Honda Grom
The Honda Grom (MSX125 in Europe and East Asia) is a 124.9 cc (7.62 cu in) air-cooled motorcycle made by Honda Motor Co. Inc. It won the Motorcycle USA Motorcycle of the Year prize for 2014.[2]
Manufacturer | Honda |
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Also called | Honda MSX125 |
Production | 2014–present |
Assembly | Thailand[1] |
Class | Standard |
Engine | 124.9 cc (7.62 cu in), air-cooled, four-stroke, single |
Transmission | 4-speed manual |
Suspension | 31 mm inverted fork; 3.9" travel (front) Single shock with steel box-section swingarm; 4.1" travel (rear) |
Brakes | Single disc with hydraulic dual-piston caliper, 220 mm (front) & 190 mm (rear) |
Tires | 120/70-12 (front) 130/70-12 (rear) |
Rake, trail | 25°, 81 mm |
Wheelbase | 1,200 mm (47.2 in) |
Seat height | 750 mm (29.7 in) |
Fuel capacity | 5.5 l; 1.21 imp gal (1.45 US gal) |
Related | Honda Wave |
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),[3] a power output of 10 hp (7.5 kW) at 7,000 rpm,[4] and a top speed of 56 MPH.[3]
Recalls
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., released recall NHTSA 16V-661 on September 12, 2016, for a potential safety issue regarding the fuel pump inlet collapsing, preventing fuel flow. The recall indicates a free replacement of the OEM fuel pump by authorized Honda dealers.
In June 2015, Honda also issued a Non-Compliance recall for the emissions sticker on the swing arm for 2014–15 models. Authorized dealers were sent new emission stickers, with the correct information.[5]
Variants and similar models
The Honda Navi, a Grom-styled scooter, was launched in India in 2016.[1]
The Honda Monkey, introduced in 2018 (as the 2019 model year), is based on the Grom engine and running gear. It is styled to resemble the Honda Z series Mini Trail (commonly known as "Monkey Bikes").
References
- Bawikar, Priyadarshan (22 April 2016). "Honda Navi vs Grom: The India Angle". Autocar India. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
- Motorcycle USA Staff (30 December 2014). "Motorcycle of the Year 2014: Honda Grom". Motorcycle USA. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
- Petri, Josh. "The Honda Grom: Big Thrills, Tiny Bike". Bloomberg. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
- Dodson, Brian. "Grom: Honda's pumped-up monkey bike hits a sweet spot". New Atlas. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
- "Product Recall Information". Honda Powersports. Retrieved 7 December 2016.