Honda Grom

Type of motorcycle
Honda Grom
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledHonda MSX125
Production2014–present
AssemblyThailand[1]
ClassStandard
Engine124.9 cc (7.62 cu in), air-cooled, four-stroke, single
Top speed55–73 mph (89–117 km/h).[2][3]
Transmission4-speed manual
5-speed manual
Suspension31 mm inverted fork; 3.9" travel (front)
Single shock with steel box-section swingarm; 4.1" travel (rear)
BrakesSingle disc with hydraulic dual-piston caliper, 220 mm (front) & 190 mm (rear)
Tires120/70-12 (front)
130/70-12 (rear)
Rake, trail25°, 81 mm
Wheelbase1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Seat height750 mm (29.7 in)
Fuel capacity5.5 L; 1.21 imp gal (1.45 US gal)
RelatedHonda Wave

The Honda Grom (MSX125 in Europe and East Asia) is a 124.9 cc (7.62 cu in) air-cooled standard motorcycle made by Honda Motor Co. Inc. It won the Motorcycle USA Motorcycle of the Year prize for 2014.[4]

Economy and performance

Part of the Honda Grom's success has been its fuel economy rating of 134 mpg‑US (1.76 L/100 km; 161 mpg‑imp),[2] a power output of 10 hp (7.5 kW) at 7,000 rpm,[5] and a top speed of 55–73 mph (89–117 km/h).[2][3]

Variants and similar models

The Honda Grom is part of Honda's "miniMOTO" line up of "pocket-sized" motorcycles[6] (small displacement, generally 125cc or lower and sometimes referred to as "Pocket bikes," "Minibikes," or "Tiny Motorcycles.[7] Other motorcycles under the miniMOTO lineup include the MONKEY, SUPER CUB C125,[8] TRAIL125 ABS,[9] and NAVI.[10]

References

  1. ^ Bawikar, Priyadarshan (22 April 2016). "Honda Navi vs Grom: The India Angle". Autocar India. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  2. ^ a b c Petri, Josh (18 May 2016). "The Honda Grom: Big Thrills, Tiny Bike". Bloomberg. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  3. ^ a b Hoyer, Mark (5 May 2014), "Honda Grom: Characters... Bikes That Move Your Soul", Cycle World
  4. ^ Motorcycle USA Staff (30 December 2014). "Motorcycle of the Year 2014: Honda Grom". Motorcycle USA. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  5. ^ Dodson, Brian (27 May 2013). "Grom: Honda's pumped-up monkey bike hits a sweet spot". New Atlas. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  6. ^ "2022 Grom OVERVIEW - Honda".
  7. ^ "MiniMOTO - Honda".
  8. ^ "2022 Super Cub C125 ABS OVERVIEW - Honda".
  9. ^ "2021 Trail125 ABS OVERVIEW - Honda".
  10. ^ "2022 NAVI OVERVIEW - Honda".

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