2014 HONDA GROM

[STR8_H8N]

124.9cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke

Starting at $2,999*

[boardjnky4]

looks like a fun little commuter bike or something. price?

[Kramer]

generally i hate everything you post, this is not so bad

[focusinprogress]

this thing seems like an AWESOME commuter/errand-runner.

@rideapart.com

Back in England, “Grom” is slang for an unruly kid. The 2014 Honda Grom, known in other markets as the MSX125, is essentially a 21st century take on the monkey bike. For just $2,999, you get a fun little bike that returns, wait for it…130mpg.

“The fuel-injected 125cc engine delivers lots of torque,” describes Honda. “The 4-speed manual transmission works just like any other full-sized bike, the maneuverability and handling make it a joy to ride, and there’s even room for a passenger.”

Equipped with the same fuel-injected, 125cc, four-stroke engine and four-speed gearbox as Honda’s insanely popular Wave scooter, the Grom adds strong styling, a new frame and surprisingly nice components like upside-down forks and a projector beam headlight.

That 125cc single-cylinder makes 9bhp, good for a top speed of nearly 65mph.

Leaving the Wave behind, the MSX125 uses an all-new, steel backbone frame. The engine is exposed as in a naked bike, but there’s heavy emphasis on the stylized plastic bodywork, which lends the bike a purposeful, bold stance. The long single seat does make room for a passenger and there are passenger pegs.

The Grom goes on-sale in the US in August.

Don’t let the perceived size in this first press photo of the Grom fool you. Those wheels are 12 inches in diameter, this thing is tiny!

http://rideapart.com/2013/05/honda-grom-makes-economical-transportation-fun/

[STR8_H8N]

@thunderbunnycrisis

generally i hate everything you post, this is not so bad

[boardjnky4]

@STR8 H8N

pretty solid follow up post

[Discosteak]

that looks like an awesome pit bike

[1sik_bmw]

That’s pretty cool if u wanna look like a monkey on a football.

I WOULD RACE YOU IN MY RUKUS BRO

[BOBBYGRV]

THIS WOULD BE GREAT TO STREET RACE WITH AND TEAR UP THE STREETS

[Motocrossx23]

Looks like a suzuki gladiator…

I’m mehhh. It’s just too proportionally small for the average rider.

[jay_g]

This is one of those things where you get all dressed up and giggle when you ride it.

[STR8_H8N]

[brilliantyellowg60]

@BOBBYGRV

THIS WOULD BE GREAT TO STREET RACE WITH AND TEAR UP THE STREETS

LOL!!!

this would be perfect for my gf, small yet still fun. the price is right too!

[STR8_H8N]

@BOBBYGRV

THIS WOULD BE GREAT TO STREET RACE WITH AND TEAR UP THE STREETS

OR JUST CRUISE

[JayS]

I immediately thought of this: (from 0:20 to 0:52 since I can’t embed just a small chunk)

[Kramer]

ha ha i would love to see the reaction of a police officer as you go blowing through an intersection, getting pulled over would look very funny.

[SaNTi]

This is cool.

[Spam16v]

@Discosteak

that looks like an awesome pit bike

that’s basically what it is, I personally thing it’s awesome.

[Carnut]

Third world countries have had bikes like this forever.

[longuyen88]

i just imagined myself riding this. but then I figure with an extra $500 I can pick up a used 600cc bike.