Engineering:Honda Grom

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Honda Grom
Honda Grom 125 at Birmingham 2014.jpg
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. http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-news/honda-navi-vs-grom-the-india-angle-401469.aspx/2. Retrieved 4 July 2017. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Petri, Josh (18 May 2016). "The Honda Grom: Big Thrills, Tiny Bike". https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-18/honda-grom-review-big-thrills-tiny-motorcycle. Retrieved 7 December 2016. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Hoyer, Mark (May 5, 2014), "Honda Grom: Characters... Bikes That Move Your Soul", Cycle World, https://www.cycleworld.com/2014/05/05/motorcycles-with-character-honda-grom-125cc-motorbike/ 
  4. Motorcycle USA Staff (30 December 2014). "Motorcycle of the Year 2014: Honda Grom". Motorcycle USA. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/583/20703/Motorcycle-Article/Motorcycle-of-the-Year-2014--Honda-Grom.aspx. Retrieved 30 December 2014. 
  5. Dodson, Brian (27 May 2013). "Grom: Honda's pumped-up monkey bike hits a sweet spot". http://newatlas.com/honda-grom-motorcycle-scooter-2013/27663/. Retrieved 7 December 2016. 
  6. "2022 Grom OVERVIEW - Honda". https://powersports.honda.com/street/sport/grom. 
  7. "MiniMOTO - Honda". https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto. 
  8. "2022 Super Cub C125 ABS OVERVIEW - Honda". https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto/super-cub-c125. 
  9. "2021 Trail125 ABS OVERVIEW - Honda". https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto/trail125-abs. 
  10. "2022 NAVI OVERVIEW - Honda". https://powersports.honda.com/street/minimoto/navi. 

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