Honda Grom

[birchyboy]

Anyone else interested in this?

http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/14_Grom_Blk.jpg

http://powersports.honda.com/2014/grom.aspx

http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/05/17/are-you-a-honda-grom-rider/

[Sleev]

2014 Honda Grom | First Look


Honda rolls out a minibike with "attitude."


By Jerry Smith


May 16, 2013









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Like every motorcycle manufacturerhttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_1308_2014_honda_grom_first_look/#), Honda is fishing for new riders, and the 2014 Honda Grom is the company’s latest lure. Think of it as a bright, shiny spinner, like the kind you’d use to catch that big ol’ lunker that lives at the bottom of the lake. Except the big one Honda is after is Generation Y, which consists of young people who have smartphones glued to their heads and are so wrapped up in digital technology they have little inclination to get driver’s licenses, never mind buy cars or motorcycleshttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_1308_2014_honda_grom_first_look/#). That’s a worrying trend for anyone in the business of building two-wheelers, one Honda hopes the Grom will reverse.
While scooters––the traditional entry-level vehicle for new riders––are perceived as cute and non-threatening, the Grom brings what Honda calls “attitude” to the party, attitude in this case being a small bikehttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_1308_2014_honda_grom_first_look/#) with some big-bike features. The single-cylinder, 125cc engine is fuel injected, has a roller rocker arm to reduce friction, and comes with a four-speed transmission that works through a manual clutch just like the big kids’ motorcycles. This isn't twist-and-go simplicity, and that should make the Grom more exciting than its limited displacement suggests.
The steel frame supports an inverted fork with 3.9 inches of travel and a box-section swingarm with a single shock that yields 4.1 in. of travel. A 220mm front hydraulic disc brake teams with a 190mm rear to bring the Grom to a stop. The seat sits 29.7 in. off the deck, roughly in the middle of the 47.4-in. wheelbase. The Grom’s all-up weight is a claimed 225 pounds. This ain't no Ruckus.
Although the Grom looks at first glance like a pit bike with delusions of grandeur, it is in fact street legal, and comes with lights, instruments, and a 1.45-gallon gas tank. Honda isn’t specific about mileagehttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_1308_2014_honda_grom_first_look/#) beyond saying it’s “impressive.” With a claimed 9 horsepower at their command, Grom riders won't be clogging up the carpool lane on the freeway, but should be able to stay out of the grilles of SUVshttp://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_1308_2014_honda_grom_first_look/#) on city streets.
After seeing photos of the Grom, just about the first words out of every Motorcyclist staffer's mouth were, “I’d love to ride one.” Whether any of us will slap down a Visa for the $2999 device remains to be seen. We are professionals, after all, so there's to be some extensive testing first. So we'll see you Gen Y types on PCH, okay?







Read more: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_1308_2014_honda_grom_first_look/#ixzz2TZuQSsBs

[Sleev]

meh, sound like a beefy scooter

[asp_125]

Hooligan pit bike races!

[DiddysR6]

Is it me ? or do the pegs look a little far back ? like you have to sit on the tail to ride. Would be a great time to get 5-10 of these and have ourselves a little race! haha

[mdub]

cool...might get that for the kid

[vort3xr6]

Looks F'ing awesome. I want one real bad. Would make the best pit bike ever.

[Matty]

Is it me ? or do the pegs look a little far back ? like you have to sit on the tail to ride.

You sure you're not just looking at the the passenger pegs?!? Cause the rear sets look like they're just behind the gas tank.

[TransNone13]

Sorry, bumping old thread. I stumbled on the bike and I think it's a great idea. I would use this to commute to work, would be perfect!

[Generic]

And here's a review - http://rideapart.com/2013/08/rideapart-review-honda-grom/