jschaf Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 At the same time Honda released the Grom I owned a CBR250R. I found the 23 hp of the 250 to be lacking in day to day commuting situations. It was fun some of the time but the lack of power was basically why I sold it. I realize that the Grom is considerably lighter but 9 hp is sort of low. You could fit a supercharger & have the fastest Grom ever maybe, but why. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 At the same time Honda released the Grom I owned a CBR250R. I found the 23 hp of the 250 to be lacking in day to day commuting situations. It was fun some of the time but the lack of power was basically why I sold it. I realize that the Grom is considerably lighter but 9 hp is sort of low. You could fit a supercharger & have the fastest Grom ever maybe, but why.It's a scooter can't really expect a whole lot of speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 No you can't. Just make sure you're 100% good with that before you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 No you can't. Just make sure you're 100% good with that before you buy.People claim 60-70mph modded. I'm happy with crusing 45-50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 People claim 60-70mph modded. I'm happy with crusing 45-50.If you're happy at 45-50 mph... The grom is perfect. I sold mine for 2 reasons: 1. Was to pay cash for another bike rather than financing. 2. A little disappointed it wouldn't hold 55mph comfortably (motor was screaming and struggling), most roads around my house are 55mph speed limit. I miss my grom everyday. I'm sure I'll have another at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnone Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Seriously consider a 150-200 cc scooter over a Grom. I wouldn't dare sale my Sh150i for a Grom. The 4 speed tranny really hinders the Grom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 When my CBR, sells I am seriously considering picking up a scooter in the 125-250cc range. It'll be for under 55 running around town and perhaps teaching a teenager how to ride. I need to test ride a Zuma 125 and an Smax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Seriously consider a 150-200 cc scooter over a Grom. I wouldn't dare sale my Sh150i for a Grom. The 4 speed tranny really hinders the Grom.Any experience with the kymco super 8 scooters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnone Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I stick with Honda/Yamaha but the Korean stuff are pretty nice. IMO better to buy a gently used Japanese brand than new Korean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 who uses their scooter gently? There's a cool XL250 up on the buy/sell/trade Facebook group. The guy is asking too much for it, but I kind of want it. 17" rear wheel is stock, so if you can swap in a CR80 front fork setup, you get 17" wheels on both ends and a disk front brake. ...maybe I should make an offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnone Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Most scooter riders use them gently. Lots ofLow mileage scooters out there owned by old grandpa's. Older than me even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 If I had a scooter I certainly wouldn't use it gently. Never, never buy a scooter off of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 To elaborate my next purchase will be either a ruckus, ttr125 to street sumo, zuma125 ot grom. Ruckus=variator/rollers and CDI cruising speeding spd mid 40sZuma125 lowered cruising spd 50-55Ttr125 sumo 17" wheels Baja designs kit cruising spd 45-50Grom= lowered maybe pipe, cold air and efi controller crushing speed 45-50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 I saw a Grom in rush hour today on I-71 South just before it gets to 480. He looked like he was topped out at 65-70 mph. I gave him the thumbs up when I passed cause he's definitely got bigger balls than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I have no experience riding a Grom, but it seems like most small bikes are capable of hitting the rev limiter in top gear. I really want to see what an XR can hit with 15/46 gearing, or even shorter if I can find smaller rear sprockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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