New honda monkeybike coming soon! Honda Grom

[RockinTheRVA]

This is the coolest damn thing. I would LOVE to have one of these, I wish it was available over here.

Is there any hope?!?

[gore-tx]

Looks like Honda is bringing the MSX125 to the US after all!

It is called the Grom.

http://powersports.honda.com/2014/grom.aspx


Specifications



ENGINE

Engine Type	124.9cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore And Stroke	52.4mm x 57.9mm
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Induction	PGM-FI with automatic enrichment
Ignition	Electric
Valve Train	SOHC; two valves per cylinder

DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission	Four-speed
Final Drive	Chain

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension	31mm inverted fork; 3.9 inches travel
Rear Suspension	Single shock with steel box-section swingarm; 4.1 inches travel
Front Brake	Single 220mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston caliper
Rear Brake	Single 190mm disc with hydraulic single piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70-12
Rear Tire	130/70-12

DIMENSIONS
Rake	25 deg.
Trail	81mm (3.2 inches)
Wheelbase	47.4 inches
Seat Height	29.7 inches
Fuel Capacity	1.45 gallons
Curb Weight	225 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel?ready to ride)

OTHER
Model Id	Grom 125
Emissions	Meets current EPA standards. Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
Available Colors	Metallic Black, Pearl Red

[gore-tx]

I know I need one of these. Red, of course.

Ok, Honda. Now you're talking.

[gore-tx]

$2,999.

I gotta get me one of these. Oh, and a scooter too of course.

[JerseyBiker]

Originally Posted by gore-tx

$2,999.

I gotta get me one of these. Oh, and a scooter too of course.

Help the economy!

Never heard about this before. What will you do with it?

I'll be surprised if it sells unless someone comes out with a racing league for them.

[Auto-X Fil]

They will sell a shit ton of these. I know lots of people who would love a scooter, but couldn't stand being seen on one.

Sure, I'd rather a SM for zipping around town, but this is less than half the price of even a DRZ-400S!

[Buzzbomber]

[QUOTE=Auto-X Fil;21406803]They will sell a shit ton of these. I know lots of people who would love a scooter, but couldn't stand being seen on one.
QUOTE]
That pretty much describes me.
I really did not need to see this.......Must......Resist....

[tuna101]

Not this Jose, that thing is butt ugly in my book and little wheels to boot.

[JerryH]

Last thing I expected Honda to do. Doesn't seem to make any marketing sense. Of course I could be wrong. I was wrong about those side by side buggys, thinking who would want a gas powered golf cart with off road tires that wasn't even street legal, and cost as much as a decent used Jeep. I still don't get it, but they sure do sell.

I see this thing as basically a kids bike, it's way to small for most adults. My Zuma 125 looks like it has a LOT more room. I think most kids old enough to have a motorcycle license would opt for a used Ninja 250.

If this thing does sell, it will probably be to the "mod squad", like the Ruckus appeals to. It looks like it might be a good next step up from a bmx bike.

But one thing is for sure, it is WAY to small for me. And that name..... This is the U.S. after all. They could have at least given it a cool sounding name if they want it to appeal to kids.

[snakebit]

Honda has really raised the bar with this one, at least with the name.

Grom??????

[gore-tx]

Originally Posted by JerseyBiker

What will you do with it?

Release the 15 year old trapped inside my 41 year old body.

[Phlemdog]

125cc makes it too small for highway use, right?

[wannabe1]

http://powersports.honda.com/2014/grom.aspx

I t looks like the Grom is coming to the USA! If it will hit 60mph I may just have to trade the zuma 125 in. I sure would miss my cvt and under seat storage, but a wheelie would be a nice trade off

[JerryH]

I can just see kids terrorizing the streets on these things, causing accidents and losing their just acquired licenses by the boatload. It will be almost like turning them loose on the street with mini motocrossers.

[wannabe1]

Originally Posted by JerryH

I can just see kids terrorizing the streets on these things, causing accidents and losing their just acquired licenses by the boatload. It will be almost like turning them loose on the street with mini motocrossers.

I can see this 50 y/o old doing the same thing. My zuma just doesn't wheelie or do stairs too well.
Just wait until the aftermarket jumps on this. I hope the big bore kits are already being developed along with the fuel management, pipes, knobbies and skid plates. Oh and I am going to need a rear rack to replace my underseat storage.