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Cycle News 2021 Issue 49 December 7

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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no clutch. The comfortable cockpit offers a Grom-like riding position with traditional footpegs and handlebars. There's even passenger pegs and enough room to squeeze your lucky date on the back. Up front, a 0.9-gallon fuel tank gets a claimed 110 mpg while a simple analog speed- ometer and fuel gauge give traditional readouts. Down below, there's a convenient storage compartment with room for some groceries, textbooks or a blanket and speaker to hit the beach. The Navi is not approved for freeway riding. Out on the road, the Navi is everything you'd expect. Its simple design rides on a 12-inch front and a 10-inch rear wheel, slowed down by 130mm drum brakes, and cushioned by a 26.8mm inverted fork and a single monoshock. What it might lack in "performance" it more than makes up for in the fun department. The Navi is perfect for riding around town and offers more power than a scooter but still less than something like a Grom. You can make passes with reasonable confidence and cruise at speeds of 40-50 mph with ease. While there's no intimidating power at the throttle, the Navi still pos- sesses enough juice to put a big smile on your face. The bike is super nimble and easy to turn and negotiate through QUICKSPIN I 2022 Honda Navi P84 (Left) Like the Rukus, the Navi uses an automatic CVT transmission. No shifting. (Bottom left) Drum brakes all around. Suspension is handled by a single non- adjustable shock.

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