Why would I buy a honda grom?

Lately I've seen many people buying honda groms, and large fan bases developing. I was just wondering why. I'm not against the grom, and I'm not trying to say anything bad about thrm, I'm just looking for opinions on what makes them desirable. With a top speed of 60ish, and a size that looks pretty uncomfortable for anyone over 5'10 what is the appeal? To me it is an expensive, scooter, with better looks. The gas mileage is impressive, and I can see how that would attract buyers, however I can't see many other reasons. Maybe the grom just doesn't appeal to my riding style, I'd just assume for the same price, a used cbr or ninja in the 250 to 500 range, or a good dual sport would accomplish the same tasks, with the added benefit of more speed. As I said before, I'm not here to bash the grom, just looking for others opinions, and maybe one will change my mind.

86 the Grom, get a Ninja, Nigthhawk, or similar, that can handle your girth.

I'm thinking the Grom just isn't your cup of tea. This is why we have such a wide range of choice.

If you don't fancy one, don't ride one.

If other people want them let them ride what they want.

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Check out some of the adventure bikes. A BMW R1200GS ought to do it for you, dude.

If it fits and you don't want a scooter because of 'Image' then Grom may make sense over a Ruckus. Grom isn't a main effort for the American Market, it is a seller of a Asian Domestic moderately popular model in a American Niche Market that has expanded some because of style and some peoples perceptions. It is a practical transport in some Asian markets as alternate to the small scooters and has become a moderate campus favorite locally. You note the 5'10 inch rider in US as a average- but the Asian market especially among students is 5'2 and 125 pounds instead of 180 pounds male US. Don't fit a Grom because you're too big? Check out a SYM 100 instead- they make a licensed copy of earlier Honda trail and street 90 that fits more taller/larger Americans.