PeteWolfgang
New Member
Well, I had been toying around with the mini-bike craze then last 6-months. I'm not rich, but I am retired, and still working, meaning I have play around money. I set a max price, with cash, and had my eyes on a left over 2018 Kawasaki Z125. I figured, I'd get a good deal for cash. Nope, three times I went back to the dealer with cash in hand. He wanted new money for a soon to be 3-year old new bike. Yea, no. I'm not paying for a bike that will drop over half its value as soon as I register it. I walked away. fast forward a month later, I had a chance to ride a slightly modded Honda Grom. I had a blast! I haven't had that much fun on two wheels in ages. It brought back memories of my youth, and what made motorcycling so much fun. I had a grin from ear to ear under my helmet. as they say, its more fun to flog a small bike, than a big one. Yep, I went to my local Honda Dealer, they've always been fantastic. The owner is retired military, and gives us vets a break on everything. Asked for an out the door price for cash, and he made me an offer I couldn't turn down on a brand new 2020 Grom. I paid $200 more for the new Grom, versus a 2-year old Kawasaki. Can't get a better deal than that. Took that little bike home in the back of my truck, and have been having a blast.
Its perfect for the small backroads around my home. It can do 50-55mph all day on over 100+mpg. Its fine for those 35 to 45mph back roads or around town. The last time I was out on my NC700X, I thought I drove over a rock, turns out I picked up a screw in the front tire. So I've been in no hurry to get new rubber, with the Grom around. If you get a chance to ride one, try it, you might end up adding another (smaller) steed in the garage. I'm just warning you, its fun! I'll try to post some pictures later.
Its perfect for the small backroads around my home. It can do 50-55mph all day on over 100+mpg. Its fine for those 35 to 45mph back roads or around town. The last time I was out on my NC700X, I thought I drove over a rock, turns out I picked up a screw in the front tire. So I've been in no hurry to get new rubber, with the Grom around. If you get a chance to ride one, try it, you might end up adding another (smaller) steed in the garage. I'm just warning you, its fun! I'll try to post some pictures later.