To see other low cc bike reviews, see this playlist here: bit.ly/NLowCCReviews What would you like me to test ride for you next? Tell me below!

@scottstewart6740

2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you test the honda super cub ,the most produced motorcycle of all time. Over 100 million have been made. I been thinking of getting one just to scoot around the neighborhood

@monkeyinmyvan5015

2 жыл бұрын

2022 Monkey 5 speed

The only bad thing about about a Grom: someone beefy who took a preworkout can probably walk away with it by themselves LOL

@RetroMotiveAdventures

3 жыл бұрын

Yeeep that's the only bad part is they are easily stolen 🥲

@matthewbutler3513

3 жыл бұрын

lol yer killin me

@Roy_1

3 жыл бұрын

You did us a favor, Matthew was getting on everyone's nerves.

@laughingstalk1343

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've benched more than a Grom weighs.

@remyche8768

2 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting to get mine next week, can't wait to ride to gym on it after taking pre workout

For more bike reviews, check out this playlist bit.ly/10BikesIn10Minutes For the best video on KZread, check out that whole video of those stunt riders on mini bikes in the warehouse, tell him Doodle sent you bit.ly/MiniBikeMayhem

@andrewenglish3810

3 жыл бұрын

Here is an old might you might fall in love with if you can find one or find someone who has one to loan it to you.. The Honda VFR 400, that's right Honda made a 400cc VFR which is surprisingly quick like a Honda 600c CBR bike. Unfortunately there aren't many in the US and Canada they were mostly sold in Europe. The 750 and 800 VFR were build using the same technology. This video is from HeroRR who lives in the US. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZJ17pqyKga7Jm7A.html - Enjoy! :)

@paulcurrans622

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Doodle! Could you tell me what crash bars you have on your Street Triple? I'm looking for some for mine. Thank you, and keep making great videos!

@Gade804

3 жыл бұрын

Did you get married? Today? If so congratulation

@Rick_Sanchez_C137_

3 жыл бұрын

When I was in Thailand, most of the bikes I saw were the 110cc prequel to the Kawasaki Z125... I saw them with welded rebar sidecars attached, and several times I saw them with four people on them.... in Thailand the 110cc is the family car... or at least was the last time I was there.....

As a learner myself I love how determined you are to become a better rider.

I agree with pretty much everything you covered in this video. Such a blast commuting on the Grom and I think it's one of (if not) the easiest bikes to learn on. Not to mention it's affordability. Just subscribed and really looking forward to your upcoming content!

When I was training I too relied too much on the gear indicator but they taught me not to look at it and instead listen to the engine. So much easier to tracker your gears, less dangerous and helps your riding confidence 🙂

Great stuff Doodle! Keep up the good work! Love your channel! 😎🇺🇸🏁

I have a 2019 Honda Grom and I love it. I use it mostly around town and riding in groups with family. Great on gas and tons of fun. I knew you’d make a video once I saw you post a picture of it on Instagram.

Drunk asf rn, going in to nash powersports to finance a 2020 used grom, im ready for my life to be changed for the good. Love you and stay safe, ride well and most importantly have thw best time of your life on these 2 wheeled freedom machines

Hi Doodle, this Honda Grom is so cute and your review shows small can be fun and maybe, when you're allowed to, show what fun you can have with the Grom. A good beginners bike, ideal for short commuting i would think.

Grom is the ultimate learner bike, it was my first bike and it really helped with getting comfortable on 2 wheels and gain the confidence to play with how to shift properly and leaning/body position without getting into too much trouble. It really helped me understand the fundamentals of riding a motorcycle and transitioned effortlessly to my SV650. I bought a used grom to learn on and it was the best $1,500 ive ever spent....years of fun!!!

@TopshelfJunior

3 жыл бұрын

SV650 yeeeeeeeeaaaahhh ! Same.

They're a great little bike, especially if you're just riding around town running errands. But your right in that if you're planning any distance, it's going to be back roads, not highways. 👍😎

Wow, very thoughtful, analytical and complete review of the Grom and its features/eccentricities, Doodle. I might be interested in one when they offer a bagger model with cruise control, top box, windshield, etc.

it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than to ride a fast bike slow.

Hi doodle only recently found your channel and I really like your attitude and approach.

Excellent review. Got so excited to see you reviewing the Honda Grom!

I have a Honda CB125E that I use for commuting. It’s not fast but uses very little fuel. I get between 400-500 kilometres per tank. With so little speed and acceleration, it makes you plan corners better as you do not want to lose too much momentum.

Great review, Doodle! I love my Honda Super Cub with the same engine as the Grom. When I just want to have some fun and run short trips, it is awesome!

Nice review Doodle... well presented and educational.

This bike looks so awesome I love the color and just how low to the ground it is

Thanks for sharing your Grom experience. It was fun and instructive.

Goody 2 Shoes? Did I see you X the DY to pass? Great video. Slow is great. 60 mph is my regular riding speed, even on the circle around Hotlanta. My Silverwing 600 would go over 100 mph, but 2 of us rode coast 2 coast(separate bikes) without ever getting over 60. People were super friendly and came over to talk to us at almost every fuel stop. I've heard stories from Grom travelers that say the same. People aren't as friendly when you ride a sport or loud-pipes-saves-lives bike. Thumpers are great bikes. Thanks for the great review, great editing, and light/entertaining atmosphere of your video.

Love, love, love my Grom. Fun, fuel effecient, and easy to flick around. I’ve put a ton of highway miles on it, but steer clear of interstate. Clutch release point is pretty fickle and the seat is garbage would be my two complaints.

Hey Doodle just wanna say keep going you’re doing great! 😁

You can change the sprockets on the Grom to get a better top speed and on your bike check some of the custom seat companies to see if they offer a lower seat or you can go to a trim shop that recovers seats they can modify your seat to make it lower.

You don’t need a fast bike to have fun! Grom will do...2021 Grom has 5 speed.

@jaybosher6144

3 жыл бұрын

And it's gunna cost over 4k.

@jaybosher6144

3 жыл бұрын

iMotoTacticaL not a chance it will. The trans and new case redesign for use with an oil filter costs money to make n design. Plus a new seat and other tweaks. This will raise the price

@jaybosher6144

3 жыл бұрын

@@iMotoTactic00L yes its the same motor with a new side cover to include an oil filter. Its like the takegawa aftermarket one. There is almost no chance these new features don't raise the price

@jaybosher6144

3 жыл бұрын

@@iMotoTactic00L and thats the problem, fanboys will always buy stuff like this regardless. No it does matter, this season you could walk into any shop near me and pick up a ninja 400 for 4k. Thats a bikenthat actually usable, is better in every way possible, and cost the same? These are toys and will be prices higher as they are a niche but if they raise the prices they will further drive away people from them. Kawi had all these features on their bike besides the 5 speed and was cheaper than Honda now. The dash is vastly better and it has an oil filter and no starvation issues when popping up the front tire. My point is these bikes need to stay cheap to keep people interested and new buyers around or they will stand side to side with something like a ninja 400 and look at the grom and walk away from honda

@bfarm44

3 жыл бұрын

Binelli TNT 135 is a grand plus less, five speed, four valve, oil filter not spinner and a bit faster and bigger but not by much

I'm probably going to buy a Grom to start out on. Although I'm about 5'10 190lbs so I'll probably need to stiffen the shocks a bit lol. I'm a beginner, the price point is great, and I'm not a speed demon. That compiled with the community support for these bikes makes me pretty confident that I'll get a lot out of my future Grom.

Nice, its sweet to see how natural you are with bikes! very cool...

you make such a good point for people just starting off and people that don't hold the skills just yet to do things on bikes. Start off with a smaller bike and train yourself on EVERYTHING. Then slowly move up in cc and go from there. Too often you see smaller people like yourself get a bike that is just simply too much for them. Not saying thats what you did but a lot of people end up doing that cause if you ride a motorcycle you must go fast! Start small and work your way up.

As a rule (at least for old school riders like myself) I always count my gear position. It’s a mental thing I do in the back of my mind as I ride. Even if I have a gear indicator, I always do this to keep from glancing down or in an emergency situation I know where I am gear wise, for a quick escape or to shutdown quickly.

@jbean530

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Looking down is a baaaad habit.

Excellent review.. made it sound fun . Will check out your other vids .

I have many miles on Gold Wings. I wanted something small and light to put in my trailer and go to fly-ins, sort of a pit bike. I picked the Grom and love it. I am 77 and can no longer ride the heavy bikes due to balance issues and this thing is not only fun, it looks great also. And yes, it does not go fast. I had mine to just short of redline slight downhill at 64-65 mph. I call it a cult bike. LOL

My first bike was Kaw 440LTD. It struggled to get to 80mph. The Harley riders edge class used 500cc bikes. You learn a lot more.

"You can go full hooligan on the street and not run into a parked car." As the dude in the shop crashes into a lift. Might wanna think about that statement for a second or two...

@CactusJack252

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

😎

@travelwithdilawar

3 жыл бұрын

she purposefully did that lol

That looks like so much fun!

Hi Doodle...I just purchased a honda cb500x...looking to purchase a phone mount...any recommendation s?...Thanks, chris....love your videos..

Im trying to figure out how to cross my suzuki bandit 1200 overseas maybe you have advice for exporting motorcycles? Thanks doodle❤

That was probably really helpful for some people. Nice touch working in all the other video clips for reference while talking. 👍

that Honda Grom and Doodle go great together. Stay safe and stay awesome.

Loved your video! Thank you. Subscribed

Great first bike, great last bike, and a great 2nd bike in between because they’re such a blast!

Hi Doodle on a Motorcycle. I would love to see you go Hooligan on the Grom. That would be cool as long as you don’t get hurt.

@pookiewookie7679

3 жыл бұрын

She sure talked about that a lot 🙄Like she's ever gonna go 'hooligan' lol

New UK rider here and this is my first bike. Most riders start out on 125cc in the UK because of licensing restrictions and high insurance and fuel costs. It’s perfect for congested city road riding here. And I may be crazy but I’m hoping to do a UK road trip when I get confident on it.

@ByronWWW

2 жыл бұрын

they are wicked around the city, but a long road trip would really suck. even a 300cc on motorway feels proper sketchy.

I have a 125 Monkey as well as a Triumph speed triple and a Moto Guzzi V7. The 125 Monkey is my go to bike for both the commute and popping down the shops, they are a great urban bike

I’ve got several bikes from 10 to 200+ hp but the grom is my absolute favorite for funny ride outs... It’s a low cc bike with a huge fun factor Cheers

Great channel. Got here from As the Magpie Flies.

It is a mini-me. But I learned to ride on a Honda 90. Top speed 45mph In those days, we learned by riding. There were no courses and no MSF. Eventually upgrading to a Ducati 250, I honed my skills in the trenches. That bled over to emergency reaction in my which saved me from injury in my car. Many MC skills transfer right over to the "tanks" and "rollong egg cartons".

There's a thing I started practicing recently. Imagine duck walking the bike, but with only 1 leg... So my butt is scooted outside the bike, so I can flat foot with that 1 leg, then slightly lean the bike towards it to create this solid tripod thing with me leg and the bike and then just push forward or backward with that 1 leg when I need to. If I need to turn the bike, the bike is somewhat leaned over already, so turning that direction is easier. If I wanna go the other way, I just switch legs. Idk how well it'll work with heavier bikes, cuz my bike is only about 430ish lbs.

I’m only 4’11 if I get a grom will my feet be flat on the ground ?

I'm actually waiting for the new 2022 grom to drop so I can get one, it's posed to be in dealerships this month so hopefully soon.

Got one for riding around London, loads of fun! Tyre upgrade is a must though, would also be good to get the suspension upgraded at the same time. Better bars also make it more stable and look way cool - have the pro tapers on mine with some domino grips :D

@jbean530

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea. It’s pretty bumpy going over 35 or 40 mph. But I love my Grom.

Hi Doodle, as you have ridden both the Grom and Duke 390, which would you choose for mostly city riding?

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

The 390! That way if you ever want to do more than city, you easily can

Stumbled across your channel looking for KTM duke 390 vids. Loving it!

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

Woot woot!! 😅

I first discovered your channel when watching videos featuring my current bike. I was just wondering if you could have a second bike, would you get a Street Cup? Maybe that's a video topic: Top 5 Bikes what would you buy, realistically, if you could manage a second bike.

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

Mmm.... I think I’d do a dirt bike or (after this!) a mini bike - something with a totally different purpose than my current bike

Grom's look like so much fun. I'd love to buy a used one just to mess around with!

Nice video! Great tips! Thank you.

Thanks for the review. I want to eventually do adventure riding. I also want to learn to do wheelies and burn outs so I think a grom might be a good place to start and build skills quickly. I am only 5’ 5.5” so I think it being able to flat foot would be a better place to start than on a bigger bike that I can’t pick up when I lay it down!

@pookiewookie7679

3 жыл бұрын

So did you get started?

@ALiX_FALKiNER

3 жыл бұрын

@@pookiewookie7679 Not quite yet... I have gotten a helmet pants and boots. I think I have settled on getting an XT250. Now the problem is finding one as they are sold out everywhere in my area. I did hear from a dealer today that they should be getting some this month. Fingers crossed.

@pookiewookie7679

3 жыл бұрын

@@ALiX_FALKiNER sounds great! Good luck with that. I got the bike first and then later the gear. It's only a 125 but it's so much fun. I love it and good to learn on. The XT 250 is really nice. Have you looked at a Himalayan? It has a low seat height and I believe the same price range as the XT.

@ALiX_FALKiNER

3 жыл бұрын

@@pookiewookie7679 I want to be able to test drive so having at least some of the equipment before was necessary. Plus it can be quite difficult to find women’s gear in stock. About the bike…. I am looking for a light bike I can flat foot, throw around and not worry about it getting away on me. A Himalayan is to heavy and too much power to start for the kind of riding I wanna do.

@simonrankin9177

2 жыл бұрын

Theres more to bike riding than just doing wheelies ,im sure just feeling good on a grom will be great for you....

$80 for a quickie $120 for a whole half an hour.... But the memories last forever...

Does it fall under the category of a moped

Would you recommend a Honda Grom for a small city traveling and smaller people(I'm extremely short)??

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! That’s what many use it for. But if you ever want it go on the highway - then you’re stuck. If you want more multi purpose I’d go with a 300 level cc sportbike or 400-600cc level cruiser!

Any bike is fun if you know how to enjoy and ride it. The Honda Grom is so much fun and I love it!

Sound was on point in this video!

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

HALLELUJAH!!!!

It’s sooo cuteeee 🥺 now I wanna try one!

I started road motorcycling on a 250cc Nighthawk. The same I took my MSF Training 7000 in 3 months I moved up to my 2006 Honda. 1300R VTX in 2097. I still have it as my only bike.

Thank you for the informational video!!!

In what states is it illegal to ride it on the highway?

I ride with a couple of Grom riders, I must say they have much more fun riding than I do on my Suzuki Burgman 400. Stay safe✌🏾

First time motorcycle rider and Grom owner here. I followed a similar path as you. As a matter of fact, it looks like you took the MSF class at the Honda headquarters there in Alpharetta, Ga. I did the same and would highly recommend any beginner in the area to keep them in mind. Some of the best trainers around. Keep up the great content!

@Justgambleit

2 жыл бұрын

Same here had grom as my first motorcycle to learn to ride then i up to yahmaha R3 300cc and now a GXSR 750. And i feel i could of started on a 300cc first but with grom being much smaller i’m 5’4 lol and can handle lot mistakes better it boosted my confidence and comfortability as i progress to bigger bikes. Enjoy man you’ll move up in no time with confidence and ease :)

Cute bike i like the design see fun to ride around downtown my first bike was a 600 I leaned on that i got used to it ever since

That's too cute of a bike for me. I love your review, thank you for sharing. Maybe you should consider testing out the Indian Scout or a Harley Davidson bike as well. There is the new 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 coming out soon, maybe you can review some of those bikes. Once again, thank you for sharing and keep up the good work. Byeee!

Looks awesome 🏍

my issue is this: would i feel like i was on a kids bike on the road if i bought one?

my 1st bike when l was 17... a 73 Suzuki TS 100cc l rode that every where on the hyways from town to town & yes it was way under powered... then l moved up to a 72 Yammy RD 250 top speeed 75mph.. 41 years later l ride a 94 Softail....

My Z125 was one of my favorite bikes ever. I regret selling it daily and will be getting another one soon enough.

I have a 2012 Yamaha R1, 2012, Yamaha WR450 2015 CBR 300, and a 2019 Honda Grom. The Grom gets far more seat time than any of my other bikes. I think people who say Grom’s aren’t fast or fun enough only know how to go fast in a straight line

Nice review. Good job

I was able to ride a Grom briefly during my MSF. Fellow student had one a d let me hop on for a moment. Super fun, but with my commute being highway not real practical for me. That said I would definitely pick one up if I saw it on the cheep. What I rode during my MSF was a Yamaha TW200. That was a fun bike and something I think you would have grins with. I've been actively looking for one and it seems that if I want it I'll have to get it new. You mentioned phone mounts with the Grom, you have any recommendations for secure phone mounts?

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet! This one ruined my camera lens, but going to try this next kzread.info/dash/bejne/onefuc9wo5TLfJs.html

@justmayle

3 жыл бұрын

@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle , oh wow thanks for the heads up. I was just looking at mounts for my Samsung S10 and crusier bike.

My boyfriend and I are considering getting one each just for fun lol do you guys think it’s worth it? Seems like everyone loves them! Thanks for the video :)

@DormanDiaries

3 жыл бұрын

We’ve got a pair of them and love them. They make great second bikes. I prefer the flat seat of the MK1 makes it easy to move around on/get comfy

In uk you have to start on a 125cc and depending on age you may have to wait cpl yrs before riding any cc

I’m getting a 2021 when it’s available. I had a z125 before and its really fun for back roads

Got one ordered as my 3rd bike. From MT09. ZX14r. And now Grom.

Hey I'm 4'11 can I ride this bike? The seat height is at 30 inches. Can it be lowered to plant feet in ground?

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure it can! But you can handle a bike you tiptoe on easily with these tricks I do to ride bikes I tiptoe on kzread.info/dash/bejne/iKx7p9akdLKqXco.html

@danton17100

2 жыл бұрын

@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle thanks for replying. Will chrkx out your link a few. peace!

How much does it cost

Wow! I only take my phone on rides in case of emergencies! Thank God we are not like Sweden! Nice review. I like Amurica just fine as it is right now.

I'm so tempted to get one to learn wheelies and knee downs, and not wreck my 600 doing so

I just bought a 2021 RE Interceptor 650 I hope you get to ride one It is a forgiving bike You can still ride on the freeway

I love your videos, just passed my mfs course and got my first bike, of course it's a 24 grom in blue rasperry and I love it!

I ride a 150 (SYM Wolf Classic). It's become my primary mode of transportation. Highways are not really a big deal, but I rarely ride them anyway because they are not curvy or scenic. The real problem with a little bike is comfort on long rides, meaning there isn't any. Atlanta to Savannah takes all day and you feel pretty beat up at the end. I am considering a second, "touring" bike, probably a Versys 300.

First bike was a DT 175. Those smaller displacement bikes are the most versatile. You can take them anywhere.

I bought this exact bike LOL I took the ghost fire stickers off when I picked it up from a dealer in McDonough. crazy world

Hey Doodle.!. The new Triumph Trident 660 has optional heated grips. They may be compatible with your Triumph bike. Look into it.

I wish I had the grom for the MSF course. I love my 1200 GS but sometimes I wonder if I should have gone with something smaller. 😬

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

Have you check out Jocelin Snow or Moto Kandis tips for managing large adventure bikes? Some of their videos are in this group of videos I saved that are really helpful kzread.info/head/PLTQU1JIgQDN51gWhSIoE91jt_BBtbmiHN

@Susangroe

3 жыл бұрын

Doodle On A Motorcycle Aw! Thanks! I have watched Jocelyn, but not Moto kandis. I’ll have to check her out. 👍🏼

@Susangroe

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wait! I do know ikandi! I’m subscribed to her. Lol!!

Doodle is there highway pegs that I could get since I'm 6'4

@DoodleOnAMotorcycle

3 жыл бұрын

Well I wouldn’t know that one 😋

@JOHNJCLARK

3 жыл бұрын

@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle is there a way that we could find out ... tell your hubby i said he's a lucky man!

Solid review.

i guess bc in Algeria, highways were more recent and less common, so you can get around most of the country, using 50mph roads while even double lanes "highways" are 62mph, and the only 75mph highway which is closed to small displacement motorcycles is one that runs from east to west and have few ramps

So is there no test for a motorcycle in America? Here in the UK it's a long, expensive journey to get a full motorcycle licence. CBT, theory test, and a two part practical test. Just to ride a 125cc you have to do a days training (CBT) and it only last 2 years.

@cisium1184

3 жыл бұрын

Every US State requires both a riding test and a written theory test. But it's important to remember that the US is a federal republic of independent States - in a lot of respects it is like 50 separate countries. Driver licensing and motor vehicle registration are done at the State level. Except for laws governing roads on federal land, there is no "in America" when it comes to driving or riding bikes. (It's a bit like the EU, or like how Scotland has its own Parliament and legal system. Except moreso.) Which State's licensure law applies depends on where you live. Some States require you to take a course and *then* pass the tests. Other States will give you a license as long as you pass both tests - whether you have taken a course or not. There are courses available in every State (again which may or may not be required). All of them are designed to teach to that State's riding and written tests. These courses are typically two or three days long, but you can find courses that last a whole week if you want. All the courses are designed to take you from never having been on a bike to meeting the license requirements: basically they are like the CBT with the Mods that you guys have - but all at once instead of in stages. The courses may be offered by the individual State governments, or by private companies licensed by the State. In most of these courses, the tutors administer the riding and written tests to the whole group at the end of the the course. Everyone who passes both tests in the course receives an endorsement from the course that they can take to the State Driver Services Office and get their license directly. Obviously, if you don't take a course (because your State doesn't require it) you have to make an appointment with the State to take both of the tests. Courses have really only become popular in the last 20-30 years or so, and a lot of older riders didn't take one. The vast majority of new riders take the course because it is a faster way to get a license, is safer, and is fun and pretty low stress. Another big difference with the UK pertains to the license classification. Unlike the UK's tiered-licensing system (A1, A2), I believe that every State in the US offers only a simple "M" class license. That means that once you get your M-license, you can ride any bike that is street-legal. You can ride a Super Cub if you want, you can ride a Triumph Rocket 3 if you want. There has been talk of tiered licensing in some US States, but not much has come of it. Regarding this, it's important to remember that many American bikers get their car license *first.* Learning to drive a car at age 15 or 16 (again, depending on the State in which they live) is kind of a rite of passage in the US, so many Americans have already taken a driving course and the tests for that, and then they take the course and tests for their bike license later. The exceptions to this trend are the dirt bike riders, who often ride offroad from the time they are little kids and then may get an M-license before learning to drive a car. Finally, the M-license is subject to renewal every few years, but renewal is just paying a fee. You're not required to take any more courses, although there are a lot of voluntary courses out there and they are increasingly popular.

Would grom make a good trail bike

Great commuter ‼️ I have one of those it's enough to the small comute here in my country MOST of bikes are 125cc and the "go to for more power" it's the 250cc bikes above 250cc are more like a luxury vehicle than a need since our speed limit is 50 mph BUT I'm thinking of buying a Kawasaki 300EX Ninja for the aggressive looks and to be able to cruise easily at 50-60 mph, a friend of mine has a bmw F800GS and he can't maneuver and manage the heavy traffic as I do and all the extra power can't be used neither legally or safely 😅 I guess anything above 300cc on the streets is overkill (I'm not a motorcycle enthusiasts, I'm just someone who enjoys riding not racing)

I'm so glad I kept my Honda Grom after getting a Ninja 400. The grom is so much fun off road and on.

They look like a lot of fun