who's buying a honda grom?

GlassAnkles · June 27th, 2013, 12:14 PM

this little squirt is $2999

csmith12 · June 27th, 2013, 12:15 PM

Will wait till a used one is avail for the cart track.

GlassAnkles · June 27th, 2013, 12:17 PM

im still pondering it. but im definitely not paying 800 over msrp like some people are

Alex · June 27th, 2013, 12:17 PM

It does look suspiciously fun.

Joshorilla · June 27th, 2013, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

It does look suspiciously gay.

I fixed that for you

Panda · June 27th, 2013, 12:31 PM

I'd love to pick a used one up next year.

Darling Ninja · June 27th, 2013, 12:41 PM

Looks fun, but it's expensive! I just financed my 300, and I'm not looking for more debt. I think I will wait for a used one as well.

GlassAnkles · June 27th, 2013, 12:47 PM

the 225 lb weight and no bodywork to deal with gets me interested. fun to tinker on when your bored

alex.s · June 27th, 2013, 12:48 PM

is this the first stage in their electric transition they were talking about?

tfkrocks · June 27th, 2013, 12:58 PM

I might get one used later on to cruise around town. Looks kinda fun haha.

Boosted139 · June 27th, 2013, 01:00 PM

I'll wait for a used one... need a pit bike

Dano · June 27th, 2013, 04:18 PM

I bet there will be some websites dedicated to totally modding the crap out of that like pit bikes, some will spend thousands for more power and upgrades.

ninjamunky85 · June 27th, 2013, 04:24 PM

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

xSean13 · June 27th, 2013, 04:45 PM

Wow, $3k for that stupid ugly thing?

Reswob · June 27th, 2013, 06:04 PM

I don't really understand the market for this one. I can see dirt bikes/quads for kids, but a street bike? Presumably in most states, you need to be 18 to get a motorcycle license.

Rexbo · June 27th, 2013, 06:06 PM

Passenger pegs... where's the passenger sit?

I want one hahahaha

tfkrocks · June 27th, 2013, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reswob

I don't really understand the market for this one. I can see dirt bikes/quads for kids, but a street bike? Presumably in most states, you need to be 18 to get a motorcycle license.

I know that's not true in CA. If you can have a driver's license, then you can have a motorcycle license too.

And who said it's for kids? It's the awesome mpg of a scooter but still having a bike

xorbe · June 27th, 2013, 06:28 PM

I've had motorcycles in the back of my mind for a while, and it was the Honda Grom that got me seriously looking. But then I realized that at sometime I will probably need to use the freeway, and 125cc isn't allowed. It looks cool, but after the dealer gets done with you, for that money the used market offers a lot of interesting choices.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

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

There are several people with both at hondagrom-net and they say Grom hands down. I don't know why. I think it was build quality, iirc.

Reswob · June 27th, 2013, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

I know that's not true in CA. If you can have a driver's license, then you can have a motorcycle license too.

And who said it's for kids? It's the awesome mpg of a scooter but still having a bike

The picture of the guy riding it looking like a gorilla on a tricycle was my first clue.

tfkrocks · June 27th, 2013, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reswob

The picture of the guy riding it looking like a gorilla on a tricycle was my first clue.

Well it would be silly to put more bodywork on it to make it look bigger when it has such a tiny engine now wouldn't it?

dfox · June 27th, 2013, 06:46 PM

maybe if it were classified as a scooter here in MA, I'd consider it. unfortunately, it's still a motorcycle and needs to follow all of the laws pertaining to a motorcycle... therefore, no want.

choneofakind · June 27th, 2013, 07:28 PM

I like it!!! Looks like a funky way to turn a square neighborhood into a track with little effort.

nickjpass · June 27th, 2013, 07:40 PM

Doesn't Kawasaki have a GROM?

JELY1990 · June 28th, 2013, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshorilla

"It does look suspiciously gay."
I fixed that for you

You sound like most people when they talk about the Ninja 250.

MKlein3004 · June 28th, 2013, 09:06 AM

Too much $$$$$$$ but looks like fun

BRad704 · June 28th, 2013, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Doesn't Kawasaki have a GROM?

Yeah, someone posted it in the Ninjette FB group, but now I can't find that post.

c-dog · June 29th, 2013, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfox

maybe if it were classified as a scooter here in MA, I'd consider it. unfortunately, it's still a motorcycle and needs to follow all of the laws pertaining to a motorcycle... therefore, no want.

I would be cool to have it be classified as a moped/scooter. Then you could park it on the sidewalk/bike racks and not get a ticket or get it towed. It would open up a lot of possibilities for parking. If you lived in New York it would be nice.

The idea of having a shiftable motorcycle like scooter/moped is intriguing to me. But I'd probably just get a Zuma 125 and mod on that instead etc...

JustRidin · July 15th, 2013, 11:25 AM

Looks like so much fun! But to much cash for my tastes

Rogue · July 15th, 2013, 01:36 PM

Finally something other than a 125cc dirt bike that I could flat foot!

Um, no, I don't think this will be finding its way into my garage.

dave42 · July 15th, 2013, 01:58 PM

It's probably fun as hell but I'd rather get another 250 for that price.

Whiskey · July 15th, 2013, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Well it would be silly to put more bodywork on it to make it look bigger when it has such a tiny engine now wouldn't it?

You were saying

Jiggles · July 15th, 2013, 02:21 PM

Gotta get one

Mountain Dew · July 15th, 2013, 02:30 PM

Just get a Z50 instead. Not stupid ugly like this thing.

tfkrocks · July 15th, 2013, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

You were saying

How does the price compare though? And many things never make it to the US

massacremasses · July 15th, 2013, 03:08 PM

I WANT

Thatd be super fun! Something to rock around town and just commute on and have fun with! Hooligan that bitch!

Jiggles · July 15th, 2013, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

I WANT

Thatd be super fun! Something to rock around town and just commute on and have fun with! Hooligan that bitch!

And take on group rides and show people up!

massacremasses · July 15th, 2013, 03:47 PM

just hit up my buddy about how much one OTD would be... freaking 4600ish...

Im down for around 3kish... **** you CA...

Whiskey · July 15th, 2013, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

How does the price compare though? And many things never make it to the US

No idea, bike prices are quite over-inflated here, but it's the most popular 'L-plate bike' I've seen in the last couple of years I've lived here.

Jiggles · July 15th, 2013, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

just hit up my buddy about how much one OTD would be... freaking 4600ish...

Im down for around 3kish... **** you CA...

If I can find a used one within the next year for $2500 I'll probably get it. I want a bike for the kart track, much cheaper than track daays.

massacremasses · July 16th, 2013, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

If I can find a used one within the next year for $2500 I'll probably get it. I want a bike for the kart track, much cheaper than track daays.

you could get an SM for the kart track too.. .what kart track do you want to go to?

June 27th, 2013, 12:14 PM	#1
GlassAnkles ninjette.org member Name: Mo Location: KS Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 02 zx-12r, 13 zx-10r abs Posts: 245	who's buying a honda grom? this little squirt is $2999

June 27th, 2013, 12:15 PM	#2
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	Will wait till a used one is avail for the cart track. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 27th, 2013, 12:17 PM	#4
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	It does look suspiciously fun. __________________________________________________ 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)

June 27th, 2013, 12:41 PM	#7
Darling Ninja ninjette.org guru Name: Annette Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 270	Looks fun, but it's expensive! I just financed my 300, and I'm not looking for more debt. I think I will wait for a used one as well. __________________________________________________ "You start with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck."

June 27th, 2013, 12:48 PM	#9
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	is this the first stage in their electric transition they were talking about? __________________________________________________

June 27th, 2013, 12:31 PM	#6
Panda not an actual panda Name: dan Location: philadelphia Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I'd love to pick a used one up next year.

June 27th, 2013, 12:47 PM	#8
GlassAnkles ninjette.org member Name: Mo Location: KS Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 02 zx-12r, 13 zx-10r abs Posts: 245	the 225 lb weight and no bodywork to deal with gets me interested. fun to tinker on when your bored

June 27th, 2013, 12:58 PM	#10
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	I might get one used later on to cruise around town. Looks kinda fun haha.

June 27th, 2013, 01:00 PM	#11
Boosted139 ninjette.org guru Name: Justin Location: Central NJ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2009 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 334	I'll wait for a used one... need a pit bike

June 27th, 2013, 04:18 PM	#12
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	I bet there will be some websites dedicated to totally modding the crap out of that like pit bikes, some will spend thousands for more power and upgrades.

June 27th, 2013, 04:24 PM	#13
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	IMO the Sachs MadAss is cooler. It's lighter and cheaper too. __________________________________________________ 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"!!!

June 27th, 2013, 04:45 PM	#14
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Wow, $3k for that stupid ugly thing?

June 27th, 2013, 06:04 PM	#15
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	I don't really understand the market for this one. I can see dirt bikes/quads for kids, but a street bike? Presumably in most states, you need to be 18 to get a motorcycle license. __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

June 27th, 2013, 06:06 PM	#16
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	Passenger pegs... where's the passenger sit? I want one hahahaha

June 27th, 2013, 06:46 PM	#21
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	maybe if it were classified as a scooter here in MA, I'd consider it. unfortunately, it's still a motorcycle and needs to follow all of the laws pertaining to a motorcycle... therefore, no want.

June 27th, 2013, 07:28 PM	#22
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I like it!!! Looks like a funky way to turn a square neighborhood into a track with little effort.

June 27th, 2013, 07:40 PM	#23
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Doesn't Kawasaki have a GROM? __________________________________________________

June 28th, 2013, 09:06 AM	#25
MKlein3004 Fighting Texas Aggie '08 Name: Mitchell Location: Allen, Tx Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Race), 2005 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 (Track), 2005 Ducati Monster 620 (Street) Posts: 541	Too much $$$$$$$ but looks like fun

July 15th, 2013, 11:25 AM	#28
JustRidin ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: Denver, CO Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6, 2015 KTM 250XC - Past: 2011 KTM 150XC, 2009 Ninja 250r, 2012 Ninja 650, 2007 CRF250R Posts: 194	Looks like so much fun! But to much cash for my tastes __________________________________________________ Try it, you might like it.

July 15th, 2013, 01:36 PM	#29
Rogue Hooligan Name: Robin Location: Central Iowa Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja EX300 Posts: 250	Finally something other than a 125cc dirt bike that I could flat foot! Um, no, I don't think this will be finding its way into my garage. __________________________________________________ Qui patiens est, teres. Teres est, ieiunare. \| Twitter: @Rogue_300

July 15th, 2013, 01:58 PM	#30
dave42 ninjette.org guru Name: dave Location: Pasadena Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250, ZX6r, RSV4, Caponord Rally Posts: 267	It's probably fun as hell but I'd rather get another 250 for that price.

July 15th, 2013, 02:21 PM	#32
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Gotta get one __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

July 15th, 2013, 02:30 PM	#33
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Just get a Z50 instead. Not stupid ugly like this thing. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

July 15th, 2013, 03:08 PM	#35
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	I WANT Thatd be super fun! Something to rock around town and just commute on and have fun with! Hooligan that bitch! __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

July 15th, 2013, 03:47 PM	#37
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	just hit up my buddy about how much one OTD would be... freaking 4600ish... Im down for around 3kish... **** you CA... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

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