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Yamaha TW 200 vs. Grom

Discussion in 'General' started by t11ravis, Jan 22, 2023.

  1. t11ravis

    t11ravis huge carbon footprint

    Hmm... I feel like Transit Connect has to be up there too.
     
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  2. lopitt85

    lopitt85 Well-Known Member

    Italjet Dragster for the win!

    I had one like this in college. Super fun!


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  3. Dude, what they hell are you teaching at this MSF course? :eek:
     
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  4. 183cc big bore kit with a 4-valve head, external oil cooler, a custom Barnett clutch, and a serious gearing conversion will fix that.

    I can go 80mph while doing a power wheelie in every gear. :D
     
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  6. TurboBlew

    TurboBlew Registers Abusers

    only if you have a Gunt and Type 2 diabetes...lol
     
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  7. RRP

    RRP Kinda Superbikey

    The MSF basic rider course is often populated by people who have never ridden a motorcycle, it is not uncommon for the bikes to end up on the ground.

    :D
     
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  8. Once a Wanker..

    Once a Wanker.. Always a Wanker!

    When I was in college, I never would have owned a bike I couldn't offer a young lady a ride on, thats for sure!
     
  9. Jim Moore

    Jim Moore Well-Known Member

    Nah, smaller is better in scooterland. A Kymco Agility 125, a Genuine Buddy 125, something like that. The size of your lawnmower, but will do 55-60 mph on a four-lane road.

    ETA: And carry 2 cases of beer.
     
  10. TurboBlew

    TurboBlew Registers Abusers

    Vespa GT200 and the FI'd 240/300s are compact & can keep up with Interstate speeds. :)
     
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  11. Wheel Bearing

    Wheel Bearing Professional low sider

    Having taught many new riders over the years, I can absolutely attest to the fact that the basic MSF course bikes see more abuse on a routine basis than a club racer's bike.
     
  12. lopitt85

    lopitt85 Well-Known Member

    It has a replaceable rear seat, just like a motorcycle. I gave plenty of ladies a ride...on the scooter. :crackup:
     
  13. fastfreddie

    fastfreddie Midnight Oil Garage

    So, King & Queen chopper, huh? :D

    I'd still rock one of those...
     
  14. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    TW or as Stick said a Zuma - or even a DRZ400 - but for a kid in college I'd vote no on a Grom. The taller he sits the better for him to see and be seen.
     
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  16. cBJr

    cBJr Well-Known Member

    I always said I wouldn't ride a Ruckus because they sat too low, but I never felt like I was hard to see on the Grom, considering how upright they sit. I just googled it and they're only about an inch different. Here's some stats assuming Google isn't wrong:

    28.9" Honda Ruckus

    30" Honda Grom

    30.9" Kawasaki Ninja 300
    30.9" Yamaha Zuma 125
    30.91" Suzuki SV650
    31.1" Yamaha TW200

    35" Suzuki DRZ400SM

    37.8" KTM 500 EXC
     
  17. TWF2

    TWF2 2 heads are better than 1

    Other than big dirt bikes they all close. I have Vespa 250 and Benelli 135. Benelli is 30.7" seat height and I have plenty room on it and is more comfortable than smaller dual purpose. Vespa is like SUV :)
     
  18. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    I'd never have thought the Grom was that tall. Granted for the city I'd still prefer the DRZ :D
     
  19. TWF2

    TWF2 2 heads are better than 1

    Vespa on center stand so looks taller than it is, dr 650 behind it.
     

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  20. Once a Wanker..

    Once a Wanker.. Always a Wanker!

    I'll be a block or more ahead of you by the time you get out of your driveway. No way you'd beat me to Kwik Star, even of you were driving way over the speed limit. Heck, I'd be down the street before you got in your seat.
     

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