2023 Honda Grom Guide

2023 Honda Grom: GROM-IT!

Introducing the 2023 Honda Grom…

The Honda Grom is one of the most popular motorcycles on the planet, and one ride will tell you why. And even when you’re not riding one, a Grom is just fun to own. They’re a vehicle for self expression in so many different ways. But what always stays the same is the dependability and quality you can count on with every Honda and every Grom. That starts with the 124cc electric-start engine. Fuel injection and a 10:1 compression ratio contribute to the awesome fuel efficiency—a crazy-good 166 miles per gallon!* A five-speed transmission works just like a bigger motorcycle’s for excellent performance. And the plug-and-play body panels are easy to remove if you want to add some custom graphics of your own—it’s like a blank canvas that you can ride. There’s even a version with optional anti-lock brakes. Hey, everyone has someplace to go—why not have fun doing it? Get there on a Grom.

The undisputed emperor of the miniMOTO world and the spawner of a vibrant subculture of fun-seekers, Honda’s Grom inspires a cross-demographic army of enthusiasts who embrace the diminutive model with remarkable passion. Its low seat height and approachability make it an unintimidating option for new riders to learn with, while its modular styling and peppy performance make it an entertaining plaything for experienced riders and a customization platform for those looking for an amusing project. It’s no wonder that the Grom continues to be one of the powersports industry’s most popular motorcycle models.

2023 Honda Grom Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

Standard Features

• Single-cylinder 124cc SOHC four-stroke engine
• Five-speed manual gearbox
• Low seat height

HISTORY
Since its 2014 model-year introduction, the Grom has always been about enjoyment, serving as an inspiration and focal point for riding clubs and social-media groups, while also supporting a healthy aftermarket of accessory and performance parts. Eliciting laughs from those who ride it, thumbs-ups from fellow motorists and traffic-light smiles from pedestrians, the Grom is also a motorcycling evangelist, spreading positive powersports vibes wherever it goes.

Introduced for the 2022 model year, the Grom’s latest iteration features striking bodywork that facilitates customization, plus a peppy engine with a fifth gear. As always, the model boasts amazing gas mileage, low operating and maintenance costs, attention to detail and Honda’s legendary reliability.

Importantly, the Grom’s success has also served as the springboard for a trio of retro-themed miniMOTO siblings: the Monkey and Super Cub in model-year 2019 and the Trail 125 for model-year 2021.

2023 Honda Grom Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

DESIGN / STYLING
Now in its third iteration, the Grom sports pared-down styling with straight lines, a small subframe and thick seat padding (seat height is a low 30 inches). Best of all, the four main body panels quickly attach/detach, facilitating customization – a hallmark of Grom culture that is welcomed by customers eager to personalize their rides. The Grom’s minimalist aesthetic is enhanced with by its blacked-out engine, exhaust, wheels and swingarm.

Practical features include an ample fuel capacity of 1.59 gallons, and the LCD digital dash has a gear-position indicator, alongside the speedometer, tachometer, twin trip meters, fuel gauge and clock.

ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN
The Grom’s appeal is more than skin deep. The engine is a modern design that includes a fifth gear for comfortable cruising. The gear ratios not only provide peppy acceleration from low speeds, but good top speed as well.

The 125 cc two-valve, overhead-cam, air-cooled engine has a compression ratio of 10:1. This is achieved via an undersquare design, with a narrow bore and long stroke – specifically 50.0 mm and 63.1 mm, respectively.

State-of-the-art PGM-FI fuel injection assures optimal fuel delivery and highly efficient combustion. A large, 2.5-liter airbox houses a panel-type, wet-paper filter with a 10,000-mile life in normal riding conditions. Many Grom owners prefer to do their own maintenance, and a welcome feature is a replaceable oil filter.

Do-it-yourselfers also appreciate the exhaust downpipe and muffler, which are two separate parts for ease of replacement.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
The suspension comprises a 31 mm inverted fork and a single shock. The brakes feature a dual-piston front caliper with 220 mm disc, and a single-piston rear caliper with 190 mm disc. Wheels are a 12-inch cast design—a signature feature of the Grom – with a five-spoke pattern.

Transferable one-year limited warranty; extended coverage available with a HondaCare Protection Plan

Meets current EPA and CARB standards

PERFORMANCE
124cc FUEL-INJECTED ENGINE
Nobody can match our reputation for engines, and even though the Grom may be compact, it’s a giant in terms of performance and reliability.

COMFORT
LOW SEAT HEIGHT
At just 30 inches the Grom makes it easy to flat-foot it in parking lots or at stop lights. Plus, the seat features thick padding so it’s comfortable, especially for taller riders.

ENGINEERING
HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES
The Grom features 220mm front and 190mm rear single disc brakes for excellent stopping power.

STYLE
UNIQUE BODYWORK
Part of the fun of owning and riding a Grom is the way it looks. Plus, its unique bodywork is easy to remove if you want to customize it even further. In addition, the engine, exhaust, wheels and swingarm are all blacked out for an edgy look.

LED HEADLIGHT
The Grom’s LED projector-style headlight not only looks great and is a major styling element, but it also provides excellent illumination.

FIVE-SPEED TRANSMISSION
The Grom features a five-speed transmission. You still get all the durability, control and efficiency of a conventional motorcycle, but the five gears help increase top speed for highway cruising.

LED TAILLIGHT
Forget about big, bulky taillights—the Grom’s LED lamp is bright and clear.

MULTI-FUNCTION DIGITAL INSTRUMENT DISPLAY
The instrument display features speedometer, odometer, tachometer, gear position indicator, A&B trip meters, fuel gauge, clock, and indicator for low/high beam.

CONVENIENCE
FUEL CAPACITY
Who says being on a budget can’t be fun? With its 1.6-gallon fuel tank you can venture far and economically too.

TWO-UP CAPABILITY
Want to share the fun with a friend? No problem—the Grom makes it easy to bring a passenger along.

HANDLING
12-INCH CAST WHEELS
Tough and strong, these cast wheels and wide tires are just what the urban rider needs.

INVERTED FORK SUSPENSION
Just like a top-of-the-line sportbike, the Grom features an inverted hydraulic fork front suspension for control and road feel.

SINGLE REAR SHOCK
Thanks to the Grom’s single hydraulic rear shock, you get a plush ride, even over choppy pavement.

2023 Honda Grom – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: from $3499 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $3949 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £  GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride
Meets current CARB and EPA emissions standards

2023 Honda Grom – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details

Engine & Drivetrain
Engine Type Air-cooled, single-cylinder
Displacement 125 cc
Bore & Stroke 50.0 mm x 63.1 mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Valve Train Chain-driven SOHC, two valves per cylinder
Fuel Delivery PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Transmission Five-speed
Final Drive #420 O-ring-sealed chain
Chassis & Suspension
Front Suspension 31 mm inverted fork; 100 mm (3.9 in.) travel
Rear Suspension Single shock w/ steel box-section swingarm; 104 mm (4.1 in.) travel
Additional Information
Tires Front: 120/70-12
Rear: 130/70-12
Brakes Front: Single 220 mm disc with two-piston caliper
Rear: Single 190 mm disc with single-piston caliper
Seat Height 761 mm (30 in.)
Wheelbase 1,200 mm (47.2 in.)
Curb Weight Standard: 101 kg (223 lb.) including required fluids and full tank of gas—ready to ride
ABS: 102 kg (225 lb.) including required fluids and full tank of gas—ready to ride
Fuel Capacity 6.0 litres
Colour Standard: Red
ABS: Pearl White (Tri-colour)
Warranty 12 months, unlimited mileage, freely transferable warranty; extended coverage available with Honda Plus

2023 Honda Grom – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details

Engine

Bore × Stroke (mm) 50.0 x 63.1
Carburation PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Engine Displacement (cc) 124.9
Engine Type Air-cooled 2-valve single cylinder
Max. Power Output 7.4kW / 7,250 rpm
Max. Torque 11.1Nm / 6,000 rpm
Starter Electric
C02 Emissions (g/km) 34 g/km
Oil Capacity (Litres) 1.1 L
Wheels

Brakes Front Single 220mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper
Brakes Rear Single 190mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper
Suspension Front USD Front Forks, 31mm
Suspension Rear Mono shock, steel square pipe swingarm
Tyre Size Front 120/70R12 51L
Tyre Size Rear 130/70R12 56L
Wheels Front 12 X MT2.75 5-Spoke Aluminium Cast
Wheels Rear 12 X MT 3.50 5-Spoke Aluminium Cast
Dimensions and Weights

Battery Capacity (VAh) 12V 3.5Ah
Caster Angle 25°
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) 1760 x 720 x 1015
Frame type Steel mono-backbone frame
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) 6 litres
Fuel Consumption 66.7 km/l
Ground Clearance (mm) 180 mm
Kerb Weight (kg) 103 kg
Seat Height (mm) 761 mm
Trail (mm) 81 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 1200 mm
Turning Radius 1.9 metres
Transmission

Clutch Wet multiplate
Final Drive Chain
Transmission Type 5-speed
Instruments and Electrics

Headlights LED
Instruments LCD digital dash with speedometer, twin trip meters, fuel gauge and clock.
Tail Light LED

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