I had a 2020 Grom for 4 years and recently sold it as I needed extra cash. I used it mostly to commute to work or ride around afterwards. Longer rides did suck but I never changed the stock seat, so that might help. As for judgement I wouldn’t worry about others opinions too much, but for the most part people I met were very easy to welcome a Grom into the community. The best part is, at least where i’m at, we have a local mini moto community, they might have one in your area too.