2022 Honda Navi

[typeone]

Seems to have been advertised by multiple people for the same price so might be a scam but still thought the package was cool

wow, amazingly cool, love it ! and right here in Mass to boot

[TheIglu]

Honda must believe that there is a demographic that wants a scooter but doesn't want to look like they are riding a scooter

Saw the price and thought "That's downright reasonable for a new Honda scooter!", then saw that it has none of the conveniences/benefits of a scooter, and all the downsides. WTF.

[Point37]

Just saw this today...I like it and hope it sticks around...still like the monkey better but price wise it’s hard to beat

https://youtu.be/iAroirff1P8

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[FirstDuc-1098]

https://www.revzilla.com/common-trea...%7C%20Combined

[OneCheekRider]

I ordered two today from Cycles 128 and I'm told I'll have them before Spring.

Curious, what colors did you order?

Revzilla just posted a first ride review, too: https://www.revzilla.com/common-trea...orcycle-review

https://www.revzilla.com/common-trea...%7C%20Combined

Not much of a reader, are you?

[nick5446]

Curious, what colors did you order?

Sorry, forgot about this thread. We got "nut brown" (his) and "ranger green" (hers).

The more I tell people about this thing the more excited I get for it. No buyer's remorse yet.

[feralchimp]

Bikes like this make me realize how much of my 'componentry snobbery' (EFI, disc brakes, and so on) has zero to do with the pure joy of getting from A to B on two wheels.

Those custom jobs look amazing.

[nick5446]

Bikes like this make me realize how much of my 'componentry snobbery' (EFI, disc brakes, and so on) has zero to do with the pure joy of getting from A to B on two wheels.

Those custom jobs look amazing.

There's room for all sides of the spectrum, and I enjoy them all, and they all have their place. I cut my teeth riding ratty, stripped down choppers that barely ran and were nowhere near safe or legal. I still try to have one of those on hand, usually parked next to something new with electronics, something sporty, something old, something slow....

[OneCheekRider]

I am debating about putting an order in for one. It would go against my "I'm never buying a new motorcycle again" but at the price point I think this may be ok I've been riding the Z125 to work to save on fuel and I'm thinking this Navi might be better for my GF.

[nick5446]

I'm definitely against buying brand new bikes and cars, but I figured at $1800 my losses wouldn't be too significant.

[JettaJayGLS]

I would much rather be seen on a Scooter than a Grom-esque bike

[RandyO]

I just saw them in person at the IMS show this weekend. I'm considering one as well since my GF is still a bit nervous on her Z125 and using the clutch from a stop. Revzilla just posted a first ride review, too: https://www.revzilla.com/common-trea...orcycle-review

you can get the K-Pipe in both standard transmission with a clutch, or in semi-automatic, still hafta shift, but no clutch, no need to use neutral as all

[OneCheekRider]

I would much rather be seen on a Scooter than a Grom-esque bike

I think one of the biggest selling points of this Navi is the price. I'd actually prefer a scooter for the additional storage/carrying capacity but for comparison sake, the Navi MSRP undercuts a Zuma 125 by half and weighs ~50ish lbs less (an appeal for my 110 lb GF). It's about $1k less than a Ruckus but has twice the motor. Looks aside, not a bad way to introduce new riders or city dwellers with a brand new machine that doesn't break the bank.

With that said, the more I look into it, something electric like a Super73 (or similar) is probably the better way to go with less maintenance, no fuel, and no registration/insurance costs.

[golden chicken]

The one thing that I wonder about as far as practicality goes for city life is that there's already the chance of theft of a regular sized bike--couple guys and a van. A Grom/Z125 sized thing would need to be locked to something solid, and it'd still be a pretty tempting target.

[RandyO]

The one thing that I wonder about as far as practicality goes for city life is that there's already the chance of theft of a regular sized bike--couple guys and a van. A Grom/Z125 sized thing would need to be locked to something solid, and it'd still be a pretty tempting target.

how do you protect bicycles, many of which are worth more than a Navi ? cable lock to a lamp post, and comprehensive coverage (I admit I don't know how much that cost in an urban, or even suburban zip code, it's like, a dollar a year for me in addition to liability, I even get collision)

[JettaJayGLS]

how do you protect bicycles, many of which are worth more than a Navi ? cable lock to a lamp post, and comprehensive coverage (I admit I don't know how much that cost in an urban, or even suburban zip code, it's like, a dollar a year for me in addition to liability, I even get collision)

You keep them inside and have renters/homeowners insurance.

Criminals in SF have gotten smart, though. They target apartment complexes with bike cages (think big cages within a shared parking garage just for bicycles) and single/multi family homes with street level garages. Break in with acetylene torches, since grinders make too much noise. Not as much of a problem in Boston with a little less bike culture and different styled homes.

[RandyO]

You keep them inside and have renters/homeowners insurance.

Criminals in SF have gotten smart, though. They target apartment complexes with bike cages (think big cages within a shared parking garage just for bicycles) and single/multi family homes with street level garages. Break in with acetylene torches, since grinders make too much noise. Not as much of a problem in Boston with a little less bike culture and different styled homes.

I can only imagine, my K-pipe will fit thru a 30" doorway with ease I have always kept it parked in my office, now becoming a workshop as originally intended..... I have a Kawasaki 250 LTD that is parked outside my office 10 years ? no one has touched it, not mine, someone left it there. It was running when parked, key is in it

[JettaJayGLS]

I can only imagine, my K-pipe will fit thru a 30" doorway with ease I have always kept it parked in my office, now becoming a workshop as originally intended..... I have a Kawasaki 250 LTD that is parked outside my office 10 years ? no one has touched it, not mine, someone left it there. It was running when parked, key is in it

No one ever touched my RC390 street parked in SF. It's cheaper then every bicycle I own. Just the way it goes.
I also live in a good part of the city...which probably has more to do with it.

[boosten lebaron]

I went to naults today to buy a navi. They have 2 coming in that havent been bought yet. A red and a green. I wanted to buy the green but on the shipping slip it doesnt clarify which green it is so i didnt put a deposit down. I want the ranger green one, not the bright green. They are due in late january if anyone is interested.

[ChewInRI]

Hey all…I’m a total noob from Rhode Island. I’m looking at the Navi as basically an entry level bike to learn to ride and get comfortable on the roads before stepping up to something like a Rebel. Seems like a low-cost way to get a feel for things where I can break the bank or my neck too badly!
Am I missing something with that analysis?

[nick5446]

Hey all…I’m a total noob from Rhode Island. I’m looking at the Navi as basically an entry level bike to learn to ride and get comfortable on the roads before stepping up to something like a Rebel. Seems like a low-cost way to get a feel for things where I can break the bank or my neck too badly!
Am I missing something with that analysis?

It’s basically a motorcycle shaped scooter, but happens to be cheaper than just about anything else (that’s new). If you’re trying to get comfortable on 2 wheels then I suspect it’ll do the trick.

[boosten lebaron]

Hey all…I’m a total noob from Rhode Island. I’m looking at the Navi as basically an entry level bike to learn to ride and get comfortable on the roads before stepping up to something like a Rebel. Seems like a low-cost way to get a feel for things where I can break the bank or my neck too badly!
Am I missing something with that analysis?

I plan on dropping my wife on one to get her into bikes. At the price they are selling them for you really cant lose. Just dont get to used to the automatic nature of it. Not many bigger bikes have an automatic tranny.

[RandyO]

I plan on dropping my wife on one to get her into bikes. At the price they are selling them for you really cant lose. Just dont get to used to the automatic nature of it. Not many bigger bikes have an automatic tranny.

are the Honda DCD things full auto, or semi-auto ? they have that available on several models now

[OreoGaborio]

Hey all…I’m a total noob from Rhode Island. I’m looking at the Navi as basically an entry level bike to learn to ride and get comfortable on the roads before stepping up to something like a Rebel. Seems like a low-cost way to get a feel for things where I can break the bank or my neck too badly!
Am I missing something with that analysis?

Welcome.

Have you looked into the www.MSF-USA.org course yet?

Highly, HIGHLY recommend... I took it myself way back in 2001 and even taught the course for a few years. Ton of fun.

For a LOT LESS than the cost of a new Navi (it's just 200 bucks in RI I think) you spend a whole weekend learning on (and possibly dropping) someone ELSE'S bikes instead of your own under the watchful eye of trained Rider Coaches. At the very least, by the end of the class you know without a doubt whether or not motorcycles are really something you actually want to get into (it's rare, but I've actually seen people change their minds after the course). And a passing score gets you your motorcycle license, an insurance discount, and you'll also know whether or not you're ready for the Rebel right out of the gate (And in all honesty you probably will be. The Rebel is a fantastic beginner bike).

There really isn't a single reason not to. It's a guaranteed winning investment. Worst case scenario, you find out riding isn't for you and you saved yourself the cost of a Navi and the hassle of selling it.

[PurplePackage]

Lookup the CT70 if you want to see the original Navi.