That Didn't Go As Planned: Can The Honda Navi Beat The Monkey In This Surprising MPG Test?

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  • @ZantharEos
    @ZantharEos ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I don't think the monkey is a better value at over 2x the cost. And yeah shifting is fun. But you know what's more fun? Buying 2 navis and riding with a friend

  • @a.foster199
    @a.foster199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I don’t think this is very fair situation to test the Navi. It’s not really for someone in Colorado pinning it back trying to beat headwinds on a cross country highway. Let me reassure anyone who has one ordered or wants one.
    I got mine in the last couple of weeks and have been riding it every day I can.
    For context I live in hilly Seattle, and I’m 212 lbs.
    My first tank of gas got me around 60 miles. But each subsequent tank has gotten me more and more. I think I’m up to about 75-80 mpg depending on my route.
    We have a lot of 35-40 mph two lane highways that are inter-suburban traveling roads. Most people go about 40-45 mph on them, and the Navi stays right with them. The steeper hills keep me topped at about 35, but I just navigate myself to roads that are lightly used so I’m not really bogging anyone down.
    More often than not, on my routes, someone is holding me up more often than I’m holding up someone else. The important part is just finding routes to your destination that are a good fit for a mini moto. I’ve had an absolute blast on mine, and I just wouldn’t have been able to afford any of the pricier bikes, especially the way they mark these up in the Seattle area.

    • @urmomwuzhere
      @urmomwuzhere ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a city bike that can get on the highway briefly in a pinch. This wasn't really an ideal testing ground.

  • @Prepare2Survive
    @Prepare2Survive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    That means the Monkey gets 72% better MPG than the Navi. My Honda Ruckus can do 43mph on flat roads and I've been averaging 105mpg with it. I'm guessing you might need to adjust your carburetor for the higher altitude.

    • @siddharthkapadia7674
      @siddharthkapadia7674 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I had a scooter with same 110cc engine that gave me same mileage around 35kmpl that is around 80mpg.
      Mine was Honda Activa 2nd Generation. Honda later solved this problem later in 4th Generation models which gave around 50kmpl.

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@siddharthkapadia7674 pretty weird to me that the 110 smaller navi gets worse mpg than the 125 grom. Maybe it has something to do with efficiency. I had a 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 and it would get about 35-40mpg how I rode it. My father has the exact same year motorcycle except it was a 2000cc and I would get 45-50 on that driving the same way. Bigger engine but better fuel economy. I think this happens because my 1600 had to work ever so slightly harder to propel me down the road. The 2000 burns more fuel per ignition in the cylinder, but it is a stronger engine and so it would get you up to speed a little faster than the 1600 and it would sit lower in the rpms to propel me at faster speeds. So my speed would go up and my engine rpm on a larger engine would go down, and I'd end up getting better fuel economy on a bike with 400 more ccs worth of displacement. I think it has to do with something like that. The 2000 was heavier than the 1600 too. It got better fuel economy with saddle bags and bigger windshields and accessories too. I think it just has more power and so you get up to speed faster and end up using less fuel eventhough it's a bigger engine with more power. Idk. I could be wrong.

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrMoneyHelper interesting that you mention this. I didn't know BMW performed this experiment. Very interesting 🤔 could be that too. Better gear ratios for the speeds in my area could also play a big part

    • @el_italo_rd9955
      @el_italo_rd9955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheAnnoyingBoss automatic transmision consume more gasoline...not only that the engine is smaller wich means that an adult riding the navi will make the scooter demand more.power.

    • @MorganaRavenheart
      @MorganaRavenheart ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've got a Yamaha XF50 C3, 49cc, does 45+, and gets 135 mpg, it's insane, lol.

  • @trylessego
    @trylessego 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Maybe dont do burnouts in the dirt .

  • @speakingout6345
    @speakingout6345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I know the Navi is basically a scooter but the price is really impressive. If only they offered the Honda trail for near this price and offered cheaper shipping.

  • @WW-wf8tu
    @WW-wf8tu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am not surprised by any of this. They are not designed to do what you just did. While it was not planned to happen that way, it just goes to show, play things like those bikes should stay inside of the school yards. lol I would not buy either bike for anything more than putting around camp grounds or small towns. Obviously you 2 know this. And seems most of the viewers do as well.

  • @Handsygrandma
    @Handsygrandma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    It just feels like we took a Navi and didn’t break it in. Then we took it on the freeway and pinned the throttle the whole time. So on one hand, we’re putting the bike through a realistic situation it will be put in from time to time. But on the other, it was kind of out of its element into a headwind and without a good broken in engine that uses a carb. So your numbers are real. But not a true representation of the bikes average performance over time. I’ve been going 60 miles on .55 gal consistently. Just to put in my two cents. Following the break in process so far. This video depicts a rare situation and I’m sure I would get 80mpg doing that. But the way I’ve been riding mine around town, it’s been 110mpg. A little less for the first 100 miles. Just about 300 miles on the odometer now. It’s a delightful bike for the environment I have to ride in.

    • @ghillysniper45
      @ghillysniper45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tbh I also don't understand the reason they pinned the throttle, like I understand most roads in the US are above 30mph but the economy band on the Navi is 30-40mph so them having pinned the throttle is a bit defeating of the purpose of the test imo

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ghillysniper45 bro you have to pin the throttles on all the mini motos. They live their whole lives right at redline. BakerxDerek In Cali has been riding groms for years pinned at redline.

    • @andrewgee241
      @andrewgee241 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If they didn't pin the throttle they would have been run over by a 5000 pound vehicle.

    • @dylanneal6363
      @dylanneal6363 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      change the clutch out, there's a TH-cam video of a guy changing out the clutch on his and after the clutch swap. his clutch weighed 2.5lbs less. which really helped acceleration and probably mpgs too. I was really impressed.

  • @grahamsteckly9511
    @grahamsteckly9511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Two questions. How many miles on the Navi? (broken in?)what is your elevation? It says in the manual to re-jet above 5000 ft. Great video. 🐵🛵🙂

    • @J.Young808
      @J.Young808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      TFL is always talking about how they are a mile above sea level (5,280 ft) in their Car/Truck/SUV reviews. Boulder where their office is sits at 5,318 feet. They said at the start they haven’t re-jetted the carb yet. Not sure why they didn’t remark about that in the ending.

    • @bigretardhalo
      @bigretardhalo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Came here looking for a comment about the Navi being carbed and potentially running fat for the elevation… I think it had a lot to do with it… that being said chalk up one more reason to like fuel injection.

  • @andreperry7995
    @andreperry7995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Navi is getting around town not the getting on the highway with. Did not like the video.

  • @jarekmace1536
    @jarekmace1536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm seeing comments about break-in and re-jetting, but you also didn't couldn't take into account the fuel wasted playing in the dirt that the Monkey didn't do. That burns A LOT of fuel. Remember, acceleration is where the most fuel is used.

    • @gwlane5509
      @gwlane5509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And the fact that Navi rider was full throttle all the freaking time...on purpose I'd bet....

  • @andrewsmith9575
    @andrewsmith9575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Another great video guys! Re-jetting the Navi would help, but you will shave top end speed off doing that. Because of the thin air we deal with here, sea level tuned bikes loose at least 15% in performance and fuel economy (carbureted). Fuel injection tames that a little, but still will loose performance. Because you two have not lived here long, I would love to show you how to get from the studio in Boulder to the tumble weed ranch on all back roads with posted 45 mph most of the way. It would add maybe ten more miles and 20 min longer, but your reduced heart rate and increased safety make for a really fun ride. Bikes were designed for urban city riding. Ringing the neck of these two mini motos on hwy, the Navi will become a big gulp on the fuel side, with the Monkey not so much.

  • @jeanP924
    @jeanP924 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am so excited I just bought a red Navi and a green Navi. I can't wait to show all my friends how they can spend quality time with the grandkids! We are the cool grandparents in town!

  • @vincentvaicunas1458
    @vincentvaicunas1458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Considering your elevation and the difference in price your the Navi did well. At half the price OTD it gets more than half the mpg. Once your Navi gets some miles and warm weather it should do better in the MPG department.

    • @anthonyrstrawbridge
      @anthonyrstrawbridge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Interesting comments. The valuation comparison makes sense. I was thinking about the break in period too, maybe 500 miles until the engine fully breaks in? Warm temperatures result in less air density though. Generally speaking, a 4 stroke combustion engine loses three percent of its rated power for every 1,000 feet of altitude gained.

    • @thatguyjd281
      @thatguyjd281 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      My Navi got crap mpg the first 400miles like 50 miles a tank(regular tank with out reserve) now it's about 70-85 depending on riding

  • @robertyoung8289
    @robertyoung8289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The Navi is just a tool. The Monkey is so much more.

  • @smoothedblock8553
    @smoothedblock8553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As previous comments said... no break-in. (Not Smart). Also, minis are Not made for the highway. You guys do well on video editing, but the concept of the content was not intelligent.

  • @thjacobi
    @thjacobi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'd like to see a Navi mpg test keeping it to just around town, nothing over 40mph like it seems to be designed for.

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would definitely be interesting to see if the grom gets better fuel economy at speeds below 40. If your cruising around a small town at 30-35 all day just putting around for fun, it would be interesting to see if the Grom starts to fall behind in mpg or not. The navi probably gets better fuel economy the slower you go. Slower you go the less you'll burn so it probably matters less at that point anyway though tbh. Plus how do you get a miles per gallon if it takes you longer to go a mile? Will it burn more or less? Idk tbh

  • @Kamarov2090
    @Kamarov2090 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Given that the navi is basically honda activa with a different body you should get about 45km/l i think the fuel economy took a big hit on the highway section since it really not "geared" for american highway speeds

  • @snupermoto723
    @snupermoto723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Navi is running rich due to elevation is my guess

    • @badass1g
      @badass1g 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This!! They need to try 85 or 87 octane and it will run better at this elevation. Running to Rich with 91

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@badass1g I might be dumb, but why would octane have anything to do with if it's running rich? If it's running rich it's going to run rich whether or not you use premium or not, simply because it's got too little oxygen at altitude and thus it has too much fuel to get a full burn without having extra going out the tailpipe wasted. Only issue is, since it's carbed you could just re-jet it, but while that's a solution, if you ever find yourself riding your navi at sea level, then you'll be running too lean, with too much atmosphere and not enough fuel. For a bike like this getting the mpg it does, if it was me I wouldn't even sorry about the hassle of rejeting the carb. 80 mpg not fully broken in is still very good for a 2k bike from the factory. Probably not worth the effort in rejeting unless you're quick with it. The money it would save you might not counterbalance the time it took to re-jet the carb for Denvers high elevation 😂

  • @amelsfr
    @amelsfr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel like these guys don't know much about carburators nor Colorado... are those guys from Cali?

  • @TheIrishPhantom
    @TheIrishPhantom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It really surprised me how far the Monkey could go on a single tank of fuel being pushed hard. Gas stations in TN/NC mountains were not everywhere and the only time I came very close to running out was Cherohala Skyway (A whole lot of clutch coasting downhill was involved) 😅Now my CRF450RL Hell Nah 80 miles and no fuel gauge, talk about sketch.
    So if you plan on some long distance hauls on a Monkey it's got enough fuel to go further than you think it would. Just plan out your gas stations ahead of time.

  • @jonnyboy1561
    @jonnyboy1561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You'd probably get better mpg if you didn't run "premium" its not higher quality, just higher octane. No added benefit and sometimes it causes poorer fuel economy.

  • @Peter-mcmcmc
    @Peter-mcmcmc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As the owner of a '21 Blue Monkey, I like the videos you've made on this bike. Good stuff; thank you!

  • @jaytownjunkyardfiles1999
    @jaytownjunkyardfiles1999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredibly ignorant to pull out in front of a tractor trailer/driver, who earns a living consuming miles, with a 7hp mini. The premise of this video is great but you two need to fall on some common sense once in a while. The minis, there are ways to destroy engine efficiency and MPG, I don't think Honda put much effort into getting MPG out of the Navi engine as it does their other motorcycles. The Navi basically competes with the CRF300L for MPG.

  • @kf4293
    @kf4293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was very enlightening. I've been interested in the Navi, but I'm thinking something with the 125 would be better now.

  • @renehenriquez666
    @renehenriquez666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice vídeo guys we need more of this with the Honda adv150 for example and for the super cub I think is the same mpg from trail ct125 or not?

  • @jareddegood8313
    @jareddegood8313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Awesome stuff guys. Would like to see the Navi’s carb set up professionally by a mechanic with optimal air/fuel ratio and run the test a second time. Or maybe see how the Navi compares to a Honda Ruckus for a little more money.

  • @Osprey81
    @Osprey81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I would think a carb rejet would be a good idea for the carburetor in the Navi. That thing has to be running super rich at that altitude.

    • @ark6959
      @ark6959 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I thought that as well. I have a Navi and it came stock with an 85 main jet. Since I live at 6700’ I ordered an 80 main jet for it. Turns out the 80 was a bit lean (in cool weather). I put the 85 back in! Mileage doesn’t really matter to me since my commute is only three miles and the Navi is just so fun for my needs. Also, as it is breaking in, the power is improving and the suspension is too. Still won’t compare with the fuel injected and better suspended Monkey. Apples to oranges, haha!

  • @123edwardzpad
    @123edwardzpad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not a good test. The Navi has not been adjusted ifor mile high driving. Yeah let's compare EFI to an unadjusted carburetor. Real good test, not. . Possibly some do not care or there is confirmation bias. Jet or adjust the carb on the Honda Navi, please.

  • @DuggleBogey
    @DuggleBogey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can't get out the door with a Monkey for less than $5K. Three thousand dollars buys a lot of gas even at 79Mpg. The only reason to buy the Monkey is that it is more fun, not to save money on gas.

    • @PhilipStratton
      @PhilipStratton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed, $3k gets you 600 gallons at $5/gallon. Getting 80mpg would mean your break-even point is nearly 47k miles. The Navi is a better value from a strictly financial perspective. Maybe not the better choice depending one’s use case.

  • @Xcorgi
    @Xcorgi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly you’d be better off with Honda Metro or a Ruckus instead of a Navi.

  • @brianm5753
    @brianm5753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    navi was failed by the transmission

  • @xorbe2
    @xorbe2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My 2022 Grom dash claimed 165 mpg before I sold it. I said the Navi was going to be an mpg lemon (carb + cvt + less power) but nobody wanted to hear it. Both are too slow though, we need a 200cc Grom, that would sell way way better than the current Grom, it would be 50-state freeway legal and top out at an honest 70 which is usable.

    • @johnw65
      @johnw65 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd like to see the Navi style conversion on a People 175 or Honda equivalent.

    • @Oouther1
      @Oouther1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Crazy isn't it! After a mere 38,000 miles you'd have paid the same for the driving the Navi as the the Grom lol

    • @wes326
      @wes326 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think 250 is the sweet spot for small motorcycles. With anything smaller you are giving up something.

  • @arcris1
    @arcris1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do get what you pay for. The Navi Was designed for Intown commuting not Highway riding. Fuel injection versus carburetor? What would you expect?

  • @jaredschultz7358
    @jaredschultz7358 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fuel injected engines automatically just for elevation to the O2 sensor carbureted engines do not

  • @suomenpresidentti
    @suomenpresidentti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    $ 4.79 per gallon?
    Crazy cheap. It's $ 10 here In Finland.
    I can get 190 Mpg with my 2019 monkey when driving gently.
    Done 20k miles with the thing and loved every one of them.

    • @svendolufsen849
      @svendolufsen849 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gas was $1.20 for around a month in Toledo, OH 2 years ago in 2020 lol

  • @Clearanceman2
    @Clearanceman2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those bikes, especially the scooter are for urban commuting.

  • @QuasiMotard
    @QuasiMotard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yep, I was surprised when my Navi ran down to reserve at only 53 miles the first time. Re-priming the carburetor at 11:35 can be very tricky in busy traffic. Preventing engine flame-out while switching to reserve is tricky, and rolling restarts aren't always possible. 😉👍 --QM

    • @56chevyguy
      @56chevyguy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A rolling restart I dont think is a possibility on the Navi considering you have to have the bake applied to use the starter

    • @QuasiMotard
      @QuasiMotard ปีที่แล้ว

      @Squid Missile It can be done, but the timing is tricky. The brake only needs to be applied enough to engage the brake switch and enable the starter. The problem is that the Navi slows down fast without power, so you could end up sitting still before it fires up again... ask me how I know! 🤣👍 --QM

  • @Greenface34
    @Greenface34 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He kept calling the same bike, a monkey and a navvy. I don’t even know which one he’s driving at this point.
    😂

  • @luvnotvideos
    @luvnotvideos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Smaller tires and slower speeds makes for a rougher time on the road. For pure city commuting, or a first bike someone rides to school, the Navi would probably be just fine as long as secondary neighborhood roads are taken. But I wouldn't recommend it for longer commutes, aggressive traffic, or on roads with a lot of potholes.

  • @johnw65
    @johnw65 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Carb vs Fuel Injection.... Not surprising. Also, How did rider weights and apparel compare? I noticed the Navi rider wearing a baggy coat which itself is not good for fuel economy.

    • @johnw65
      @johnw65 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This guy needs more experience. Carbed scooters do best between 1/2 and 3/4 throttle. Full crank wastes a lot of fuel.

  • @roller8918
    @roller8918 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sweet spot for the Navi is 25 to 35 mph for the 100+ mpg. Watch the original motovolgs from India.

  • @frank2043
    @frank2043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2022 Super Cub Vs Monkey MPG
    Run them both until dry and see which will go the extra Mile

  • @daveplem
    @daveplem 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video makes a very strong case for a TW200.

    • @travisb9130
      @travisb9130 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have one and it's still lacking on the highway. It will do it but will buzz your hands off. Absolute top speed on mine is 78.

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@travisb9130 I think Honda needs to cram the rebel 300 engine in the Grom, trail 125 and the monkey. Sell it sorta like how they do the rebel 300 and 500 except sell the minis with the 125 and instead of calling the rebel that has 276cc or whatever a "300" like they do now, just call it a 250 so they can say you can get a Grom in a 125 or 250. Plus the rebel 300 engine has a 6 speed. So you could get the 125 in 5 speed or a "250" rebel 300 engine with the 6 speed. Then you could actually take the Grom probably even up above 80mph pretty easy since it's so much lighter than the rebel 300. Maybe even add cruise control as an option to the 300 Grom, a bit like how the rebel 1100 has it from the factory. Then you could actually build a legit touring Grom that can go 80 mph from factory even if you throw on a windshield and saddle bags. Would be so cool. Keep it on scooter tires. I think if they did this with all the minis, if they made the larger engine options belt drive instead of chain, that would cut down on maintenance too. I've never had a bike where I have to clean a chain. I hate cleaning chains

  • @MrCODEmaster00
    @MrCODEmaster00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about Honda Grom vs. Monkey? I like look of Grom, and practical design, more than Monkey, but like the Monkey's MPG.

  • @stevend1420
    @stevend1420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dudes yall are on hwy 66 and 119 I know exactly where yall passed! I live in longmont. I knew you guys were from Colorado but I started recognizing where you are. Like coming off 119 into iris in boulder

    • @taylormichae21
      @taylormichae21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i was considering a bike for local area and youtube has really been getting me with all these bike channels being from around here!

  • @fly1327
    @fly1327 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My experience on my previous 1966 S90. Running around conservatively, really great mileage similar to the Monkey here, but when you're WOT all the time, well WOT is not efficient at all. Tells you there's a sweet spot for non-freeway commuter bikes, me thinking 125-150cc.

  • @petescarperi3711
    @petescarperi3711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I got a Navi for my daughter, but find myself driving it a lot, as it’s fun around town . I am about 200 lbs , and only get around 45-55 miles before I need to go to reserve tank . Believe Honda was too optimistic on MPG , other than that it’s a fun bike . Can get to 45-48 MPH on a straightaway on a good day . Great video, really enjoyed, as well as your other mini Moto videos . Thanks!

    • @coralcortez3879
      @coralcortez3879 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      how is it? i weight 190lbs and want to get a navi

    • @petescarperi3711
      @petescarperi3711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@coralcortez3879 so far I like it more than I thought I would. I have bigger bikes , but the Navi is relaxing to drive around on, just twist & go . Got it for my daughter, but I ride it more than her .

    • @johnw65
      @johnw65 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@coralcortez3879 Like Pete Scaperi, I bought my wife a Kymco S200 (163cc) scooter, I've put 1500 miles on it and she hasn't even rode it yet! My son bought his wife a Navi and same... He rides it all over the place! LOL They get best mpg backed off full throttle. So, this test was misleading.

    • @michaeljoesmith3977
      @michaeljoesmith3977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@coralcortez3879 I have a 2022 Navi and I am 240 lbs. It will go 45 easily with me on board on level roads. Up hill usually will slow down to 40. Gas mileage is about 55 mpg before reserve switch goes on.

  • @ppipowerclass
    @ppipowerclass 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The navi would be best for people just starting, due to no clutch and the much lower price point.

  • @venza907
    @venza907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Navi is more of a city bike, not for hwy.

  • @alexp6409
    @alexp6409 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Did you fill both with premium at the beginning like you did at the end? That could have had an adverse effect on both power and MPG since both are designed to run on regular (87 in the US)...

    • @frostedjedi
      @frostedjedi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's not how octane works. That wouldn't affect the outcome.

    • @alexp6409
      @alexp6409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@frostedjedi Either way, it's a waste of money to put premium in a vehicle designed to run on regular.

    • @frostedjedi
      @frostedjedi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexp6409 very true. Although at .5 gallons, a negligible cost.

    • @johnw65
      @johnw65 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@frostedjedi A carb bike not rejetted for high alt. will run better on lower octane fuel. 85 octane would be way better for the Navi than 91...

  • @MrCatalina31768
    @MrCatalina31768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love my monkey. I wish I had more time to ride it!

  • @farragonepenthean4713
    @farragonepenthean4713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’d like to see this test conducted again once the Navi has had plenty of break-in miles. I’ve noticed that these MiniMotos dont get nearly the mileage they should until they’ve got 400-600 miles on them.

    • @lazlolorintz-independentre459
      @lazlolorintz-independentre459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No need to break any brand new engine in tbh.... but yeah go like 700-800 miles and you'll know what's you're getting into

  • @landeRUCK
    @landeRUCK หลายเดือนก่อน

    Navi mileage sucks when I had one I’d be lucky to get 70-75 miles a tank. Really sucked compared to grom, monkey, trail and even ruckus and metropolitan. I’d recommend to anyone to get one of those over the Navi might cost more but totally worth it. Navi is a waste of space in the Honda lineup

  • @richardwilliams6982
    @richardwilliams6982 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    And it’s possible to upgrade the engine to a 150 cc would like to see that too like I said I have one and so far just makes it seem it’s not a good travel bike for long distance it’s good for around town on 300+ might get even shitty mileage for distance at top speed but mine does seem to get up to 50 but that’s like peg to the floorboard

  • @sylvainmichaud2262
    @sylvainmichaud2262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When you're on the Navi, it seems like even reality is catching up with you pretty quickly.

  • @CraigSmith568
    @CraigSmith568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would take the trail 125 over both of these.

  • @RickRijuanaPro
    @RickRijuanaPro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dope video.
    I say another video where they said the Navi doesn't hit that 100 MPG as advertised.

  • @imperialrving4435
    @imperialrving4435 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All the TH-cam videos I’ve been watching have been touting the Navi low $1800 price, I don’t know what the out the door price is elsewhere, but the Honda dealers withina 200 mile radius of me are between $3600-$3900, twice the msrp! and way more than I would spend on a tiny underpowered scooter.

    • @_purge9488
      @_purge9488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      $2500 OTD with title and registration fees included. Indianapolis IN.
      200 miles in and tons of fun for city riding.

    • @imperialrving4435
      @imperialrving4435 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_purge9488 I ended up buying a Honda Ct70 clone that’s 125cc delivered for $1600. that looks and works great.

    • @_purge9488
      @_purge9488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@imperialrving4435 not my style but looks fun!

    • @JustMamba
      @JustMamba 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      1800 where I'm at in texas. They got a crap ton of them 30 miles from where I'm at, at that price.

    • @ron5454
      @ron5454 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's because their are a bunch of low life dealers out there that are just raping the public. Thousand dollar mark up, SMH. I found a dealer here in California that's kinda far from me but no mark up, no prep fees. I have to wait till the next shipment to get mine but I'm saving 1600 bucks. I'll wait.

  • @yamkaw346
    @yamkaw346 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Using 91 octane on such low compression engines seems like an interesting choice.

  • @garybrown9062
    @garybrown9062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Monkey is nice but the Grom has better instrumentation now and is a better value than the Monkey. That being said the Monkey and Grom get even better fuel mileage with the new more efficient motor and 5 speed transmission.

  • @iMotoTactic00L
    @iMotoTactic00L 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Monkey all day!

  • @andyballard5311
    @andyballard5311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have that exact monkey, same color. Very dependable and I get a lot of comments when I stop at gas stations to get a coke. The seat is very comfortable. I like to ride mine much slower, maybe 40mph so I stick to the backroads. I bought it to take camping and maybe cruise the strip down at Panama City or Fernandina. Haven't had the chance to do that yet.

  • @richardwilliams6982
    @richardwilliams6982 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is there a way you can upgrade the tank on it to a bigger tank I like to upgrade mine to 1 2 gallon tank or 1.5 gallons is it possible to see a video on that

  • @cool_breeze_actual9643
    @cool_breeze_actual9643 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've got a navi, in south america. It's a city,like super downtown scooter. I get about 91 mpg but I'm rarely going over 25mph.

  • @Jake12399
    @Jake12399 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can't run a small engine at high RPM and expect good gas mileage. That Navi should stick to the surface streets.

  • @badass1g
    @badass1g 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At your high elevation you could and should def experiment with running 85 or 89 octane because you’re running to rich on the navi at high altitude. It would run better with lower octane in that situation.

  • @fingerhorn4
    @fingerhorn4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Navi is the worst machine Honda have ever made. It's a bargain basement bike, but much worse than that because it offers a false economy. At the same time the Monkey is a great bike but way over-priced. Honda are being greedy. They need to discount the Monkey and Grom as neither are worth the inflated price. This is the problem with "lifestyle" transport. They are either too expensive or plain rip offs. As charming as the Monkey bike is you'd be better off with a PCX. Better speed. More room for luggage. Better spec. And nearly the same fuel economy.

  • @robertyoung8289
    @robertyoung8289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm a wealthy man with lots of toys. My 2021 Monkey may be my favorite. Brings me right back to when I was 13 riding my trail 70.

    • @Kimbrough87
      @Kimbrough87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Let me hold 500k 👀

    • @athiftsabit1208
      @athiftsabit1208 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gimme 1k pls 🥺

    • @AozoraUltra2006
      @AozoraUltra2006 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, uh, I’m a distant cousin of yours. My name is Greg. Uh, let me know how I can provide value

    • @CalebBoender
      @CalebBoender ปีที่แล้ว

      @@athiftsabit1208 😢😂😂😂😂

  • @gregspears9022
    @gregspears9022 ปีที่แล้ว

    Picked up a new navi for my wife. Had .3 mile on it at purchase. Rode back roads home for a hr and 10 min in 53 degree weather with a full tank. 36 miles home burnt 3/4 of a tank. I’ll compare it again once it got it 600 mile break in. But that initial mileage is crap.

  • @beausbargarage6213
    @beausbargarage6213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m only getting like 65 mpg on my Navi Way way off from advertising

  • @tommays56
    @tommays56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The EFI motor is ALWAYS going to be better Having ridden my carburetor Suzuki GS850 through the West several times it always barely ran at high elevations

  • @Snowaxe3D
    @Snowaxe3D ปีที่แล้ว

    The difference is Manual and CVT,
    CVT are less efeecient than Gears, Power lose is inevitable in CVTs

  • @ianendangan7462
    @ianendangan7462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The monkey has an EFI and manual clutch, that's a good parts if you wanted a good mileage. The Navi has a carb and using CVT scoot engine.

  • @travelinman482
    @travelinman482 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First, why is Alex sticking his finger all the way in the fuel neck of the gas tank? Secondly, why are you guys being assholes to the trucker by cutting him off? I mean, these mini motors are too slow and dangerous for highway driving.

  • @CharltonLatchford
    @CharltonLatchford ปีที่แล้ว

    semi behind you ... move over onto the emergency lane. Why stick in the middle of the lane as though you were riding a Harley?

  • @AhmadAlAjeel
    @AhmadAlAjeel ปีที่แล้ว

    Is that the 5speed monkey or 4speed? I have the 2019 4 speed, is there any major differences in mpg? Im sure 5 speed will be better on gas mileage but by how much?

  • @moctarjohnson8887
    @moctarjohnson8887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly the reason I don't buy carburetors on bikes anymore, I'd rather just replace the pump on an injected bike than pay more money for fuel on an incorrectly tuned carb. Some people like it, I say its obscelete technology

  • @Surestick88
    @Surestick88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Belt style CVTs have their advantages but efficiency isn't one of them. On something underpowered like one of these the difference in efficiency vs. a traditional transmission is going to be a huge factor in fuel efficiency and top speed.

  • @Templateideas097
    @Templateideas097 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's almost twice the fuel efficiency! Why would you go with the Navi?

  • @hvymax
    @hvymax 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's enough to make me appreciate my KLR 650.

  • @prestongriffin416
    @prestongriffin416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i think maybe the best place for the navi is in town or just putting around on country roads with a 110 cc motor can expect to much.good video

  • @milo8425
    @milo8425 ปีที่แล้ว

    "we didn't tune it for altitude even though it's not fuel injected."
    Also
    "Let's test its performance!"

  • @ecrusch
    @ecrusch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Numbers don't lie. I'd be afraid of getting run over on that Navi. The Trail 125cc is more worth it.

  • @SlayStarProductions
    @SlayStarProductions ปีที่แล้ว

    With CVT transmission don't expect better gas mileage with it.

  • @andreperry7995
    @andreperry7995 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did not like the video guys. There is another video on TH-cam. This guy got 90 miles on a single tank of gas.

  • @alistairkip7303
    @alistairkip7303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why do I love 2 wheels so much!!! lol.... :)

  • @lemonmanoftexas6892
    @lemonmanoftexas6892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the navi is just honda saying" you dont need anything fancy to have fun"

  • @kyliancoleman7295
    @kyliancoleman7295 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Navi full peg gets 50 miles per gallon at no more than 35 miles per mile I get the claimed 100 mpg

  • @hvymax
    @hvymax 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NC750 gets that kind of mileage.

  • @KungFuChess
    @KungFuChess ปีที่แล้ว

    Navi is meant for city commuting. For that it's the best.

  • @AverageReviewsYT
    @AverageReviewsYT ปีที่แล้ว

    The Navi was a africa reject.. so they had to do something with it

  • @FranklinBurns42
    @FranklinBurns42 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the I Did That Biden sticker on the gas pump. Lol

  • @jethroorhtej4126
    @jethroorhtej4126 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Navi is half the price. This is comparing apples to oranges.

  • @matthewward7457
    @matthewward7457 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Trail gets better MPG than Navi. Hands down.

  • @ronhackney324
    @ronhackney324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really you can’t pull over on the shoulder and let the semi go by!!

  • @ShawnPhillips-w6w
    @ShawnPhillips-w6w 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bad test, navi was pinned 100% .the aweet spot os 30-35, not 50mph

  • @cerealtiller
    @cerealtiller 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Was the Navi's Choke partially Closed?

  • @alexgomezhernandez3796
    @alexgomezhernandez3796 ปีที่แล้ว

    Navi has a carburetor vs the EFI on the Monkey or the Grom

  • @leebrewer7394
    @leebrewer7394 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    On a 40mph road I get 118 mpg. 2019 PCX 150.

  • @dannymccullagh8211
    @dannymccullagh8211 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Vance hynes header pos broke twice on me😮😢 sucks