I 100% understand what you are saying about finding others that have mini bikes to ride with, it is so much more enjoyable. I'm not saying riding my Z125 isn't enjoyable so don't get me wrong! I actually bought my Z125 and had a 2011 Yamaha FZ8 as well, well I just recently sold the FZ8 and only have the Z125 and have no regrets at all! I actually have started up a pretty good group in Tacoma, Washington in just about a month and a half. Here's a pic from our most recent ride.
Yes I am not going to admit I was 100% sold on buying the 2017 Honda Grom back in October of last year, at that time I was all over their forums and man they are so much more active than this one. I then went and test rode the Honda Grom, and the Z125 at the same time, and instantly decided the Z125 was the one for me. I then waited a little financially and purchased my Z125 back in March of this year, and I am not looking back! I have now dropped to much money into it, but I love this little thing lol. Now if only this forum would explode with more members or at least more ACTIVE MEMBERS.
That's exactly what I am saying! I mean I get that this bike has been out for 1 year in comparison to the Grom but still!
Yah lack of conversation on here or new ideas etc are all on FB. As I get older I hardly use FB anymore but pretty much go there before here for info on these Z's
Man from Renton I'd have to load it up in my F-150 or take the streets to Tacoma. Cool pic though and local. I just hit 130 miles on mine and haven't left Renton with it yet. Need to get my cert next week so I'm legal then I can really get out on the road or at least to work haha
Dude our group we ride everywhere! We ride to seattle and everything, renton is not that bad lol. But yeah just wait till your legal for sure. I have almost 700 miles on mine so far!
In a few weeks I'll let you know. Would love to group ride these bad boys. I have only been seeing Grom's lately in Seattle and around where I am which kind of sucks but hey their having fun too!
Been legal a few weeks now. Just north of 700 miles on it since then and loving it. Wife thinks it's time for me to get a bigger bike to ride. I agree but not selling this little guy. Whenever you guys are doing another group ride let me know. Run into Grom riders all the time but have yet to come across any Z owners.
It is very nice to have a bigger bike if you are going to travel any amount of distance. 60-65 just doesn't cut it in a lot of places. 700 miles is nothing in the grand scheme of things, but if you are smart about it, you could learn a lot skill by moving up in size a bit. These mini-bikes are ridiculously easy to control at low speeds, something bigger bikes are not.
Not interested in a 600. If I were 10 years younger maybe but as I get older, I like speed from a drivers seat, seat belt, airbags lol. I'm eyeing the Versys-X 300. My z is almost paid off and probably going to keep it to tool around in Seattle. The bigger one will at least get me to work and not feel like I'm always stuck on the surface streets. Getting up to where I live is a struggle on this little guy to maintain the speed limit and not always be full throttle. I liked the Ninja 250 in the MSF class so the 300 should fit my minimal need for speed hahaIt is very nice to have a bigger bike if you are going to travel any amount of distance. 60-65 just doesn't cut it in a lot of places. 700 miles is nothing in the grand scheme of things, but if you are smart about it, you could learn a lot skill by moving up in size a bit. These mini-bikes are ridiculously easy to control at low speeds, something bigger bikes are not.
I know a lot of very experienced riders on these minibikes because they are so much fun. You don't really outgrow it.
If you are going to get something bigger to go with it or as a replacement, I recommend not going to a 600cc sport bike like so many do. I'm sure you could handle it, but I think moving up progressively in power really teaches you how to make the most of the power and handling you have got. The 300s and 650s are great bikes to learn on and not as uncomfortable as the super sports. I've never owned one, but if I was in your shoes again I think I would get Versys. Those look like awesome all around bikes. Dirt roads, track, touring, 2-up with the wife... ;-)
