4 Street-legal minibikes you want in the garage ASAP
Review
By Serena McKnight
Ready for some pint-size playtime? Minimotos are rider-friendly for folks who just got their motorcycle license. They are also ideal for riders who want something compact and affordable to run errands with. Plus, they function well as pitbikes at the track. The small stature of these makes them superbly nimble and the bikes’ low seat heights appeal to riders of all sizes. Honda has quite an investment in the minimoto category with five bikes to choose from. This list focuses on street-legal bikes, but if you want a minibike for the dirt, you could purchase a Honda CRF50F.
1. 2023 Honda Grom
Honda’s flagship miniMOTO has been bringing the thrills on 12-inch wheels since 2014. The Honda Grom’s pitter-patter has been around since 2014 and it’s still going strong nearly 10 years later. Since its introduction it served as what Honda says was a “springboard†for other bikes like the retro-themed Honda Monkey, Super Cub, and Trail125. It was available in three updated versions last year, but it returns this year in only the base (non-ABS) and ABS-equipped forms. What’s carried over is the 124cc air-cooled fuel-injected engine with a new-for-2022 five-speed gearbox. You get peppy acceleration from this engine and nimble handling. The Grom lends itself to a fun riding experience for newbies and experienced riders alike…
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2. 2023 Honda Monkey ABS
Retro is reimagined on the 2023 Honda Monkey. This adorable little ride is equipped with modern amenities like an IMU-based ABS, LED lighting, LCD circular display, and a fuel-injected engine. Although the Monkey was reintroduced recently, it has roots that go back to 1961, when the model was developed for a Honda-owned amusement park…
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3. 2023 Honda Navi
The Navi ($1,807) is Honda’s lowest-priced miniMOTO. It is only just above the CRF50F ($1,699), but has the capability of being a daily rider on the street. If you are any bit intimidated by a manual transmission and shifting gears, the Navi takes away those intimidating factors…
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4. 2023 Honda Super Cub C125 ABS
The Super Cub was originally released in 1958 and has since sold over 100 million units worldwide, according to Honda. Its continued availability and sales helps keep that number growing. Honda also has the timeless Super Cub as part of its miniMOTO lineup…
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BONUS MINI: 2023 Honda Trail 125
The Honda Trail 125 is a mountain goat of the minis. It can scale the trails with its 17-inch tires, 27mm telescopic fork, and twin shocks. For 2023, Honda’s Trail 125 receives engine updates and a new Pearl Organic Green color…
