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Thoughts on the Grom?

As someone who has ridden Hairpin's (above) Grom for extended periods while my moto was in the shop: it's helllla fun and part of the reason I started shopping for a supermoto. Not a ton of power, but who cares - it's ridiculously light and super maneuverable in traffic. I used it to commute to work (downtown SF) for about a week and when traffic is full stop, no split room you can pop it on the curb easily for a short spell :p

But yeah, what she said about the front forks. I think I bottomed them out twice in medium potholes that my sumo handles with aplomb.
 
Spec-ECU said:
You can't?

In my commute to work this morning, there was one on 101S. The bike seemed to be able to do freeway speeds just fine.
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I mean you could but technically it isn't legal I don't think.

As Horsepower noted it doesn't sound like it will do much over 50 either...
 
ctrvl said:
It's helllla fun and part of the reason I started shopping for a supermoto. Not a ton of power, but who cares - it's ridiculously light and super maneuverable in traffic.
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Thaaank yooou. :thumbup
 
Thank you guys so much! This has all been so helpful! I think that they may have recommended it based on what you guys said, light weight easy to handle , good for scooting around town, the guys know that my experience is limited to dirt bikes and I think theu thought a Grom would be an easier transition. But, after I do get licensed I would really like to go on trips with my boyfriend. I'll be sure to check out the CBR 300 and keep you guys updates! Thanks again!
 
I'm 5'2" with about a 29" inseam and started out on the CBR250R. Had to lower it a little for my short legs, but it was a GREAT learning bike for me. Lightweight, nimble and have no problems with it keeping up on the freeway. When I got used to it we raised it back up a little to where I just balance on my toes. I think the Grom would be way too small/underpowered to be your only bike, and like others said it probably isn't legal or would it be a good idea to take it on the freeway. And if your boyfriend is on a 500 a Grom doesn't really have a chance in keeping up. Not sure what the price on the new 300s are, but you can find the 250s all day on Craigslist. I scored mine a year ago for $3k with only 998 miles on it. :thumbup
 
Honestly i'd rather have this but i'll take a grom too. :D

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horsepower said:
There's one for sale on barf right now. $3300 I think which is a major dealio.

I own a flat black Grom-ster. It is perfect for in town.
It is fun in the twisties. It is nimble and user friendly for a short or new rider to learn on.
But, at 8 hp, you are literally a roadblock anywhere where the speed limit is 50 mph or more and it CANNOT go on the highway.
I hit 64 on it but it really wants to max out at around 54. And it's so small people don't see you well.
Otherwise, fabulous fun. :ride
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This is mine Grom for sale!!!

Here's my 2 cents:

Like other's have said, it's a great bike for messing around. Awesome for riding around in the city and you get crazy as gas mileage. Can't legally go on the freeway but more reason to take the longer local/highway route. The size is really deceiving. People think it's a pocket bike until the mount it. Feels a little bit smaller than a 250r but with less power of course. If power is a concern, you can always get a 150 bore kit or other "performance" upgrade.

I wish the US would implement tiered license cause the Grom would be the perfect started bike.

My original intended use was to bring it to the cart track for cheaper trackdays. But the SuperMoto bug bite me hard and just purchased a DRZ instead, hence the reason I need to sell the Grom, being that I have another bike in the garage and need more space.
 
FstrThnBnshee01 said:
Don't know where you live, but this one is a pretty good deal. Already got frame sliders and a lowering link.

2012 Honda CBR250R ABS 646 miles - $3200 (Lodi)

http://stockton.craigslist.org/mcy/4859432058.html
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Thanks! I have family a few cities away from Lodi.. I may check that out if it's still available!

As far as lowering it goes, are there any simple adjustments to the seat that can be made? Without going to a pro? Taking foam out or something?
 
Like others have said, crap tons of fun....but unless you are ONLY looking for an around town/local roads/backroads only kind of toy, not a bike I'd get. I would totally buy one to just have fun on/bum around town on/pit bike, that sort of thing.
 
Honey Badger said:
Like others have said, crap tons of fun....but unless you are ONLY looking for an around town/local roads/backroads only kind of toy, not a bike I'd get. I would totally buy one to just have fun on/bum around town on/pit bike, that sort of thing.
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I'm want to by one, just to ride gymkhana with it!!!:ride:thumbup
 
maybe check out the Sym 150cc motorcycle, it could do short freeway hops and it's narrow enough that a short rider should be able to almost flat foot it.
 
If you have a car, I say go with it. If you're a first-time rider, take the MSF course and get your M1 endorsement. You'd be completely happy with a Grom. As stated earlier, for highway speeds (50mph+), you'd be better off in the car. But around town and backroads, I think it's a good bike. Lots of fun.

It's not about what you ride, it's how you ride.
 
tuxumino said:
maybe check out the Sym 150cc motorcycle, it could do short freeway hops and it's narrow enough that a short rider should be able to almost flat foot it.
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I used to work in a local shop that carried the Sym line...I'd stay away. Poor build quality, tough to find service and parts. Notable exception: the Sym HD200 scooter. Those things were pretty awesome, as scooters go, and we used to wind them out at 70 on the freeway. We had several with upwards of 20k miles that came in for service; none of the other bikes/scooters in their line lasted that long, frankly.

OP, a Grom sounds like great fun as an around-town bike; I LOVE that some crazy mofo rode one to Alaska and back. You could always buy one, spend 6 months getting comfy, sell it for what you bought it for, and then get something else for longer tours. Yamaha SR400, new Honda 300 single, etc. etc.
 
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