I dont intend to buy a GROM or any alike kind of bike at all - why do I still feel an instant urge to watch this? Must be because of the generall entertaining quality of RocketMan tubes. ;-)

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, thank you :)

@FxRiderST

3 жыл бұрын

I second that

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words of encouragement😊

Very nice to see an update, thanks for the update!

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, David :)

Love your videos. You’re really eloquent and the reviews are quite comprehensive. Keep them coming! ❤️❤️

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words of encouragement, Robin. Makes me want to keep on producing content for you all :)

This really makes me want to visit Portugal again! And an enjoyable video as always, definitely a breath of fresh air for motorcycle content.

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Welcome here any time, pandemic permitting😊

what we’ve all been needing

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you found it useful :)

You sir just got yourself a subscriber.

Another good up date video

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lyn😊👍

Interesting review Paul👍 I average at 200kms per tank on my 2015 Grom but guess I am thrashing it up mountains all the time. I have never ridden it far on flat terrain but am sure the consumption would be better if I did. I like the stock bars too. I find the brakes on my pretty good and more than powerful enough for the power of the bike. I’ve done about 5.5k kms on mine so maybe they bed in better after they have some miles on them!

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I'm hoping the brakes will bed in soon, otherwise there's always the option of better pads. It is quite easy to get carried away with the revs, and there's always a temptation to thrash the engine. I realised it's pointless, though, as this increases sound levels rather than any actual speed, lol :)

I feel the need to get a Grom now. Missing Portugal, Normally visit twice year. Normally Praia da Oura.

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Let’s hope normality will be back soon🤞😊

I do like these. Had an early one and did around 7000 miles on it. In fact I did more miles on it than my ER6 and MT09 put together. I imagine the 5 speed box will improve things.

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

The 5-speed 'box certainly makes a big difference, at least based on the limited experience I had of the 4-speed on my Monkey a couple of years ago :)

They do look good fun.

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Cheap & cheerful :)

Hello! So cool watching this landscape/roads I know so well :) Well done video. Wouldn't a slightly heavier + powerful bike make sense for you? Like a Huskvarna Svartpillen 401 or a Royal Enfield Hymalayan? I've been considering a used one of those, to keep in Portugal for short rides in my Alentejo, maybe occasionally go down to Algarve, or the west coast :)

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Daniel. I don't do enough off road to justify a 'proper' off-road bike. Most of my riding is on tarmac and I have bigger bikes for that. The Grom is a toy, really :)

Great vídeo my friend...and for me the 125cc categorie in my mind is always a 2 Stroke engine....

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks😊

@nielsdebakker3283

3 жыл бұрын

Try to find a new bike with a 2-stroke engine, good luck.

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Noted👍😊

Not interested at all in a GROM, but as always a nicely done review which is fun to watch.

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your encouragement :)

Excellent video as always RocketM. Would you consider something like a crypton from yamaha or similar instead of the grom for the city?

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, in fact I tend to use our Honda Vision scooter around town more than the Grom, simply because there are no gears to worry about and there's a good amount of storage under the seat.

@Anastassssssssssssss

3 жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto ah yes I had forgotten about that one, my bad haha

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

How could you possibly forget the magnificent 9hp Honda Vision!? ;)

Good no bull shit review cheers mate . I recon I'll get one 👌

@RocketMan_Moto

2 жыл бұрын

Test ride it first to make sure it's what you want. They're fun, but not at all practical :)

Great video, getting close to buying a new grom soon , I saw you credited "Epsom enthusiasts" , is that a grom group as I live near to Epsom? Thanks

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

I can’t remember, sorry. This was a year ago and I sold the Grom after a few months.

@mrforeman7443

Жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto thanks for replying, oh shame you sold the grom we're similar size and it was good hearing you were comfortable on it as I want one more than any grown-up bike 😅 cheers

@RocketMan_Moto

Жыл бұрын

Problem I had was that it’s too big to be a toy, too small to be useful😬

Hi RocketMan, i am following you, just bought the maxxis M6024 tires for my Grom 2022, and i bought also the handlbar bag from decathlon, just one question in which way you fix the bag to handlebar, there are no velcro strips on the side. Thank you Glauco

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

I attached the bag to the brake and clutch cables with the Velcro straps. I thought this maybe wouldn't be enough, so I was going to make some extra straps with cable ties, but in fact the 2 Velcro straps hold the bag securely. No problem in 2 months use :)

I have had my 2018 Grom for a year now and still have mixed feelings. I love the size (I’m 5’8”, 160 lbs) but the lack of speed puts me in a sweat on the way to the gym or store, everyone is going 60 to 65 mph. I also have the Zoom pipe and love the fuller side. No Denali Mini Sound Boom? The horn on the Grom is toon timid, sounds like it’s apologizing. The stock seat on the 2018 is okay for short rides but I find it too hard and too hard edged after 15 minutes or so. I’ve almost ordered the lower fairings several times for a sportbike look. If I keep it, I will order the luggage rack. I’m looking at a slightly larger bike to replace it for my commutes here in Florida (Honda/Yamaha/KTM 300ish size). My Bonneville is faster, the Burgman 200 more practical but the Grom is just a different riding experience. Another excellent video.

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Imho, the Grom should be considered as a second or third bike. A toy almost. I don’t ever use it for journeys of more than 10-15km. Ride safe😊

I run a 2020 grom on 55mph roads all the time

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

You’re a braver man than I! Ride safe😊

Portugal power! Afinal parece que se calhar vais passar a ver uma Dax, moro a apenas 20km de Albufeira. 😂 Concordo com o "free transportation" especialmente se abastecermos com o saldo do cartão continente na galp 💪😂

@RocketMan_Moto

5 ай бұрын

👍😊

I'm wondering do you feel "numb" in your groin area after about 40min on the Grom? I had 2017 MSX125 and was okay to ride around town as you said.

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

No, but then again I don't really ride long distances. I have heard from other 2021 owners that the new seat is a considerable improvement on the previous generations.

@KittitachPrasertkul

3 жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto Thank you for your answer. I sold mine back in 2019 and traded for a bigger CB125R.

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Probably a wise move, if you want to do some serious riding. The Grom is great fun, but it’s a toy really😉

Hi There, can you please give your thoughts on the end mirrors you have installed? Thanks

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

I first bought a pair of circular folding mirrors. They offered really good vision, but stuck out too much, making filtering awkward. So, I swapped for some more vertical ones - they look better, but I can't see as well. Here are the links: First set: www.aliexpress.com/item/4000544089025.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dqJthuv Second set: www.aliexpress.com/item/33050012530.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.5a234c4dRhgWuf Hope this helps :)

@alihash6615

3 жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto That’s great thank you 🙏 There isn’t much 2021 Grom content out there so keep up the good work! Thanks, Ali

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, and thanks for your feedback👍

Just a tip had a monkey for two years went one tooth down on front sprocket makes a nice difference on acceleration

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard that’s an effective mod, must look into it. Thanks for reminding me, Martin👍😊

Nitron now has grom shocks

@RocketMan_Moto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads-up👍😀

I’m trading in my Triumph Bonneville T120 for a Grom, since I’m just riding into town, and the back roads in the Western N. Carolina mountains. I’m 62, and still a kid I guess! 😀

@RocketMan_Moto

2 жыл бұрын

That’s quite a change, but the Grom is great fun. Enjoy👍😊

100 euro for comprehensive insurance?!? FML, it must be the area. In London we are looking at close to grand (it depends on bike and its age).

@RocketMan_Moto

11 ай бұрын

Isn’t London a bike theft hotspot though?😬

"Man swaps Rocket for GROM" :)

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Quite a downsizing. Both are great bikes in their own way, though :)

@joereed7326

3 жыл бұрын

I got rid of the ktm ,luvin the G,,got a tarp on my rd350,,,,,the G ,for a real motorcyclist ,,is great fun,,and hones ya style,,,not tuff ,,,oh dear ,,,, 🐔Chop on son

Agreed that the Grom is a really good fun bike for small rides but for longer raids on the Algarve mountain trails I think a bigger bike would be way better. And great video as always 💪

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

I have owned a couple of full-size adventure bikes. Ok, but difficult getting them in the van😉

@playfunist

3 жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto you need a bigger van 😂

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, that’s one solution😎

I love the part where he is like when my cow of a wife is on the back the tire hits her ass hahaha. Just kidding but that would have been funny if you did.

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

A painful experience with the knobblies I have on :)

hello there, neighbour!

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Whereabouts are you?

@kswitch5870

3 жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto Cascais

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

We lived in Cascais for 2 years before moving down to the Algarve👍

@kswitch5870

3 жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto yes, I've noticed that you're not around here anymore. Keep the videos up. Cheers

GreetingS RM, "A 14 FRONT sproket is essential" for poke ,and de restrict airbox,and k&n filter, its way more poke,,standard pipe,,and let the ecu dial in (200km ish),i get 115 km ,sat upright in wind ,and its geting faster,,,

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Joe. I am looking into changing the sprocket as we speak :)

@joereed7326

3 жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto nice one RM ,,im trying 15t 37t 2day,,,wow parts are cheap,,,,loved that scenery,,albafura is so cool ,especially walking around at night arfter a sangria,,,someones got to do it ,,chop on RM☘🕉

@joereed7326

3 жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Motoalso have no play in the ever stretching throtel cabel,the T.P.S needs to be just right for the ecu to dial in, ,,and the ever stretching 420 chain can be delt whith a 36 or 37 rear sproket,although a 428 mx chain and sproket sorts that ,at some point down the road,,,thought beter rmention that to the RM☝️

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! :)

Would it be better to buy Yamaha GSR125 instead? It looks more like a full size bike. The grom just appears like a juvenile in the bike world to me.

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

But that’s what I like about it. It’s easy to load into my van and my wife feels more confident riding it😊

Just in case it's a test to see if someone notices that hasn't been a video in a while. I noticed 🤣

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I'm lacking inspiration at the moment :)

@JoLXP

3 жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto No pressure😎

My first bike was a 1971 Kawasaki 90 and it did 70 mph with two people on it.Foul a plug though and your screwed .No where near the milage you are getting.

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

125s nowadays are basically free transport, they're so frugal

sounds a bit like a chainsaw

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

Like all 125s, lol :)

That is literally the worst exh to buy... Take it on the freeway, and you'll find out.

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

I personally never change the exhausts on my bikes. I will ask my friend for feedback.

Nice video. But Monkey is way cooler. The Grom pretends to be a naked Street bike; whereas The Monkey has no illusions and is is pure fun. I take my wife on my bigger bikes, but would never want to take a pillion on such a small bike. May be different in other countries, we're you may not be fully leathered up. But in the UK , unless you are small, I can't see the point of the Grom. Looking forward to seeing the new 5 speed Monkey over here

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think the Grom takes itself too seriously. My wife is happy to go on the back for a couple of miles :)

@brucegroom1929

3 жыл бұрын

@@RocketMan_Moto fair enough. Sounds like you have a particular requirement for a small bike to go in a van, which will also take a passenger. I must admit, I've thought about the new Supercub CT125 trail. Looks great fun with a pillion. But really, I love the Monkey too much.😀

@RocketMan_Moto

3 жыл бұрын

I agree the Cub is tempting, especially that off-road version. Hope it comes to Europe some day🙏