I spent a few days on the 2015 Honda GROM, the smallest motorcycle (both in physical size as well as displacement) that I have ridden to date. Here are some of my initial impressions:

Aesthetics

• The GROM is noticeably tiny at only 178 lbs
• Gets looks wherever it goes; everybody wants to know what it is
• Looks particularly sharp in black; doesn’t look anything like a scooter

Features

• LCD instrument cluster has a full plethora of features for such a small bike
• Fuel gauge
• Clock
• Dual trip computers
• Linear tachometer
• Turn signals were sturdy and didn’t feel cheaply built like the Yamaha FZ-07/FZ-09

Comfort

• For a taller rider (5’11”), not comfortable for long distances; knees hit/resting on a curve in the fairing
• Need to be hanging off of the foot pedals with toes to be comfortable
• I needed to sit a little further back on the seat to be comfortable, which makes for less nimbleness

Ride

• Extremely fun to zip around town on
• Dips and turns without hesitation
• Low speed manoeuvring is ridiculously easy (bike is super light at 178 lbs, low centre of gravity)
• 125cc motor is more than I expected
• Legal on the 400-series highways, hits terminal velocity around 109 km/h
• 4-speed transmission has relatively long gear ratios
• Does not feel pushed or stressed when ridden spiritedly
• Simply not enough power for long-distance highway riding. Ideal cruising speed is in the 90 km/h range, tops out in this same range if there is an incline
• Incredibly easy to ride

Conclusion

• Easiest bike to ride I have experienced to date
• Tons of fun on inside streets
• Very cheap at $3,200

First Ride: 2015 Honda GROM Gallery