any GROM owners out there? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Manji · 12-26-2014, 03:43 AM

They're getting released here in the new year and I'm thinking of picking one up.

I'm 6'3" 240lbs, but apparently other guys my size still have a good time on them.

jay1989 · 12-26-2014, 03:50 AM

what is a grom?

Manji · 12-26-2014, 04:05 AM

http://www.hondamotorbikes.co.nz/bik...r/msx125-grom/

jay1989 · 12-26-2014, 04:13 AM

hm...never heard of that thing, I have a 2007 R1 I am 6' tall and 180 lbs and get around just fine but that is a totally different beast than what you are looking at there

Zaneman · 12-26-2014, 04:33 AM

Sounds like fun. They don't often sell bikes that size here in the US but I have had a ton of fun out of the states riding sub 250cc bikes and scooters. There is something about having a bike that weights 100kg that sounds great. Unfortunately in the state I live there is no lane splitting allowed and it really ruins the fun of owning a small maneuverable bike.

Captain Snooze · 12-26-2014, 04:35 AM

A friend of mine used to own (a long time ago) a Mito 125. I only rode it a couple of times but it was so much fun. On tight twisty down hill roads I embarrased a few much larger machines being poorly ridden. It also could stop so quickly I thought I would go over the bars. One of the things I remember enjoying about it was having to constantly wring its neck to get any where but not going crazy speeds in the mean while.

themadscientist · 12-26-2014, 04:58 AM

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYFzz6G5wbw"]2014 Honda Grom First Ride & Grom Prix w/ Justin Barcia - MotoUSA - YouTube[/ame]

Don't have a Grom, but I do have an NSR50.

cdrazic93 · 12-26-2014, 06:10 AM

More importantly...

http://fullblownmotorsports.com/shop...a-grom/msx-125

Captain Snooze · 12-26-2014, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdrazic93

More importantly...

http://fullblownmotorsports.com/shop...a-grom/msx-125

Omg!
"15 Hp (67% increase in power)"

cdrazic93 · 12-26-2014, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

Omg!
"15 Hp (67% increase in power)"

just bonkers i tell ya, bonkers.

themadscientist · 12-26-2014, 07:37 AM

Too many strokes, not enough power.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG-xlSxquXY"]NSR50 72cc 135km - YouTube[/ame]

Vracer111 · 12-26-2014, 12:48 PM

If it weren't over double the price, I think the Yamaha MT-07 (FZ-07 here in the states) 'torque monster' would be a really nice way to go if you are after that style bike. It weighs in at ~187kg and with a~655cc motor produces nice flat torque band with good power yet works well for both beginner and advanced riders alike.

Captain Snooze · 12-26-2014, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vracer111

If it weren't over double the price, I think the Yamaha MT-07 (FZ-07 here in the states) 'torque monster' would be a really nice way to go if you are after that style bike.

I'm not sure a 187kg 655cc bike falls into the same category as a 102kg 125cc bike.

Ultramaroon · 12-26-2014, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

One of the things I remember enjoying about it was having to constantly wring its neck to get any where but not going crazy speeds in the mean while.

Hmmmm... That sounds vaguely familiar. Where do I remember having that feeling?

12-26-2014, 03:43 AM	#1
Manji Toyotas don't have boxers Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: GTV86, ISF, TE27 Location: NZ Posts: 212 Thanks: 148 Thanked 511 Times in 146 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	any GROM owners out there? They're getting released here in the new year and I'm thinking of picking one up. I'm 6'3" 240lbs, but apparently other guys my size still have a good time on them. __________________ Toyota GTV86 - Lexus V8 swapped GT86

12-26-2014, 04:05 AM	#3
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12-26-2014, 04:35 AM	#6
Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,818 Thanks: 4,050 Thanked 9,551 Times in 4,195 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A friend of mine used to own (a long time ago) a Mito 125. I only rode it a couple of times but it was so much fun. On tight twisty down hill roads I embarrased a few much larger machines being poorly ridden. It also could stop so quickly I thought I would go over the bars. One of the things I remember enjoying about it was having to constantly wring its neck to get any where but not going crazy speeds in the mean while. __________________ My car is completely stock except for all the mods.

12-26-2014, 06:10 AM	#8
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12-26-2014, 03:50 AM	#2
jay1989 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Location: United States Posts: 143 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	what is a grom?

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jay1989 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Location: United States Posts: 143 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	hm...never heard of that thing, I have a 2007 R1 I am 6' tall and 180 lbs and get around just fine but that is a totally different beast than what you are looking at there

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Zaneman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ limited Location: Kansas City KS Posts: 243 Thanks: 23 Thanked 65 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sounds like fun. They don't often sell bikes that size here in the US but I have had a ton of fun out of the states riding sub 250cc bikes and scooters. There is something about having a bike that weights 100kg that sounds great. Unfortunately in the state I live there is no lane splitting allowed and it really ruins the fun of owning a small maneuverable bike.

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themadscientist Hotlink Terrorist Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2015 WRB BRZ Spec S Location: "Dirty South" Japan Posts: 2,077 Thanks: 1,525 Thanked 2,624 Times in 1,196 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYFzz6G5wbw"]2014 Honda Grom First Ride & Grom Prix w/ Justin Barcia - MotoUSA - YouTube[/ame] Don't have a Grom, but I do have an NSR50.

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