Honda redesigned the Grom and the Monkey, two well-liked models in its miniMOTO series, earlier this year for 2022. The Navi, a new model from American Honda, will be added to the lineup and has a starting price of about $1,807.
The Navi should be appealing to a wide spectrum of riders, especially those who are just learning to ride. It is small, approachable, playful, and reasonably priced (it costs less than other electric bicycles). It has an automatic transmission and a fuel-efficient, user-friendly 110cc single-cylinder engine, so there is no clutch lever or shifter—you simply twist and go, just like a scooter.
The engine has an OHC with two valves, is fan-cooled, has eSP friction-reduction technology, and uses a carburetor to combine fuel and air. It includes a backup kickstarter in addition to an electric starter. The automatic centrifugal dry clutch of the V-Matic CVT (continuously variable gearbox) transmits power to the rear wheels through belt drive.
Despite the small fuel capacity of 0.9 gallons, the EPA estimates that the range might reach 99 miles between fill-ups.
The Navi’s seat height is just 30.1 inches, and it has a contemporary, blocky design that is evocative of the Grom. The Navi is incredibly simple to drive, park, load into a rack behind a vehicle, truck, or RV because to its low weight of 236 pounds, small size (50.6 inches between axles), 12-inch front wheels, and 10-inch rear wheels. Even a storage container is available for keeping a few necessities. Both the rider and a passenger can sit in the Navi’s seat, and footpegs for the passenger are a given.
“According to Brandon Wilson, Sports & Experiential Manager at American Honda, Honda has a proud history of creating miniMOTO models that welcome new riders, starting with the original Cub and continuing with the Grom. The Navi is expected to continue this tradition even further. “For well under $2,000, this miniMOTO ticks all the right boxes for novice riders, including straightforward operation, an entertaining design, minimal operating expenses, and Honda dependability.
The Navi will be on exhibit this weekend at the Progressive IMS Outdoors motorcycle event in Costa Mesa, California. It will also be one of the models available to prospective riders participating in the Motorcycle Industry Council’s Ride With Us Moto Intro program.
In January (February in California), the 2022 Honda Navi will be offered in Red, Grasshopper Green, Nut Brown, and Ranger Green.
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Is the Honda Navi sold in the United States?
The Navi miniMOTO will be sold in the United States for the 2022 model year, Honda has announced today. The compact, user-friendly miniMOTO, according to the Japanese automaker, would be reasonably priced for the US market. Wide-ranging customers find the Honda Navi appealing, particularly those who are just starting out as riders, and the carmaker will focus on that first-time user category with miniMOTO. The model has an automated transmission and a 110cc fuel-efficient engine.
Sporty and entertaining, the design allows most riders to touch the ground with both feet thanks to the seat’s low 30.1 inch height. The result is a bike that is lightweight for ease of sliding into small parking spaces, easy to transport on an RV bumper rack, and agile for managing metropolitan traffic. Even a storage container for a jacket, a snack, or textbooks is available. The Navi is currently offered in the United States and is already quite well-liked in several markets.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This bike’s main characteristic distinguishes it from the other models in our miniMOTO lineup: There is a CVT transmission in the Navi. With no clutch, no shifting, and no neutral or park, you can just fire it up, twist the throttle, and go!
cc FOUR-STROKE ENGINE
The new Navi’s dependable Honda engine is one of its better features. It is air-cooled for ease of use, provides amazing fuel efficiency, and generates a significant amount of power. It’s a single-cylinder, overhead-cam design that’s incredibly dependable and low-maintenance.
LOW SEAT HEIGHT
It is simple to get on and off the Navi thanks to its low 30-inch seat height. Furthermore, it’s simple to misstep in parking lots or at traffic lights. Particularly for taller riders, the large, flat seat makes it simple to achieve the ideal posture and to move around on.
The Honda Navi can accommodate two passengers.
Despite being a miniature motorcycle in comparison to other real motorcycles on the road, the Honda Navi doesn’t skimp on comfort. The first thing you’ll notice, according to Hot Cars, is how comfortable the seat is when you swing your leg over the bike and sit down securely.
The seat’s width and bolstering are adequate for two adult riders on a daily commute. In addition to having plenty of padding, the seat’s low 30.1-inch height also makes it comfortable for shorter riders.
Is Honda Navi a scooter or a motorcycle?
Honda’s miniMOTO roster features something for everyone, just like any great squad. The Monkey prefers retro-cool fashion, while the Grom appreciates sporty looks. The Trail 125 offers tough usefulness in opposition to the Super Cub’s urbane refinement. Team Red’s miniMOTO family may appear complete since each member fills a specific role. The new 2022 Honda Navi, on the other hand, is by far the most reasonably priced and user-friendly bike in the series.
The newest mini borrows the fan-cooled, 109cc Single from the Activa 6G and the Grom’s well-liked design language to walk the line between a twist-and-go scooter and step-over motorbike. Honda is hoping that this blend of functionality and performance will create a new market within the miniMOTO line that will serve commuters, students, and scooter converts. Honda welcomed us to Costa Mesa, California, to test the newest mini to demonstrate the Navi’s moto involvement.
Longtime Honda partners Steady Garage and MNNTHBX (man in the box) displayed their unique Navi designs before we got behind the wheel. The two designs demonstrate the Navi’s unique potential, from a Tron-inspired, cyberpunk dragster to a stereo-equipped road racer. Honda offers additional TrueTimber and Icon Motorsports graphics right away in an effort to encourage Navi owners to follow in their footsteps.
Customers have more than enough possibilities to express themselves with the Navi’s Red, Grasshopper Green (pictured), Nut Brown, and Ranger Green hue, even in stock form. We put a leg over the Navi with all four liveries present. The 30.1-inch seat height met expectations right away, as planned. Given the Navi’s 236-pound curb weight, very few riders will have trouble with the perch’s height.
The small thumper starts to purr after releasing the left-hand emergency brake and depressing the front brake lever. The emergency brake aids in keeping the Navi in place when parked because the automatic CVT transmission changes into neutral at stops. Users need only twist to move once the Single is activated. Riders are freed from friction areas and the need to change ratios thanks to the CVT. The automated drivetrain provides comparable performance while providing the approachability of a scooter.
The Honda Navi is made where?
The 109cc OHC air-cooled single-cylinder engine is situated in the back instead of the front, where an engine would typically be. This engine is taken from the hugely popular Activa scooter sold in India and Mexico; in fact, Navis headed for the US are produced in Mexico.
What caused the Honda Navi to be retired?
The Navi has outsold the Honda Grazia in India, where it sold 4,761 units in January 2022, and Honda has exported over 10,000 units of the Navi. In the Indian market, the Honda Navi had a hit and miss time. The unusual product had high initial demand, but it was unable to maintain its sales momentum. The Navi was withdrawn in 2020 as a result of the adoption of BS6 norms, which signaled its demise. However, Honda India continues to produce it because there is a high demand for the bike in foreign markets.
In November 2021, Honda introduced the Navi in the USA, where it was available for three times as much money as it was in India, where it was priced at about Rs 45,000. Along with the other specifications and features, it receives the same 110cc Honda Activa engine that it did in India. There seems to be an increased interest in the mini-bike among riders in international markets, as evidenced by a rise in demand.
INTEGRATED STORAGE AREA
Things just became a lot simpler to bring with you. The Navi includes a sizable, lockable, integrated storage compartment, which explains this. You decide what to use it for; it can store a laptop, your lunch, and much more!
COMPACT SIZE
One of the reasons the Navi is so much fun is because it is so little. Parking is also made simple by this. Its size is comparable to that of the Grom, another of our favorite miniMOTO bikes.
FUEL CAPACITY
No longer dread the petrol station! The Navi’s one-gallon gas tank makes filling up extremely affordable. You won’t need to fill up as frequently because it uses so little petrol.
AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
Here are a few ideas for how to have even more fun with your new Navi: Why not include a rear cargo rack or a windscreen as options? Also, have a look at our available graphics kit—a it’s terrific way to give your Navi a unique appearance.
Honda Navi uses fuel injection.
Today, American Honda said that the Navi, a 110 cc addition to the miniMOTO series, will be made available in the United States for a starting MSRP of $1,807.
The Navi’s design is essentially a scooter that has been given a small motorcycle’s appearance. The Navi’s seat and fuel tank reach forward to the base of the handlebars rather of having a fully underbone frame that would allow for a step-through chassis. The Navi’s engine and CVT transmission attach the steel-tube frame to the rear wheel. The end device has Grom-like aesthetics, a seat height of 30.1 inches, and a lockable, removable, 15-liter storage pod between the rider’s feet.
Most of the parallels to the Grom end there. According to Honda, the Navi’s two-valve, 109.2 cc engine and drivetrain are derived from the Honda Activa scooter. Additionally, based on spec sheets comparison, it appears that the Navi’s pressed-steel wheels—a 12-inch front rim and a 10-inch rear one—are Activa accessories as well. The noise also states that the total weight is 236 pounds.
Given the Navi’s cost, it should come as no surprise that there have been cost reductions. It does not use fuel injection; instead, it sips fuel from a 0.9-gallon fuel tank using a 16 mm carburetor. Honda claims that a few liters of juice—with a claimed consumption figure of 110 miles per gallon—will be sufficient. Front and rear drum brakes are present, and the dash is a straightforward analog instrument with a speedometer and a fuel gauge.
Given that Big Red currently has a number of 125 cc bikes in its range, including the Grom, Monkey, Super Cub, and Trail 125, Honda isn’t necessarily at the top of the list of motorcycle manufacturers to introduce a compact, simple-to-ride machine for an impressively low price. In contrast, Honda has so far sold 400,000 Groms in the United States market in 2021, with 40,000 of those machines being 125 cc and 300 cc models. Honda has sold 750,000 Groms overall over the course of the model.
In other words, if less is more, perhaps much less will also be much more. The Navi lowers the entrance barrier by more than half, with the four miniMOTO machines described above having an average MSRP of roughly $3,800. Furthermore, it appears that the margins are so slim that Honda decided to put the price at $1,807 rather than $1,800 or $1,799.
Beginning in January 2022, dealers will have the bike for sale (February in California). Thankfully, we will get to test drive the new Navi in just a few days. Check back soon for a first-ride review on Common Tread.