2019 Honda Grom Test Ride Review [Top Speed]
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- The 2019 Honda Grom no longer stands alone in the 125cc market and with competitors like the Kawasaki Z125, Honda Monkey, and Honda SuperCub out there, Honda is stepping it up. With 9.7 horsepower at 7000 RPM and 8 lb-ft of torque at 5500 RPM, you'll find yourself hitting the rev limiter at the DukeOfDC tested 56mph top speed.
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FINALLY!!! The mighty Honda Grom! What's your favorite 125?! Comment below and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!
used to have the 1st ver. of honda wave 125 basicaly the same engine of the honda grom ..
@Jay Cole my friend gave me a 50cc not sure what kind it is lol it does 40 mph pretty good i had it up to 45 and50 down hill lol andim 300 lbs
Lifan kp mini 12.2hp 17% more torque then grom top speed stock 78mph
I really like the Kawasaki Z125. But the Grom is going to always be my favorite.
ktm rc 125
Honestly that Grom rumble is pretty relaxing
I bought a cheap Chinese 50cc scooter for $800 and replaced the engine with a 150cc for about $200 . Doing wheelies on a moped is absolutely hilarious
lmfao the one from amazon? I was about to buy it but i went for financing this.
You know what else is hilarious? My penis
thats kinda funny
Brand new they are between 1200 to 1500 so you didn't save much plus all the b.s. of doing all the work. I'm just saying
@@mega-hb4re if I could find a grom for that price brand new I'd piss myself. $3,000-$3,500 brand new. Even still, I saved $200-$500 PLUS I got to build my bike myself. It was like putting together a Lego project, fun as hell
I saw a couple of guys on these at Wal-mart and had to know, how much do they cost, and are they street legal.
And oh yeah, one of the guys managed to rocket himself into the display of plants and flowers at the front of the store. His homeboy just rode off as if to say "I dont know that guy".
Omg lol... well dang I guess that’s one way to ride a Grom
I got my used one for like 4k and its street legal it goes bout 60mph
Sorry for the late response
I've always wanted a grom, especially since I'm a small dude and a small bike seems appropriate... And it looks like a lot of fun tbh😄
It’s been 3 years, I hope you got one cuz Ima get one soon! 🤙🏼
I love all these little Hondas but I went for a red Monkey. I just love the retro styling of it and it’s so much fun to ride. It’s become my dependable little buddy.
1978-1980 Yamaha DT 125 enduros. 2stroke, monoshock rear, street legal!! Great bikes. Love your Grom!
I had a 2017 Grom and really enjoyed it. I traded it in for a 2018 CRF250L to get something bigger. I really miss the Grom, it was definitely more fun. Small bikes rule.
Check out my 2018 matte grey Grom on my channel... its a blast
@@Drive315 Love Drive315's content.
Here in India Grom just costs around 80-85K INR which is around 1300 USD
Clashin Clashers that’s very cheap lol but ik tht US Dollars usually cost more in other country’s
In Serbia it costs 3000€
It's not even launched yet!!
We don't have grom in india
Why you lying
@@matejastefanovic5113 and thats how we say thunder in Serbia. GROM
People: why would you get a Grom? It's small and slow
DukeofDC: almost double the speed limit 5:20
😂😂😂 now those are just hard facts
DukeOfDC my Zuma does 60 and I’m fat.
The Honda Grom is to the motorcycle world what the Glock is to the firearms world. Super reliable and unbelievable aftermarket support.
I'm paying $4.25/a month insurance on my grom clone, everything about the grom is awsome
@JonathanPlays thats more then the bike per month???
What grom clone is it? Interested in getting one
@JonathanPlays wait, here in the US the grom is $4,000, you're telling me insurance is as much as the bike every month?
“I just pissed of a bunch of llamas...” I stayed for that line.
:D
It's real hard getting the 134 or whatever mpg that Honda says it gets. You're always going full throttle and doing hooligan activities
So what do you actually get? 70? 55?
@@djw1091994 I'd say about 80, but when I fill up I'm at the station for 2 minutes on average, takes longer to enter my card than it does to fill up the tank
hail hortler 1.5 gallons
i was actually looking at this dealership for a grom its cool to see the amount of local pennsylvania viewers
So cool! Yeah, Blackmans appears to have a big following
I live in south central PA and thinking about getting my motorcycle license and buying the Grom as a starter bike. I have seen like three other groms driving around Hanover too.
My first Honda was a Mini-Trail (circa 1974) 50cc 3 speed down no clutch. It was Indestructible!
Same. We used to jump it off a golf tee nearby. Never broke. :-)
Love stories like this! Thanks for sharing :)
LOL
@@btankful Right On Bro.
@@DukeOfDC The Best of Times.
I actually purchased a 2019 Grom today ...well since it's Sunday now then I bought it yesterday. I got it in Orange and I will probably do some mods in a month or two. And though I'm no spring rooster, this is actually my very first ever motorcycle. I had a scooter that I traded in. I will change the mirrors today and later replace the levers with ASV shorty levers and also install a TwoBros full system exhaust + some other minor changes to make it my own.
Very cool! Congratulations on the purchase!
@@DukeOfDC Thanks, merci, gracias. :)
Ontario Andrews how do you like it I’m new to biking never been on one as of right now I’m looking to buy a 600cc since I sometimes use the highways but also looking into this ... what would a grom be good for?
@@eksohc Well, I hurt my back (non-moto related) so I haven't been riding and may need to a quick sell, but that's another story. But to your point - it's basically an around town learning to shift and get your moto road skills in check for beginners. And cost effective for overall cost of ownership; insurance, gas, etc.
There's nothing wrong with beginning on a 300cc or even a 600cc if one is comfortable. The Grom is just fun to ride.
Check out my 2018 matte grey Grom on my channel... its a blast
They are neat little bikes, I just wish they where at least 175cc minimum. That way you have a bit more power & top end without having to ring it's neck 100% of the time just to do city speed limits 45-50 mph
Very true that you must ring this thing out (especially up hill, lol)
DukeOfDC well being in Florida I have no hills 😎
I used to own a 2018 honda grom with a toce exhaust and tst fender eliminator. It was the best beginner bike
I was just at this dealership looking at a 2020 grom. Sales guy was a dickhead. Wanted 4600 out the door. Said no wiggle room on price. Went to another dealer and they want 3900 out the door. Same one.
Ridiculously good video. Outstandingly articulated and enjoyable. Definitely a purchase worthy bike. Thank you!
Check out my 2018 matte grey Grom on my channel... its a blast
Grom life is the best life!
It’s my favorite and the funniest 125cc bike I’ve ever ridden!
But after all mods.. the grom costs me more than my Aprilia SXV😳💸
Omg hahaha well hey as long as you’re having fun with it!
The upside is that it's faster too ;-)
@@PlatinumRatio I have about $7000 wrapped up in my Honda Monkey. It's easy to do.
I'm a Ducati owner but I'm thinking about getting the Grom lol. They just seem so chill and cute... perfect for beachside where everything is 30mph anyways
DukeOfDC the grom is an awesome pocket bike to buzz around town in. Lots of fun, don’t mock it , if you don’t like it don’t ride it , simple as that.
with a few mods they can do about 70 but that also depends on your weight
That's the motivation I need to lose weight.
0:22 wait a second... that's less than 45 minutes from my house. May have to check it out
Super Cub was my fathers bike cool that they are bringing it back.
I absolutely cannot wait to get a test ride on one, as I said in the video it’s most certainly one of my favorite 125cc on the market
I own a new supercub. It's pretty fun, but it doesn't feel like the simple, utilitarian bike of old. It's a comfort bike now and has all the modern comforts and features. No loading it up like you see in the pics of SE Asia. The suspension doesn't allow for it. I'm on the fence with the centrifugal clutch. I keep shifting and downshifting at much higher rpms than recommended because it's more fun. When i rode my old C70, I'd pretty much always be in 3rd unless I was going from a dead stop. There's actual shifting with this one. I figure I'll just repair it or pay for any transmission or clutch damage I cause. Tons of fun and easy to ride
It's official! This is the Chihuahua of motorcycles. lol
Yeah I finally saw the grom they had some at this place called pioneer Motorsports they're frigging tiny I might get one anyway I'm 6 foot 235 lbs
Michael Suzio did you end up getting one?
I love my Grom. When I added it to my insurance I got money back lol. You forgot to get in the tuck position to go faster.
LOL I literally edited out a clip where I was doing that because I go “why the f#%k am I in a tuck position on a Grom”
I'm dragging knees on my grom... my grom seat is higher then all the Harleys and other cruiser bikes at my work but mine is the smallest lol
Hey I must be close by you. I'm in Meadville PA. About a 45 min drive south of Erie. Great vids.
I was actually just visiting, so I could take this Grom out for a spin!
Great commentary Holmes!
:)
If I didn’t live in Los Angeles I would of been had one of these
I want one sooo bad..I got a 2018 Gsxr750 but I want one for cruising around town..itss sooo fun n GROM GANG is real💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Check out my 2018 matte grey Grom on my channel... its a blast
That’s crazy blackmans is only 20 min away from me. Small world lmao
That's awesome!
great quality videos man
Thank you! Really appreciate the kind words 🤓
Should I get one?
They seem like fun little bikes to ride, but I don't think I could ever bring myself to get on one.. it reminds me of my bored out Honda 50 dirt bike lol! I saw a guy riding one with a passenger yesterday and I was dead...
LOL that would be a sight to see for sure.
Sweet was at blackmans yesterday!!
That’s awesome!
Holy shit you must’ve done this a long time ago. I live about 40 minutes away from Blackmans and I’m looking into getting a Grom for gas mileage and for the beach. Of course it would need a better pipe than the stock pipe
are you able to swap the engine out for let's say a 160cc?? or does that screw with registration etc.? also, can you do dirt roads, some off road?
I dont care how silly it looks, i want one.
Honestly I'm 6'2" 240 pounds. I've never rode a motorcycle in my LIFE and bought one. You don't really look "silly". You only look silly to people who believe bigger bikes are all that matter. The bike is intimidating for me as is.
Check out my 2018 matte grey Grom on my channel... its a blast
I've owned a Z125 and a honda monkey. I've ridden the grom extensively though. The z125 has a great motor with a slightly better top end hit. I had a pipe, intake, and power commander on my Z125 and a cam, pipe, and bazzaz on my monkey. Both bikes feel remarkably similar from a power output standpoint now. I think the hondas have a bit better build quality than the Kawasaki did. I also prefer the foot peg placement on both the Grom and Monkey vs. the Z125.
Wow, thank you for sharing. I'm sure this information will be helpful to whomever might be in the market and decided on one of the three.
@@DukeOfDC All of those bikes scratch the 125cc itch though. They just do it in slightly different ways. If you can get a screaming deal on one model vs. the other and don't care about the stuff I mentioned, get that one. I happened to pick up my new Z125 for less than used Groms were going for. Once I saw the monkey, I knew that's what I wanted.
I’ve heard it’s quite hard to get aftermarket parts for the z125. Well, not hard but I hear it takes quite a while for them to come in. I just bought a 2018 grom
JScyclone_3.7 I don’t know that it’s hard to get after market parts for the z125 as much as the grom just has a massive after market.
They need to make the Grom with a 250cc engine, that can top out at 90 to 100 mph. I think that's where the sweet spot is for this little motor bike.
Andreas Mikoleiczik I think the problem would be the wheels being unsafe
@@noahjanes4678 stretch it a tad and widen or change the tire style slightly it should help.
With your mirrors sticking out like looks like they cover the entire width of the lane lol
LOL maybe, although it is rather narrow to begin with, so it's probably normal width with the bar end mirrors.
134 mpg is Honda's quote so clearly in optimal controlled conditions, not riding the way it's likely to be ridden...
Check out my 2018 matte grey Grom on my channel !
what a nice sounding pipe 👌
In Indonesia we have Honda Supra X 125. :)
I was wondering.. its a 125 but it only hits like 56-55?
I got a china made 125 motorcycle no modification and i can hit 100...
Maybe if it hits 50mph sitting still. 🤔
Hey, great vid... what are those mirrors?
Check out my 2018 matte grey Grom on my channel... its a blast
My favorite 125 is Honda MSX/Grom
I top out on my 2019 Grom (with a headwind) at 65 with a Zoom Exhaust. My Grom is superior 🤣
It's like being the fastest turtle LOL
How is the zoom exhaust? Any issues?
How tall and heavy are some of you guys riding Groms?
you have it ALL figured out
I have absolutely nothing figured out haha
Honda Monkey looks a million x better with the Yoshimura RS3 Exhaust
Honda Monkey video coming VERY soon
@@DukeOfDC If you want to ride a modded Monkey and are down in the fredericksburg area, let me know. I also have a Z900 ABS, XSR700, and a Moto Guzzi V7 racer your're welcome to ride.
I just brought my self a Yamaha WR125x I can't wait to be able to ride it but i got to wait till i'm 17
TNT 135 or grom? Grom is obviously reliable but is it worth the price difference? I haven’t heard enough on the 135 to go for one or the other
TNT 135?!? I need to be educated
TNT all the way brother!
Filling up the tank for about 4 $(that aged well)
i really wish that seat was stock, so passengers would be a little more comfortable
I was going to get Grom….. but I saw Benelli TnT 135 next to Grom at the dealer... I chose Benelli
Nice vid gig to the point my fav way to get down.
can you do 100 km with honda grom , is it safety ?
YOOO I live right up the street haha, looking to do their beginners course and start riding. Do you think a grom would make a good first bike? Im 5'9 and 155 pounds
Very cool!! Well, if you ever make your way over there.... tell them the DukeOfDC says hello. I think the grom would actually fit you perfectly. You're my height but in much better shape lol
God lord son, gain some damn weight.
@@Lex-Rex hahah NOOO
$200 a month for insurance? what kind of insurance? I paid $680 full cover for the whole year
$200/month for this?! Hell no... $200/month for a real motorcycle.... absolutely possible. Some supersport bikes with younger riders can be thousands a year
What kind of mirrors after those?
I wish they made a bike the same size that could reach at least 70mph
Project turbo Grom?!
KTM 390 Duke is basically a big Grom
What. 135 mpg. 1.5 gal tank. So in Santa Cruz it’s $3.92 cents for gas. Drive 18 miles to work round trip in a 6.0 Denali at 20mpg. I could get a grom and buy gas once every 3 months. For less than a cup of coffee........
Exactly!!! Also, you can squeeze this thing into any parking spot and the insurance would be lower than that Denali too.
The grom is an amazing money saver. Just bought one for college since I don’t wanna daily my mustang everyday. Here in Titusville Florida 93 is like 3.10 and the grom barely holds a gallon so I’m saving so much
@@Motoplugg might but be careful on the road as those little bikes are super weak and many idiot drivers out there. Ride safe.
Add core brake lines and game changer
E-MAY-US is how you pronounce the town you were in btw! i want one of these bikes so bad
Yeah me too. This Autumn im starting to work as a car mechanic, and im going to make the 125ccm A1 licence (it costs 1500€) and then im buying a new 2019 Grom
Awesome view
WOW IS AMAZING
UA-cam is now double advertising before each video and one in the middle... Better than the end but still annoying and yields a skip adds. Screwing with creators as always!
What?! Really? Wow, I’ll look in my settings to see if I can scale it back a little. The revenue is helpful for us creators, but it doesn’t need to be in your face all the time
DukeOfDC it isn’t you it is across all creators.
5:49 those are alpacas
Bless up.... My b lol
Grom speeds are so inconsistent. Some people say the top speed is 65, some people say 55, I've even heard some say its 70
I'd pay 70 to see 70 lolol no, I'm sure conditions and rider size really play a huge factor
@@DukeOfDC Gromie Bear just posted a video borrowing his friends grom, and he hit 70, assuming his friend doesnt have different sprockets
depends on the sprockets you have and you have to duck in order to go over 65
I like grom 125 as my favorite
Check out my 2018 matte grey Grom on my channel... its a blast
What seat was on it
honda grom and honda monkey tubeless tire?
I need help guys, I’ve been wanting a bike for a while now but not sure if I should get a grom or a bigger bike.
It’s going to be my first bike, and I live in the city ( El Paso )
Which one should I get??
Hmmm, I would get something a little different. Have you thought about an R3 or Ninja 400?
mine would be Suzuki gsxr 125 my favs. looks and built jus like the big bike but sucks it's not available for the US
try the knock off brand from RUSI
Mojo 110 or Korak its quite similar to the Grom
Does it have an underseat space for papers?
Not to mention the Daymak Em1 ....aka Electric grom 😉
Whaatt?!?!? Electric grom?!
They need to put a 6 speed in it.
AHAHAHHAHA $12 - $15 a month on insurance??? I WISH! The cheapest quote I could find in Ontario was $125 a month for year-round (or else I pay a penalty if I cancel for winter) & if I wanted to pay just the summer months it would be $250 a month. Ontario's insurance is actually FUCKED. I am debating about just riding one illegally, I am going to buy one on Friday & I might just pick up a "novelty" plate for this.
I LIVE IN PENNSYLVANIA IN PHILADELPHIA
125cc is just not worth the price of the bike. i bought a Honda 400ex for half the price and it goes 70mph stock
steven we don’t care it’s not a motorcycle
@@nastynate4043 why not? I ride on the streets with other motorcycles because my quad is street legal. And I smoke groms lol.
Are you local to Blackman’s? That’s not far from me.
Actually I was just visiting! I’ll be visiting dealerships around the country!
I love my CB 125F
I will not trade her for nothing in the world :)
In Asia the honda grom is called the Honda MSX
The real name is Honda MSX
How i make mine go 100
Intake/exhaust/and ecu reflash should get the Grom to 70+mph.
Interesting. Especially as this Grom had at the very least an exhaust
@@DukeOfDC you can run an exhaust or an intake on the stock tune...but both leans it out too much and you'll get a check engine code.(the Grom is tuned lean from the factory already.). Plus...the 70+mph would probably need to be on 91 octane.
@@hwdcfox hmmm maybe that's y my bike check engine light is on it s running lean on a slip on on my GSXR1000R I need it tune
@@uclefriday2860 It's very possible.
You're not getting 70+ from a grom without changing everything and adding a big bore kit. I've been building bike's since 1985 son. It doesn't work that way. The grom is great at what it does but you are in no way going to hit 70+ mph with a pipe and intake change. Takes a shitload more than that.
4:56 Your top speed run was a joke! Probably because of the stupid aftermarket pipe that was put on this bike. It reminds me of the old 1982 450 Nighthawk that so many "aftermarket tuners" tried to improve, ONLY to find out that Honda had absolutely nailed it from the factory and there was nothing left to be gained by tuners. I did improve my 450 Nighthawk by switching the front sprocket to one with 2 less teeth. Initially it would redline at 9,200 rpm in 5th gear but then slow down when shifted into 6th because if fell off the power band. After the sprocket change, it topped out at 8,800 rpm in 6th gear which was almost perfect. Gas mileage actually improved a touch, top speed went up by 10 kilometers per hour and that bike was virtually impossible to stall in 1st gear & could wheelie in 2nd gear when weather conditions were correct. The only downside was that rpms in 6th gear increased from 4,400 to 5,000 at 60 mph, BUT that was still 1,000 rpms less than the previous generation Honda 400 which only had a 5 speed transmission. But I digress.
The guy in the video clip below has had 4 Honda Groms and they all topped out at 73 mph when they hit the Rev Limiter in top gear. Of course, the rider, in this case weighing over 200 pounds has to be totally tucked in to achieve this kind of top speed but it is doable.
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Anyway, the Grom looks like a blast to ride! Speed isn't everything.
Though I think this bike would never haul me very far because of my weight (usually over 200lbs) I really like that there is now a bike that person can buy brand new and get into riding while only spending about $3600
Good video
Thank you!
You were in the lehigh valley about 1 hour away from philly . Nice try on pronouncing emmaus lol it eeemayus if that makes sense
How many gears it has?
4 gears... Check out my 2018 matte grey Grom on my channel... its a blast
He needs to break it in after like 100 more miles he can go like 60 + mph
3k for that are u kidding me?????? for all that u can get a full sized bike.. 250 and save 1,000 bucks.... i guess theres a bike for everyone...
I want one so bad but my credit sucksss
Check out my 2018 matte grey Grom on my channel... its a blast
If I could find a local from gang I'd get one. Couple that with the fact I live out and to get to anything it's 55 mph roads somewhere in the route a grom just ain't practical for my first bike. So I'm going to get a crf450l and join the supermoto gang.
Thomas Daugherty I wanted a from to but now I can’t wait to get a CRF450L for my first bike too
@@KevinJohnson-xu1wv me neither. They're good bikes; I don't know why there's all the hate and why everyone expected them to sell a road legal bike for the same as the 450R, the L has emissions and a different engine. It's expensive to develop them. I was looking at KTM but I'm a Honda fanboy because of their reliability; I have a 1998 CR 125 AF currently and I beat the hell out of it like every Honda I've had before it, it holds up and always fires right up. (It's a clean 98 not a clunker)
Thomas Daugherty yea the KTM 500 is tempting but I love Honda’s and how reliable they are. I own a CRF 250R and it’s an amazing bike
Why people spend $3500 plus on this little kids toy bike when you can get a brand new lifan enduro 200cc fuel injected for $2500 out the door. SMH🤦🤦
& i am watching ur videow from Bangladesh 🇧🇩.
i Don't think u know where it is 🤔😁
Of course, I know where that is! It's on my bucket list to visit!
12-15 $ for insurance 🤣 i wish more like ill probably pay 150$ a month cause where I live.. is one of the most expensive place for owning a motorcycle insurance