Smaller even than the Grom, the Z125 boasts an air-cooled fuel-injected 125cc SOHC single-cylinder engine, with its wee heart pumping out a strong 8.3 hp 7800 RPM (6.2 kW) and capable of 7.1 lb-ft of yoink 6,000 RPM (9.63 Nm). If we’re comparing the Z125 to the Grom, she’s a bit lighter, a bit narrower, and a bit taller-but the lighter weight and adjusted power ratios settle everything up to make the Z125 a mean addition to Team Green’s fleet. The Kawasaki Z125 Pro was created in response to Honda’s wild success with the MX125-and many think Kawasaki hit the nail on the head when it comes to competition in the mini-moto racing category. How does it feel to stand in somebody’s shadow? Don’t ask this wee streetfighter too loudly, or it’ll get offended. Image Source: Kawasaki Kawasaki Z125 Pro: Kawi’s Response to Honda’s Gromeranian EngineĪir-Cooled SOHC Single-Cylinder (124.9cc) The Grom is available at a base MSRP for a beautiful $3,399 USD, with a $200 destination charge and four colors to choose from. An air-cooled 124.9cc SOHC single-cylinder engine thumps out 9.7hp 7,250rpm, with 7.7 lb-ft of torque 5,500rpm (10.5Nm), capable of a punchy start and a top speed of 62mph.Ī small chainsaw produces three times as much power, but we guarantee the Grom will take you farther (and if you need a light-hearted break from that Indian Roadmaster or Honda Gold Wing, try riding this thing without grinning in glee-we dare you). The sweet spot of this stylin’ scoot comes mainly from Honda’s clever play with weight, balance, and power. ![]() Want something you can mod out without breaking the bank? The Grom’s aftermarket potential is unending. Short of stature and want a peppy engine that is virtually impossible to ruin? Grom again. With its high maneuverability and pea-shooting power for days, the Grom’s vibe is pure, slap-your-grandma sun-silly FUN-and you’ll find it on every pertinent motorcycle list we have, thanks to its versatility as a bike, combined with the heaps of stupid grins it’s caused with most of the motorcycle community proper.īest bang-for-buck small-displacement motorcycle? The Grom, bless you. The Honda Grom has a massive cult following in the motorcycle community, and with good reason. ![]() The result? A bike that was nicknamed after the British slang term for hooligan-and it’s grown a helluva reputation to match that term since. Meet the Honda Grom-also called the MSX125, though a lawnmower already took that name in America, so Honda had to get creative. We couldn’t not put this one at the top of the list, guys. Image Source: CycleWorld Honda Grom (MX125): Piles of Fun in a Pint-Sized Package With that being said, let’s dive into it-who knows, maybe I’ll have converted a few of you before the end of the list. ![]() But would you rather stay in the lower two gears on a Suzuki GSX-R1000R for the next hour or rip around on something a little easier to slap through the gearbox? That’s like saying you should get a tiger if you like cats. ![]() “The brand Hummer is dead, Lincoln doesn’t offer the Mark LT, and Range Rover is moving towards a more car-like vehicle for their flagship ‘SUV.’ Just as car buyers are beginning to sacrifice vehicle size for better mpg, bike riders are looking to smaller bikes to handle their two-wheel fix… with the release of KTM’s all-new RC390, Honda‘s new CB500X, CB500F and CBR500R, and Kawasaki’s Ninja 300R, the winds of change are clearly in motion.”īesides, whoever said bigger bikes were better is fibbing-at least for urban shiftwork. We’ll just leave the wise words of Happy Gilmore from YouMotorcycle here: There’s a more politically-minded reason why we’re going for smaller bikes for this list, too. While you might use your 2021 Yamaha Star Venture to eat up the miles on the trans-country expressways (or perhaps dig into the nearest anthill on your new 20 Super Adventure R), there’s something to be said for a cheap, wee-sized rolling ripper that can pack a punch and still dart through traffic without having to suck it in. Small-bore bikes are, in a word, necessary. Last updated: JanuIt’s More Fun to Ride a Slow Bike Fast
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