Honda makes the Grom modular, Kawasaki brings back retro goodness

For those who are not in the know, the Honda Grom is an adorable 125cc city commuter that for some reason is not sold in Bangladesh. The 2021 model has bought in a plethora of new changes to the tiny bike, such as new headlights, relocated signal lights, and most importantly, quick-release body panels that can be swapped for easy customization. The update engine makes around 9.6 HP and 7.74 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the rear wheel through a new five-speed transmission. Hopefully, Honda will now consider bringing it into the country, because I want one.

Moving from modern to Retro, we the Kawasaki W175. The styling of the bike is perfect, looking like a perfectly preserved 80's motorcycle at first glance. The attention to detail is amazing, with Kawasaki going as far as to add an analog gauge cluster and a small, vintage-style name plate. The 177cc engine makes around 16 HP and 10 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the rear wheel through a five-speed. Unfortunately, that extra 10cc is just enough to prevent the bike from coming to Bangladesh. So if you want to take this beauty out for a spin, better book a ticket to India after this pandemic is over.