Agree but my stock 22 Grom with an ecu tune does a great job holding 55 where the Monkey can’t. A cam or larger injector may or may not work. I don’t know how to improve it and not mess with the intake or exhaust. Top speed isn’t an issue for me just the ability to hold 55 better for the Monkey
Before I started modding my Monkey, I was also looking for ways to increase power on my 2022 Monkey without much increase in noise.
I consulted with CJR and DHM and they both said intake, exhaust, and ecu are the first steps.
I did exhaust and tune first but the power increase did not justify the cost, $800.
After going full stage 2 with intake and cam, the bike pulls noticeably harder. Even at upper RPM ranges above 7000 rpm, it keeps pulling even on uphills.
Because it is louder, I do ride it rather gently around people and houses. But when I am out on the street, I don't really care if I am loud. It is safer to be heard anyway since we ride such small bikes.
In 55 mph zones, I feel very comfortable because the bike has reserve power all the way up to 63 - 64 mph. If the straight flat road continues, I can reach the top at 67 mph.
I rode my 2022 stock Grom today and it did feel more zippy than my modded Monkey in the lower rev range. Maybe it is partly because I cannot hear it, I rev it harder and carelessly, and the bike just takes off.
I wring out my Grom anywhere I please and no one will hear it. 😂
Such fun bikes!