[dascrow]

Any ideas why Honda choose the name Grom for this bike?

 

[4Nines]

It is kind of an odd name. Surely it's an acronym or means something to Honda?

 

[johng]

Good question. Its kind of an ugly word, and the bike is kind of 'unpolished' and small. It fits it actually quite well

 

[XLr8r]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=grom&page=2

 

[davmo]

Wow. With at least 8 threads up regarding the "grom" perhaps there is some aspect of this bike you have overlooked. I'm thinking " anyone know the tire pressure on the grom?" Or perhaps " where do you plan to park your grom?" Or even "do I look good sitting on my grom?" Better get to work.

 

[KlxRacer#2]

Wow. With at least 8 threads up regarding the "grom" perhaps there is some aspect of this bike you have overlooked. I'm thinking " anyone know the tire pressure on the grom?" Or perhaps " where do you plan to park your grom?" Or even "do I look good sitting on my grom?" Better get to work.

ya i think they need to calm down on the grom threads .....

 

[4Nines]

Wow. With at least 8 threads up regarding the "grom" perhaps there is some aspect of this bike you have overlooked. I'm thinking " anyone know the tire pressure on the grom?" Or perhaps " where do you plan to park your grom?" Or even "do I look good sitting on my grom?" Better get to work.

Good ideas

 

[Ls1]

computer wouldnt let me go to the link above but the term grom in Europe means "unruly kid" It is urban on the US west coast as a term for surfers and skateboarders - - the bike fits the unruly kid theme.

I talked to dealer today, I should have my order in for a black one here in the next few weeks. Can't wait - that is gona be the ultimate hooligan bike!

 

[Jordo]

Means Thunder in Polish

 

[Ls1]

Oh poor Jordo, do you know how wide open you left yourself for everyone on here to bash you with Polock jokes........I will refrain...............

 

[Jordo]

Oh geeez! What pile of poo did I step in?!?!

 

[motodevo]

I assume its short for grommet, like how skaters and surfers call the younger(smaller) kids grommets or groms

 

[pervis]

The Guy above nailed it. In wakeboarding there were always the groms. The groms were the kids who rode who weren't quite pro were still good riders who hung around. I think they probally named it that BC its a newer slang term and its not a full size bike. Its just there... kinda like kids who hang around sports start to earn respect and become decent riders

 

[johng]

The Guy above nailed it. In wakeboarding there were always the groms. The groms were the kids who rode who weren't quite pro were still good riders who hung around. I think they probally named it that BC its a newer slang term and its not a full size bike. Its just there... kinda like kids who hang around sports start to earn respect and become decent riders

Sweet, I think you guys nailed it as well and a very fitting description.

 

[Jordo]

Like that name alot now! Thanks for sharing.

 

[nielspbr]

In dutch grom means growl.

 

[RAZZO]

I like the Polish def better. Being Polish you know...

 

[Rudin]

Grom means lightning in Serbian too.

 

[Rudin]

Russian too

 

[tmas]

I found this...
tmas

3 possible meanings
surfer slang: young surfer
british slang: hooligan
russian language: thunder

oh, and there's a polish special forces unit called GROM.

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