If there is anything you think you guys would add to this list, drop them down below in the comments! I'm curious what others love and or hate about riding the Grom/Z's around! This is just all my opinion so don't take it too seriously haha. As always, you guys keep it real, stay tuned for another coming next week!!
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you forgot how they are dirt cheap to buy and maintain. im 18, work in a city at a fast food restaurant, and was able to buy a 2023 with no issues. its my first real payment and its only like $100 a month and $4 a month for insurance (abusing my dad’s motorcycle insurance) which i can easily do double or triple payments on. im out here straight out of high school with a 750 credit score because i daily a grom to work.
What is cheap are the Chinese Grom clones, or the Honda Navi. The 2020 Groms were $3k, but after covid tax, they became $5k.
@@ProDigit80definitely 5k
Nice to see other grom riders starting channels! Keep it up I’m subbed now✅🔥✊️
I purchased a new '23 Grom on March 1st. On April 15th I had double-bypass open heart surgery at 75 years of age. Two days ago I rode my Grom to my doctor's follow up appointment. He was not happy with me, but my wife and I (her on her new KLX230 Kawasaki) rode for 60 miles that day. The '23 grom has a 5 speed transmission; not 4 like the earlier versions and a bit more power from engine changes. With my 283lb weight the bike strains to make 57MPH and it actually goes faster and better in 4th gear than 5th. It has a little flashing overspeed light telling you to upshift, but riding at that speed it is at 7,300RPM....not above redline. I believe it is better to rev it higher rather than lug the engine so it does not make excessive heat. It has a fuel mileage indicator in the dashboard and running at speed gets 105MPG The bike is very comfortable riding at 45-47MPH and there gets 134MPG.
Man that is awesome!! Glad to hear you're doing good! That's what it's all about right there, enjoying the times we're fortunate enough to have like that. I think I'd have to agree with ya too, i try not to lug mine around too much either. I've heard a handful of people say the same thing about the 5th gear on the 23's. You guys stay safe out there!
Bless you that's awesome
The only "cons" I have about the GROM are the mirrors are too close together so I only can see my shoulders. If the stems were 3 inches longer you could actually see in back of you and it really could use just a bit more displacement as I am a heavy guy and the bike tops out at 59 MPH. It would be nice if top speed was about 68MPH
You can't lug the engine. The compression on the new engines might run a bit hotter than the older groms.
Been definitely thinking about grabbing one this summer im new to riding motorcycles always drove trucks and wanna transition due to stuff being so expensive.
Im looking into buying my first bike, it’ll be a grom. My mom won’t be too happy but I’m 20 already. But I feel so glad too have such a big grom community too help and give guidance.
Honestly pretty helpful since when I get my endorsement I'm gonna daily my grom. Also it's better to be at a stop in first gear so you can gtfo when cars are being dumb and I agree that you have to out smart cars since you can't out power them Congrats on 300!
I could definitely seeing it being very enjoyable!! Once the weather cools down here some i plan on riding it throughout the week a lot more often. I appreciate it boss! 🙏🏼
Thought those Police Cars looked familiar. No idea how KZhead connected me with a Tulsa Vlogger but I am all in!!! Subbed up and dig the content my guy.
I’ve been daily riding my Honda grom for just over a year now I’m around 9 stone and don’t have many performance mods and I can get 75-80mph out my grom and still get around 140mpg it’s insane I absolutely love the Grom I’ve got so many friends to get one it’s amazing
Grom's are the best bang for the buck in my opinion! Even better when you have your own little squad to roll around with. That's awesome man!
How much do you weigh to get those speeds and mpg? I’m 6’1 203.
@@maybeiam3367 I'm 5'8, 157lb, and I can't go over 55 on a flat rode
The Amazon exhaust opened up our little Grom and 60mph is about it so far.. ..Next will be a new Air Intake and then an ECU re-flash.. Ours averages around 125mpg while driven hard.. It's a 2023 model
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The first thing you should know about a Grom, is that you should own one. When you get one your friends will also want to get one(some will).
Had a 2014 in ... 2014, used to commute daily with it. Used to do country roads, highway. It was a lot of fun, no issues really except for when you need to accelerate out of danger. Often you got to slow down when needed. Still miss the Grom, going to buy a Navi next summer. Moved away from the city, no more highway to go to work so don't need to worry about top speed anymore. Have fun, stay safe
Don’t get a Navi man that shit is too slow 😭 I have a grom and I’m finna put a 190 in it so I can actually get away from cars
@@zapo4867 don't need fast, don't even need stock Grom fast 🤣 If I can hold 50mph it will be perfect.
That little thing was just plowing through bumps and potholes while he was one handing and taking both hands off the bars. I'm impressed
Its winter... i wanna ride my grom... but this helps! Definitely subscribing!
subscribed; i appreciate level headed grom riders. the size, mpg, obtained speed and price can’t be ***** with period. and guys like you get it
Thank you sir! I hated to see that thing go, maybe I'll snag another one day, had loads of fun on that little thing, one of the best bangs for your buck out there in my opinion! Appreciate the sub my guy!
Light sensors aren't by weight, its magnetic fields, and most bikes dont have enough metal to set them off. Most states allow you to go through a red after 5 mins if the way is clear. I've experienced this on bikes and in a semi during the winter when ice messed with the light system.
“Trynna catch me lacking out here bro”😂
I bought a new 2022 for commuting and I only have 6miles to work, so no problem. The problem comes wenn I want to go on a long trip and I can’t use highways.
that sunrise reminded me of my first tenure with amaxon when i worked in a facility and start tine was 7a...leave out when its dark, walk in sun fully out
Just received a 2023 grom and I'm over here in western NC, my first tank lasted 200 miles 😂😊
How you liking it? Never owned a bike but going to go look at a 2023 this week!
@@Dxltaaaa just hit 1700 miles! I've been enjoying this bike!
@@Dxltaaaa did you get one?
Dope vid, I really want one , I’m shooting for early 2024… wish me luck
I bought a 22 Ruckus a year ago. Its an okay commuter considering I only have about 6 miles of 35mph zones to contend with and a college campus. I think I am now going to sell it and get a Grom. The Ruckus just leaves me wanting more. I have modded it and it can go 50 downhill with a tailwind. Still just not enough. Thanks for the pros and cons brother!
I could definitely see that leaving you wanting just a bit more out of it, and rightfully so 🤣 you'll love the Grom man!! Appreciate the watch brother!
Another pro would be that it's really easy to find aftermarket parts to customize
Agreed!! Tons of that out there for sure!
Picking Mine up this Saturday!
Just picked up my Grom yesterday! See ya out there man!! I'll be on the black 2022 Grom that's stock (for now) 😁
Let's go!! You're gonna love it man! See ya out and about 👊🏼
Are you content with it being stock i want one but want to get away from traffic lol
@@STuOnYt oh yeah I've had no issues with it, that's one thing I'd say is a downfall of it is just not being able to necessarily get out of the way as quick as some would like but once you're used to it you tend to ride a little more defensive knowing so!
@@NoersOn2 okay cool, can i buy it cash from dealership w/o a motorcycle license
Ironically watching this on a Thursday. Cheers bud! Lol
A day closer to Friday!! 🤣 enjoy it brother!
Traffic light sensors are not weight based. Check in the road for a line cut into the concrete where there is a thin wire embedded. It goes to an electronic sensor. I've never had trouble tripping the lights on my Grom, just stop on or near the line.
sensor trick is to hit front brake on the sensor as your coming to a stop, back in the 70,s my RD 350 had the same problem
Man, Im seventy and I ride a 500 rebel. But I want a Grom man. Looks like a lot of fun. Your Amazing.
So crazy to see how wide of a viewing audience I've got! I appreciate that man, once you go to the mini's you'll never look back!! Too much fun 🤣🤣
My 250 weighs 100 lbs more and I cant trigger lights unless im dead center on a sensor. A lot of states have made changes to the law for red lights that won't change.
Hey Hey! Sand Springs! Nice to see some local content. Would love to learn how to ride a bike. Been looking into getting a little Grom. lmk if you want to meet up sometime and teach a newb!
Coming from someone who dailys a grom when its nice outside, Nomatter the down sides. youll wanna really enjoy riding it My 2022 im like 130lbs and i managed to get a speed os 67 on the interstate fully tucked. Im also getting 144.9 mpg on mine rn
Just an FYI the sensors at lights arnt weight sensors they’re either magnets or infrared light sensors that detect ur vehicle. I always thought they were weight until I met a guy who installed them lol
Yes, they are metal detectors. A 4' or so diameter coil of thin wire with a small current applied. Any large metal thing that passes over the coil disrupts the magnetic field and triggers the light. Pressure sensors would be messed up by thermal expansion/contraction of the pavement as the weather changes.
Those sensors don’t detect weight. They are magnetic and trip for larger metal objects(cars). Supposedly you can put magnets on the bottom of the bike to trip them.
I think most traffic lights are triggered by a car sized loop of wire in the ground like a weak electro magnet . when enough metal gets over the loop it senses the change in the magnetic field .This can be fixed with some strong magnets down low on bike .
Okay but will it really work or am i goingnto be hauking around a big magnet for no reason getting trolled hard
I'd have as #3 Con, the diminutive size of the bike. It's not conspicuous. In a world full of big, heavy and fast-moving cars and trucks, it's easy to overlook the Grom.
Its easy to steal because it doesnt weigh 850 pounds 😂😂
@@TheAnnoyingBossi keep my shit in my kitchen 😂 good luck stealing mine😅
Im either buying a used grom here in a few weeks, or a new one if one i have my eye on gets sold lol
No cap that was a pretty ssa sun rise
It seems to light up the road well. I can't read the guage-it's all black to me-that's a problem.
so as a big dude looking at a grom for his first bike would u sugggest a real grom or would starting with a clone like an boom vader or icebear be cool
Grom all the way man. The clones aren't fuel injected so you won't have to worry about carb problems or any of that jazz, plus I've heard a lot of people complain about them, as cheap as they are anyways I'd spend the extra $$$ and just buy a grom! You won't be let down haha
That camera GoPro quality is nice
Gotta turn right at lights then flip a quick U
My guy!!! You already know 🤣🤣🤣
I have a cam and tune with 14t sprocket still get about 100 a tank
Hoooooo yeeeaaaahhhhh!!!!!
My guy!!
They're slow, the suspension/seat could be better, and it feels like you're riding a moped. Those are the cons in my experience. After the engine blows in mine, I'm going to put a cbr300 engine on it. Pros, they're super easy to control, durability/reliability, and pure riding experience (no adrenaline chasing).
Lol have fun trying to blow up that beast if a motor
@@jameschillingfpv5916 I've had mine for 1 month and I have 7k miles. Won't be as long as you think.
Slow? Obviously it’s not gxsr or cbr fast lmao what u expect it’s a grom & mopeds go 30 mph max I’ve gotten my grom 65-66 on flat I’m 145-147 pounds
@@EdwardVelez than u treat it like shi lol I know people who’s had their groms since 2017
@@slimeballson8929 M8, do you know me? So, it's safe to say you have no idea in what state the bike is. Obviously, it's not a 600cc, I was saying my pros and cons. Stop taking everything so personal and try asking questions before you even start going off, especially when you don't have a full picture. Remember bro, warm heart but cold mind.
Aye for algorithms!! You Tulsa or OKC?
Tulsa man!
@@NoersOn2 no shot same
I'm new to Motorcycles on thirty six foot two... What is the best Is grom iyo?
Brother I'm 15 I'm thinking of getting one I need no license to buy and ride perfectly legal here since it's a 125cc do you think I should get it as my first motorcycle and daily driver? The fuel efficiency is the one that attracts me the most I know how to use the clutch and gears just fine so I was thinking of buying one for $250 ish maybe more used I would use it mainly for city rides but there are some cases where I might wanna ride 200+ KM for a trip
Definitely a perfect first bike! The fuel is the best part about it, i can fill up for less than $3 🤣🤣
@@NoersOn2 thanks man for the reply when I'm older I'll look at buying the XR250 or CRF250R for now I'll buy the Grom seems perfect for my needs Hey for $3 full tank that's like 200 On it riding maybe more even
Get you a rare earth magnet and stick it to the bottom of your bike the sensor will pick it up when you stop with no one else around.
I want one because I had a full size bike before and it was stolen and there a hell lot of bike thefts in my area I live in a ground floor flat shared parking so I could easy park the grom in my hallway and will be dry and safe
Hey 👋 question for beginner biker how do you stop when you stop at a light or more do you use 50 50 front and back brake or just the front brake or just the back brake
Good question man! The front brake is always going to have more stopping power compared to the rear so i tend to use more of that but also slightly dragging the rear brake on top of engine brake. There's really a lot of factors going into it but for a more simple/short answer, i do use both, but more of the front brake!
@@NoersOn2 Thank you for the tip!
They’re great as a second “toy” of a bike but I don’t think I could only have a grom as fun as they are 😅
They're a blast man! I will say it is 10x more fun to ride with a group rather than yourself on one though! I can agree with that for sure
I will say, it gets around 105-111mpg for the 2023 Stock.
My buddy just hit a road sign on his bike, ended up losing his arm 😢 happy to hear that guy was alright
Sheesh man!! Sorry to hear about that! Definitely thinking about him as we get closer to the warmer weather! Never something i like to hear about 😞 be safe out there buddy!! 💪🏼🫡
The only con about riding my Grom is when there is to much snow so I can't ride my Grom😪 or salt fuck road salt 🤣
I’ll sub
riding hard on my 2022 standard grom gets me 38 miles per litre. I have a 6 litre tank
Bros i weigh 230lbs and can't even go past like 57mph on flat road on my 2023 grom. Is that normal?
That headlight looks dim in the video. How is it IRL?
Super bright compared to stock in person! I'm borderline blind to begin with, and it's one of the best things I've done since buying it 🤣
Would you say this bike is good for youngsters on a tight budget? I'm 17 and only earning around 490 a month, can I afford it?
Definitely! You can find them used all day long (where I'm at anyways, kind of varies by state) for $2-3k! Just be sure it's titled and ready to go and you're set
$490 a month, you should be focused on eating brother not toys. 😂
@@BaileeGermanottahe’s 17 lmao
@@BaileeGermanotta OP is 17 years old relax.
Dope as fuck
Appreciate you brother! Keep killing it out there yourself, i see the work 👀
Smooth video
I hit 55 top speed in my 2022 grom. I wish it'd hit 65-70.
New cpu pipes and intake. Also weight of rider.
Zs190cc swap it direct replacement with a bracket it's a 5speed electric start complete engine kit does 75-80mph😉👍✌️💯🛠️🏍️
What bars are you running?
Those were the Protaper KLX110 bars!
I’m 18 and am buying a grom this next week
Brand new23
Bro why ppl that ride a grom they don’t have mirror on their bike, i don’t get it 😕
con #2 is really bad, on a Ruckus. Grom is way better. At 70 mph, stock Grom, be drafting and tucking.
Man could you see that not very bright of a head light. For the senser put a big magnet on the bottom of your bike it will set it off wieght has nothing to do with it. Zs190 swap it there a 5 speed electric start you can at least get to 75-8o mph out of it with a bracket it's a direct swap out and complete engine kit. 🏍️🛠️💯🍻👍✌️
Your cons are basically meaningless here in the NYC area. The speed limit is 25mph here. LoL
how the hell does my honda rebel sound so much worse that a grom 😢
I want a Grom so bad man. Pretty much all the streets around me are at most 60mph speed limits. The Grom is perfect for where I live, but I'm a big dude. 240lbs, I wonder if the Grom could take my weight 😮💨
I highly recommend one man!! They're a a blast no matter the size! It could definitely handle you no issue, heck you could even throw a bigger sprocket on the rear and that would help!
If you get one maybe get a big bore kit to help get that little extra power for the top speed increase. My road only has 1 exit and it goes directly into a 55mph road. Nobody did does limit and if you aren't doing 60-65 you'll get hit by someone not paying attention. I plan on getting the monkey and doing the 149cc big bore kit the same time I get the bike.
would probably look at a normal size bike if I was you. You'll be pegging the grom all the time and running that thing into the ground. Look at the CB300r or CB500r, they call those the bigger brother of the grom.
I am a 75 year old man that weighs 283lbs. I bought a black '23 Grom 3/1/23 as my bigger bikes I can no longer get my leg over. I feel my Grom will not go past 60 with my weight and may be even faster in 4th gear rather than 5th, but I have not yet fully flogged this engine until it is fully broken in.
They are fine for your weight , i weigh about 240 lbs and it rides completely fine with me on it , i got a 2014 honda grom and ive hit 72 on it so far
Most of the time it’s the metal
I want one but I’m 6’5 😅
Some taller bars can always fix that! I've seen plenty of bigger guys mobbing around on them!
Don’t daily one, it sucks
Better than whatever u ride
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I daily mine on a 50mph road.. The Grom is just barely enough considering traffic usually moves along at about 60.. A few mods and then it'll be a lot better - ..130mpg helps ease the pain though..
@@watcherman65 z's 190cc swap 5speed electric start direct replacement with a bracket should get you 75-80 mph
Video starts at 10:59🤘