who's buying a honda grom? - Page 3

Insan3guy · March 20th, 2014, 12:45 PM

I'd rather just stay with a 250. I don't think i would even fit on that thing at 6'2"

adouglas · March 20th, 2014, 01:06 PM

I'd buy one if they created a spec race series just for it. That'd be a hoot.

But otherwise no. Not useful on the street. I can see it being popular for the bike night/poser crowd... somebody's already making swingarm extenders for it!

Kscreations08 · March 20th, 2014, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirref

...the way they wheelie that thing in that video is pretty impressive. It's difficult to wheelie small displacement motorbikes, much easier to wheelie bicycles and higher powered machines.

There was some talk about the torque in it being why thats so easy. That and it only weighs like 200 lbs. Lean back on that puppy and find the sweet spot

Saw a video of a guy bunny hop it over a curb lol Anyone try that on the Ninja?

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

I'd buy one if they created a spec race series just for it. That'd be a hoot.

But otherwise no. Not useful on the street. I can see it being popular for the bike night/poser crowd... somebody's already making swingarm extenders for it!

Its like the Honda Ruckus but without the Cult following (yet). The aftermarket selection for that scooter is ridiculous. Not to mention the customizing they do to it

RedPepper64 · March 20th, 2014, 09:31 PM

If I have to fight to add another bike to the garage it would be a Duc next

csmith12 · March 21st, 2014, 05:41 AM

I want a salvaged one, these would make great msf bikes.

mgentz · March 21st, 2014, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

I want a salvaged one, these would make great msf bikes.

yes they would. Right now we have a kawi klx250s and a klx250sf and I love doing demos on those bikes.

csmith12 · March 21st, 2014, 06:33 AM

Mostly rebels here :\

mgentz · March 21st, 2014, 06:40 AM

well you are in the "south"

Yea, we have rebels, eliminators, nighthawks, klx's, GZ250's and one sweet TU250. I teach at a couple other places that either/or will have Ninja 250's, CBR250's, Yamaha XT250, TU200's, Buell Blasts, and more!!

Alex · March 23rd, 2014, 02:34 PM

/merged

Aodrn · March 24th, 2014, 06:07 AM

I was just given a 1970 z50 that seems very similiar. I dont have to register it since its only 50cc. Hopefully it wont cost 3 grand by the time I put it all back together.

xorbe · March 27th, 2014, 05:23 PM

Cool toy, but tough sell.

ninjamunky85 · March 27th, 2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

IMO the Sachs MadAss is cooler. It's lighter and cheaper too.

Aerio · March 27th, 2014, 06:20 PM

The grom is ugly and looks uncomfortably small. Waste of money id rather put that money into my savings for my zx6r fund thats slowly building.

alex.s · June 12th, 2014, 09:19 AM

i'd hit it.

nickjpass · June 12th, 2014, 09:27 AM

Holy crap lol

sharky nrk · June 13th, 2014, 07:40 AM

OK so there actually are quite a few "Grom Challenge Series" in the various clubs around the country now and I have seen some freaking nice little race bikes. Still way to rich for my blood but cool none the less.

Worldtraveller · June 13th, 2014, 08:05 AM

This is my favorite Grom I've seen so far:

Ninjinsky · June 13th, 2014, 12:01 PM

I'll tell you what. If I were spending 3000 bucks on a bike it would not be that circus freak, it would be a good used shaftie like this

http://www.suzukicycles.org/visitors...shtml~isoraami

Worldtraveller · June 13th, 2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinsky

I'll tell you what. If I were spending 3000 bucks on a bike it would not be that circus freak, it would be a good used shaftie like this

pic credit: http://www.suzukicycles.org/visitors...shtml~isoraami

That's a purty bike.

I think my next one is going to be one of these:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Pacific_Coast

I owned one a few years ago that I would still have, if it weren't for the idiot cager that ran me over. Never got around to replacing it, but I have an urge to do a x-country trip, so I think I found the one I want.

sharky nrk · June 13th, 2014, 02:24 PM

GROMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM

Ninjinsky · June 13th, 2014, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worldtraveller

That's a purty bike.

I think my next one is going to be one of these:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Pacific_Coast

I owned one a few years ago that I would still have, if it weren't for the idiot cager that ran me over. Never got around to replacing it, but I have an urge to do a x-country trip, so I think I found the one I want.

Yes worldtraveller, I spent some time looking for one about 20 years back but they sold very few in the UK, The Honda Pan European (a very good bike in its own right) totally eclipsed it here.

choneofakind · June 14th, 2014, 05:32 PM

So these groms. Why can they have inverted forks, yet the ninjette and baby cibber don't? I know there are various reasons for one vs the other, but the grom is also 'budget' and durn it, why can it have cool looking forks but I can't?!? wahhhhh!

I don't care if they're still nasty boring oldschool damper-rod forks, can we get them upside down please??!?

Kscreations08 · June 14th, 2014, 06:37 PM

Lawl! "Come on Kawi! Just flip it for me please!" ^^^^^^^

choneofakind · June 14th, 2014, 06:41 PM

^^^ pretty much. I just wanna look like the cool kids.

BoBO · June 14th, 2014, 06:59 PM

That's a lot of money for that little bike, if I'm gonna pay that much, I will invest my money on another 250/300 or a cheaper used KLX140 trail bike.

Brother Michigan · June 14th, 2014, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjinsky

I'll tell you what. If I were spending 3000 bucks on a bike it would not be that circus freak, it would be a good used shaftie like this

pic credit: http://www.suzukicycles.org/visitors...shtml~isoraami

Ugh, there's one of these for sale an hour away from me and I can't afford it!

akima · July 1st, 2014, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worldtraveller

That's a purty bike.

I think my next one is going to be one of these:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Pacific_Coast

I owned one a few years ago that I would still have, if it weren't for the idiot cager that ran me over. Never got around to replacing it, but I have an urge to do a x-country trip, so I think I found the one I want.

I was walking through town last week and saw one of those things parked up. It really got my attention because of how weird it looked! I stopped to check it out. The fairings fully enclose the bike the same way that car bodywork does. Very interesting bike! It looked cosy to ride. It looked very American in style. I imagined the owner being a friendly, middle aged, American dude with unkept floppy hair and a Hawaiian shirt. Because it's England though it was probably grumpy, middle aged, British dude with unkept floppy hair and a few layers of warm clothing

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

So these groms. Why can they have inverted forks, yet the ninjette and baby cibber don't? I know there are various reasons for one vs the other, but the grom is also 'budget' and durn it, why can it have cool looking forks but I can't?!? wahhhhh!

I don't care if they're still nasty boring oldschool damper-rod forks, can we get them upside down please??!?

It's weird you mentioned that. Yesterday on the way back from work I had a grom coming towards me in the opposite lane (I'm pretty sure it was a grom). The guy rode straight over a big speed bump and I was surprised to see the front forks completely swallow up the bump and the headlight remain level of the road. The dude gave me a big cheerful nod as he passed. Must be lovin' his grom!

Worldtraveller · July 1st, 2014, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

I was walking through town last week and saw one of those things parked up. It really got my attention because of how weird it looked! I stopped to check it out. The fairings fully enclose the bike the same way that car bodywork does. Very interesting bike! It looked cosy to ride. It looked very American in style. I imagined the owner being a friendly, middle aged, American dude with unkept floppy hair and a Hawaiian shirt. Because it's England though it was probably grumpy, middle aged, British dude with unkept floppy hair and a few layers of warm clothing

Yeah, they are amazing bikes. I would still have mine, except I got ran over while stopped at a stop sign, by an idiot in an F-350. Poor bike was totaled.

Not many bikes you can ride 9 hours, for 3 days, and get off wanting to turn around and do it again.

I've got my eye on one just a few hours away from here. The owner has put all the mods on it I want, so it's already set up how I want it!

I'm trying to get a bunch of the local guys here to buy Groms, so we can start a Grom racing group at the local kart track.

M42 · July 1st, 2014, 09:20 AM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Looks like a riot.

alex.s · July 1st, 2014, 10:05 AM

i saw a grom on the road yesterday. they're a lot bigger than i thought.

xorbe · July 1st, 2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

i saw a grom on the road yesterday. they're a lot bigger than i thought.

Why do they look so tiny in the video? They looked a bit bigger on honda grom dot net when I was looking a while back.

Hero Danny · July 1st, 2014, 11:10 AM

I have a friend who races groms competitively. He is really good. He's won a few of em, including the most recent one.ill link the grom fb page when I get home.

Alex · July 1st, 2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

i saw a grom on the road yesterday. they're a lot bigger than i thought.

They're huge if you're six...

80MPHdownhill · July 1st, 2014, 12:35 PM

My neighbor has one of those, I've taken it for a spin.

Can't see why anyone would want to ride that on the street in traffic.

Ninjinsky · July 1st, 2014, 12:53 PM

The old Honda Chaly was a neat bike in that 'local runabout' mode Just a little scoot anyone in the family could pop down the the shop on.

alex.s · August 1st, 2014, 01:32 PM

gromcati

https://imgur.com/a/65SAJ#3

xorbe · August 1st, 2014, 01:57 PM

grombusa?

ninjamunky85 · August 1st, 2014, 02:04 PM

There's probably more money in mods than the cost of the bike!.. I don't get it.

Old Lemon · August 2nd, 2014, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M42

Link to original page on YouTube.

Dayum the guy in the white just pulls in the straights.

xorbe · August 3rd, 2014, 10:04 AM

The Grom Escape by Motorcyclist Magazine

Link to original page on YouTube.

March 20th, 2014, 01:06 PM	#82
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I'd buy one if they created a spec race series just for it. That'd be a hoot. But otherwise no. Not useful on the street. I can see it being popular for the bike night/poser crowd... somebody's already making swingarm extenders for it! __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

March 20th, 2014, 09:31 PM	#84
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March 21st, 2014, 05:41 AM	#85
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I want a salvaged one, these would make great msf bikes. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 21st, 2014, 06:33 AM	#87
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Mostly rebels here :\ __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 23rd, 2014, 02:34 PM	#89
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/merged __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 20th, 2014, 12:45 PM	#81
Insan3guy ninjette.org member Name: Patrick Location: Coronado, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 zx6r Posts: 176	I'd rather just stay with a 250. I don't think i would even fit on that thing at 6'2"

March 21st, 2014, 06:40 AM	#88
mgentz Board Member Name: ... Location: WI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250R (street), 250R (dirt) Posts: A lot.	well you are in the "south" Yea, we have rebels, eliminators, nighthawks, klx's, GZ250's and one sweet TU250. I teach at a couple other places that either/or will have Ninja 250's, CBR250's, Yamaha XT250, TU200's, Buell Blasts, and more!!

March 24th, 2014, 06:07 AM	#90
Aodrn It's a long boring story Name: Ryan Location: St. Louis Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 167	I was just given a 1970 z50 that seems very similiar. I dont have to register it since its only 50cc. Hopefully it wont cost 3 grand by the time I put it all back together. __________________________________________________ #41 MCRA alex.s :crashing is a normal part of life... people are just in denial about that.

March 27th, 2014, 05:23 PM	#91
xorbe ninjette.org guru Name: xorbe Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): N650 (and others) Posts: 408	Cool toy, but tough sell.

March 27th, 2014, 06:20 PM	#93
Aerio Enter Title Here Name: Jesse Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 48	The grom is ugly and looks uncomfortably small. Waste of money id rather put that money into my savings for my zx6r fund thats slowly building.
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June 12th, 2014, 09:19 AM	#94
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i'd hit it. __________________________________________________

June 12th, 2014, 09:27 AM	#95
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Holy crap lol __________________________________________________

June 13th, 2014, 07:40 AM	#96
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	OK so there actually are quite a few "Grom Challenge Series" in the various clubs around the country now and I have seen some freaking nice little race bikes. Still way to rich for my blood but cool none the less. __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

June 13th, 2014, 08:05 AM	#97
Worldtraveller ninjette.org sage Name: Lane Location: Medford, OR Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 (trackbike), CBR600RR, GS500F Posts: 588	This is my favorite Grom I've seen so far:
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June 13th, 2014, 12:01 PM	#98
Ninjinsky ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: UK Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, Yamaha RS200 (classic) Posts: A lot.	I'll tell you what. If I were spending 3000 bucks on a bike it would not be that circus freak, it would be a good used shaftie like this http://www.suzukicycles.org/visitors...shtml~isoraami Last futzed with by Ninjinsky; July 11th, 2014 at 08:08 AM.

June 13th, 2014, 02:24 PM	#100
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	GROMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare
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June 14th, 2014, 05:32 PM	#102
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	So these groms. Why can they have inverted forks, yet the ninjette and baby cibber don't? I know there are various reasons for one vs the other, but the grom is also 'budget' and durn it, why can it have cool looking forks but I can't?!? wahhhhh! I don't care if they're still nasty boring oldschool damper-rod forks, can we get them upside down please??!?

June 14th, 2014, 06:37 PM	#103
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June 14th, 2014, 06:41 PM	#104
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	^^^ pretty much. I just wanna look like the cool kids.

June 14th, 2014, 06:59 PM	#105
BoBO ninjette.org guru Name: Genesis Location: Paradise Valley Village, AZ Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): SC28 Fireblade Posts: 463	That's a lot of money for that little bike, if I'm gonna pay that much, I will invest my money on another 250/300 or a cheaper used KLX140 trail bike. __________________________________________________ 94 900RR 04 BMW Z4 2.5 M Package 01 R170 AMG Sport Package

July 1st, 2014, 09:20 AM	#109
M42 Wrench wench Name: The Stigette Location: DC/MD/VA Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): TWO HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT CUBIC CENTIMETERS (R.I.P.), SIX HUNDRED FORTY FIVE CUBIC CENTIMETERS Posts: 415	Link to original page on YouTube. Looks like a riot. __________________________________________________
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July 1st, 2014, 10:05 AM	#110
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i saw a grom on the road yesterday. they're a lot bigger than i thought. __________________________________________________

July 1st, 2014, 11:10 AM	#112
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	I have a friend who races groms competitively. He is really good. He's won a few of em, including the most recent one.ill link the grom fb page when I get home. __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

July 1st, 2014, 12:35 PM	#114
80MPHdownhill ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Cal Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Yes, please. Posts: 121	My neighbor has one of those, I've taken it for a spin. Can't see why anyone would want to ride that on the street in traffic.

July 1st, 2014, 12:53 PM	#115
Ninjinsky ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: UK Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, Yamaha RS200 (classic) Posts: A lot.	The old Honda Chaly was a neat bike in that 'local runabout' mode Just a little scoot anyone in the family could pop down the the shop on. Last futzed with by Ninjinsky; July 11th, 2014 at 08:39 AM.

August 1st, 2014, 01:32 PM	#116
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	gromcati https://imgur.com/a/65SAJ#3 __________________________________________________
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August 1st, 2014, 01:57 PM	#117
xorbe ninjette.org guru Name: xorbe Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): N650 (and others) Posts: 408	grombusa?

August 1st, 2014, 02:04 PM	#118
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	There's probably more money in mods than the cost of the bike!.. I don't get it. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

August 3rd, 2014, 10:04 AM	#120
xorbe ninjette.org guru Name: xorbe Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): N650 (and others) Posts: 408	The Grom Escape by Motorcyclist Magazine Link to original page on YouTube.

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