Test Driving the New $1,800 Honda Navi

[PooFace]

I think the main selling point for this bike is the little compartment where I can put my sandwiches and chicken tendies in.

[nixism]

I remember when I was 18, walking past a motorcycle shop and seeing a new yamaha mint 50cc scooter for $1200, or $200 deposit and $100 a month, I was paying more than that in bus fares to get to work every week, so I bought it, it cost $3 to fill and did 120km to a tank, best thing I ever

[nogarage.]

Pro tip: New brakes can take up to 100-300 miles to break in, before getting full stopping power. Drum brakes can take longer. Really wish reviewers would learn this and stop mentioning weak brakes on new bikes

[chrisp]

This is basically like a Honda Fit but in motorcycle form. Cheap, simple, reliable, practical, and very cute. Does the job well without complaints and looks good while at it

[khakuda]

I love the highway run. Out of gas, streamlining to get to 55mph. So great. Can't believe you took it on the highway!

[nishantsethix]

It was actually decently priced in India but we had a lot more options in the same price bracket. Honda here sells Honda Activa with the same engine but in an actual scooter. That made more sense to most of the people. Honda Activa is one of the highest selling 2 wheeler in India. For people who want motorbikes, we have likes of Hero, TVS(Indian Brands) who sell full size motorcycles with fi engines for only 100-200$ more. Navi was in the middle of these categories and just couldn’t fit into either. Hopefully it will catch on in US market.

[volvo]

On a beginners bike I don't have a problem with weak brakes. It keeps the new rider from grabbing a handful of front brake and crashing. For this class of bike, it's almost perfect imo.

[baronvg]

The price (under $2K), simplicity (no clutch or shifting), and practicality (storage and passenger seat) are the three things that are steering me towards buying this over a more “traditional” Grom or Monkey as a first time motorcycle.

[nameisAlina]

I've Honda Navi from 2016 in India. Still works amazing. It's not comfortable though. It was one of the cheapest auto gear motorcycle in India back thn. And in India Navi means new... it cost around 800 USD back in 2016.

[John-rwzf]

This bike really didn't seem like a possibility for me until you said it has a 100cc engine. That was when a light bulb came on in my head because many decades ago I started riding motorcycles on a 90cc Honda and actually had great fun with that bike. I would agree that 50cc scooters have very limited power but when you jump up to 100cc, that is a significant improvement. I now think that I could actually make use of a bike like this if I needed to. I would also like to compliment you on your sense of humor. You have a gift for being very funny and family friendly at the same time. The scripture reading is great and you fit that in very well too. You are a good reviewer of motorcycles and a good soul too. Thanks for the great video.

[UrbanMoto]

The irony of saying this thing can run forever on a tank of gas and then running out mid video! Love the content Sean! 😂

[footloosehobo]

I have one of these that I use in India. Had it a few years now and it’s never let me down. Great fun to ride and cooler looking than a scooty. Ride safe guys. 🙏🇮🇳👍

[v_media]

I feel you showed perfectly why this bike is carbureted aside from cost. Say you have a new rider, little to no experience, and they are supposed to play the guessing game with their fuel level. The ability to switch to reserve is the difference between a walking and riding to the next gas station.

[adamrobinette]

I just bought a Navi a few weeks ago. I absolutely love it. It's the whole thing of perception of 'speed' without any real 'speed'. With it's small size, surprising 0-30 punch, and just getting to wring it out all day, it 'feels' fast while keeping you out of trouble.

[skipdavis]

little bikes are a riot! when i was 17 (now 61) i had an old '60's honda ct90 i used to ride to my job as a waiter. i've never had so much fun! it was a gas. customers and coworkers used to joke with me about it, but i never cared. i've been riding liter class bmw's ever since, but i'm getting old now, and am looking at small bikes again.

[onefatstratcat]

My first bike was a 1969 CT-70.. When I was 16 I jumped it over 7 truck tires.. cleared em' easy.. broke the whole rear end out of the little thing :)

[nickb]

Thats insane your first bike was a Garelli too
When I was 14 I got a 1985 Garelli Basic for $300, rode it all over town to high school and back and it taught me everything I needed to know about bike maintenance. Still got it today and it's still kickin ten years later

[jnbqwhe]

This is a spin off on the most successful scooter in India
The Activa 110...
It's actually pretty great to ride..smooth efficient and cheap to maintain

Honda wanted to give the non bike riders to get a feel who didn't really like to ride scooters..
This is also highly customisable..

Unfortunately this lost out a bit on practical ity like underseat and front leg storage..
Indian buyers still preferred an Activa over this

[cool_breeze_actual]

I just bought one as my main transportation for my house in colombia. Because of the lower speeds and road conditions its perfect. 70 miles to the tank, good storage, and simple. Worth all of it. I bought a 2024 last week 3/18/24 and got it for 1800 out the door

[arnabdatta]

I owned this bike when it first came out in India. Trust me!! This bike can carry good amount of load atleast 180Kgs + rider. Intercity bike with fuel tank around 3.18 lit capacity.
Honda should consider it's electric version