Cycle News Staff | November 16, 2021
Today American Honda announced the 2022 Navi, the newest addition to their miniMOTO lineup. This mini bike seems to be a mix between two of Honda’s most popular offerings, the Ruckus and the Grom. The Navi sports a 109.2cc, single-cylinder four-stroke engine paired with Honda’s V-Matic automatic transmission. In fact, it’s the same engine from the Honda Activa, which is a hugely popular model in the Asian market. With no clutch or shifter, the Navi is clearly geared towards new or beginner riders and a friendly MSRP of $1807 is certainly enticing.
The new 2022 Honda Navi
The new Navi offers a 0.9 gallon fuel tank and Honda claims it has an EPA fuel mileage rating of 110.3 mpg. Other notable features include a 12 inch front and 10 inch rear wheel, 130mm drum brakes, a 26.8 mm inverted fork, and a large display with analog speedometer and fuel gauge. The Navi will hit dealers in January 2022 and comes in four colors; red, grasshopper green, nut brown, and ranger green.
The 109.2cc four-stroke engine is the same one found in the Honda Activa.
The official press release from American Honda is below.
American Honda confirmed today that the Navi miniMOTO will be offered in the U.S. market for the 2022 model year. Small, accessible, enjoyable and priced extremely competitively, the Navi appeals to a wide range of customers, especially those just learning to ride. The model has a fuel-efficient, user-friendly 110cc engine and an automatic transmission – so no shift lever or clutch lever. The look is sporty and fun, and the seat has a low, 30.1 inch height, so most riders can touch the ground with both feet. The combination is a bike that’s nimble for navigating city traffic, easy to carry on an RV bumper rack and lightweight to simplify maneuvering into tight parking spots. There’s even a storage bin for stowing a jacket, snack or textbooks. Already very popular in some markets, the Navi is now available in the United States.
The Navi comes with a convenient storage compartment.
“From the original Cub to the Grom, Honda has a proud legacy of producing miniMOTO models that open doors to new riders, and the Navi is set to extend that trend even further,” said Brandon Wilson, Sports & Experiential Manager at American Honda. “This miniMOTO checks all the boxes for new riders, like simple operation, a fun design, low operating costs and Honda reliability – all for well under $2,000. We’re pleased to make motorcycling possible for more riders by offering the Navi in the U.S.”
A simple but effective display.
NAVI
Somewhat of a mix between Honda’s Ruckus and Grom (each of which is popular enough to have developed its own subculture), the Navi has the styling of a motorcycle and some convenience features of a scooter, including Honda’s V-Matic automatic transmission – just twist the throttle to go! It’s all wrapped up in an appealing miniMOTO package that’s fun and easy to personalize, for example with Honda Accessory graphics produced in collaboration with Icon. The Navi also has an amazingly low MSRP and gas-sipping performance, putting it within reach of almost any customer. With Honda’s proven quality and reliability, it’s also a dependable way to get around town – far more convenient than public transportation or carpooling. There’s never been a better way for new riders to discover just how enjoyable, convenient and practical motorcycling can be.
MSRP: $1,807
Colors: Red; Grasshopper Green; Nut Brown; Ranger Green
Availability: January 2022 (February in California)
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