Honda MSX125 (Grom)... should I?
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I took one out this morning for an hour. Huuuuge grin factor, lots of thumbs up and funny looks. I'm just under 6ft and I must admit it felt absolutely tiny! Only managed to crack 60mph flat out, and it really doesn't have enough poke if you get caught behind a dawdler. I would love to have one, but it really would be an unnecessary toy- I definitely think the novelty would wear off pretty quickly.
I can imagine as a commuter the power would be a hindrance. My Enfield only has around 20bhp and sitting at 60mph on the motorway does get tiresome after a while. It is fine for me commuting in the summer but as soon as it gets a little cold it does get a bit of a chore (27 mile each way, 15 miles of that is A1)
The economy is a real bonus though. I am sure a 200 or 390cc KTM would be more useable and just as fun, but wont get anywhere near 150mpg.
The economy is a real bonus though. I am sure a 200 or 390cc KTM would be more useable and just as fun, but wont get anywhere near 150mpg.
Edited by AceOfHearts on Sunday 13th April 11:25
Well after thinking rationally about it, im not so sure whether or not ill get it. I wanted something cheap, relatively low maintenance but fun for a couple of hours on some of the rough roads around here. Im not ruling it out just yet, but im also looking at a XT660x as I didnt realise they could be had so cheaply.
Tall_Paul said:
Saw a couple of these at a local Honda dealer, pictures just can't make you realise how fking tiny they are! At 6ft 4 I'd look ridiculous, I could have straddled the bars with my legs let alone the seat
Hmm, saw them at my dealer and while they looked small (I think the wheels do that), the seat/geometry isn't that far off other 125cc's tbh! I was quite alright on it (5'10").That said, I think a 6'4" bloke would look oversized on any 125cc ('cept maybe the Varadero).
Love these, look a right hoot. I've got to pop to the Honda dealer opposite work and see if they've got one available to have a rip on at some point over the summer.
Saw this one the other day with a stretched swingarm addon, a recent addition which it didn't have the first time I spied it. Excuse rubbish picture.
Saw this one the other day with a stretched swingarm addon, a recent addition which it didn't have the first time I spied it. Excuse rubbish picture.
Chicken chaser. Went to see one at my Honda dealer and they are raving about what a hoot they are as out bikes and commuting. But, yes, a bit limiting and only makes sense as a second fun city bike.
Is the one you viewed still for sale, I may be interested? Rather than pay full whack new!
Is the one you viewed still for sale, I may be interested? Rather than pay full whack new!
13aines said:
spareparts said:
They're way too tiny to be safe on the road imho. Roadkill waiting to happen.
My only concern about small bikes/monkey bikes - i'd love one but would worry!Ordered a new 2014 model in white comes with gold wheels and getting the dealer to put on a Tyga carbon full system like Y2blade posted.
My excuse is it's for the GF to learn on!
They are tiny but when sat on it really doesn't feel short pretty much the same seat size as my NC23 cbr400rr.
Y2blade do you have a link to that finpro bore kit? seems like the yumnashi kits are causing alot of problems for not much gain.
My excuse is it's for the GF to learn on!
They are tiny but when sat on it really doesn't feel short pretty much the same seat size as my NC23 cbr400rr.
Y2blade do you have a link to that finpro bore kit? seems like the yumnashi kits are causing alot of problems for not much gain.
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