nice one RM ,,im trying 15t 37t 2day,,,wow parts are cheap,,,,loved that scenery,,albafura is so cool ,especially walking around at night arfter a sangria,,,someones got to do it ,,chop on RM☘🕉
@@RocketMan_Motoalso have no play in the ever stretching throtel cabel,the T.P.S needs to be just right for the ecu to dial in, ,,and the ever stretching 420 chain can be delt whith a 36 or 37 rear sproket,although a 428 mx chain and sproket sorts that ,at some point down the road,,,thought beter rmention that to the RM☝️
Thanks for the tip! :)
"Man swaps Rocket for GROM" :)
Quite a downsizing. Both are great bikes in their own way, though :)
I got rid of the ktm ,luvin the G,,got a tarp on my rd350,,,,,the G ,for a real motorcyclist ,,is great fun,,and hones ya style,,,not tuff ,,,oh dear ,,,,
🐔Chop on son
Would it be better to buy Yamaha GSR125 instead? It looks more like a full size bike. The grom just appears like a juvenile in the bike world to me.
But that’s what I like about it. It’s easy to load into my van and my wife feels more confident riding it😊
Just in case it's a test to see if someone notices that hasn't been a video in a while. I noticed 🤣
Haha, I'm lacking inspiration at the moment :)
@@RocketMan_Moto No pressure😎
hello there, neighbour!
Whereabouts are you?
@@RocketMan_Moto Cascais
We lived in Cascais for 2 years before moving down to the Algarve👍
@@RocketMan_Moto yes, I've noticed that you're not around here anymore. Keep the videos up. Cheers
I love the part where he is like when my cow of a wife is on the back the tire hits her ass hahaha. Just kidding but that would have been funny if you did.
A painful experience with the knobblies I have on :)
My first bike was a 1971 Kawasaki 90 and it did 70 mph with two people on it.Foul a plug though and your screwed .No where near the milage you are getting.
125s nowadays are basically free transport, they're so frugal
That is literally the worst exh to buy... Take it on the freeway, and you'll find out.
I personally never change the exhausts on my bikes. I will ask my friend for feedback.
sounds a bit like a chainsaw
Like all 125s, lol :)
Nice video. But Monkey is way cooler. The Grom pretends to be a naked Street bike; whereas The Monkey has no illusions and is is pure fun. I take my wife on my bigger bikes, but would never want to take a pillion on such a small bike. May be different in other countries, we're you may not be fully leathered up. But in the UK , unless you are small, I can't see the point of the Grom. Looking forward to seeing the new 5 speed Monkey over here
I don't think the Grom takes itself too seriously. My wife is happy to go on the back for a couple of miles :)
@@RocketMan_Moto fair enough. Sounds like you have a particular requirement for a small bike to go in a van, which will also take a passenger. I must admit, I've thought about the new Supercub CT125 trail. Looks great fun with a pillion. But really, I love the Monkey too much.😀
I agree the Cub is tempting, especially that off-road version. Hope it comes to Europe some day🙏