2026 Honda Grom SP Review

Stand up and stand out with the 2026 Honda Grom SP model as it gets Honda’s Special edition styling.
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2026 Honda Grom SP: UNIQUELY STYLISH.

Introducing the 2026 Honda Grom SP…

Most fun you can have on two wheels
Big fun can come in a small package, and the Honda Grom proves it. With its perfect mix of size, power, and style, every ride is a blast. Three trim options and customizable body panels let you make it your own—because urban adventure is better when it looks as fun as it feels.

Oozing personality, Honda’s Grom is built to maximize enjoyment, and as a bonus, it’s one of the most approachable motorcycles on the market, in terms of both ease of use and affordability. Combining a low curb weight, a compact frame and usable power, the Grom gives riders the tools needed for a fun ride. While it has developed a dedicated cult following of hardcore fans, the Grom is also a great option for the first-time buyer. Whether it’s for zipping through traffic on the commute or enjoying a weekend outing, the Grom delivers an exhilarating experience in a small, yet highly capable package. It’s available in three versions: standard, ABS and SP, the latter featuring a Matte Black Metallic color, along with an under cowl as standard equipment.

 

 

 

 

2026 Honda Grom SP Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

  • Special edition styling
  • 124cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine
  • Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
  • 31mm inverted fork; 3.9-inch travel
  • Customizable bodywork
  • Engine Type
    124cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
  • Transmission
    Five-speed manual
  • Front Suspension
    31mm fork; 3.9-inch travel
  • Rear Suspension
    Single shock; 4.1-inch travel
  • Seat Height
    30.0 inches

124cc single-cylinder engine
Nobody can match our reputation for engines. Despite its compact size, the Grom offers exceptional performance and reliability.

Low seat height
With a seat height of only 30 inches, most riders can easily flat-foot it in parking lots or at stop lights. The seat is also thickly padded for added comfort, especially for taller riders.

Disc brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes measuring 220mm at the front and 190mm at the rear come standard, providing exceptional stopping power.

Customizable bodywork
With the Grom, style is the name of the game. One of the main benefits of its unique design is that it can be easily customized with various options from our accessory line, including an under cowl and handguards.

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. For the 2017 model year, the model underwent a comprehensive redesign for a sharper, more aggressive look.

The Grom’s current iteration (introduced for the 2022 model year) 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.

For the 2025 model year, the Grom received refreshed styling with all-new bodywork and an available host of innovative accessories that elevated the miniMOTO experience.

Importantly, the Grom’s success has also served as the springboard for a quartet of retro-themed miniMOTO siblings: the Monkey and Super Cub in model-year 2019, the Trail125 for model-year 2021, and the Dax 125 for model-year 2025.

 

 

 

 

2026 Honda Grom SP Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

DESIGN / STYLING

From the headlight cover to the shrouds, tank cover and side covers, each of the Grom’s components has been carefully designed to offer aggressive style, while prioritizing rider comfort. The four main body panels quickly attach and detach, facilitating customization—a hallmark of Grom culture that is welcomed by customers eager to personalize their rides. The Grom’s sleek aesthetic is enhanced by its blacked-out engine, exhaust, wheels and swingarm.

Practical features include an ample fuel capacity of 1.6 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 provide not only peppy acceleration from low speeds, but good top speed as well.

The 124cc 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 50.0mm and 63.1mm, 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, so the replaceable oil filter is a welcome feature.

Do-it-yourselfers also appreciate the exhaust downpipe and muffler, which are two separate parts to simplify replacement.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

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

Of special note, the available front ABS system operates through an IMU (inertial measurement unit) to reduce the possibility of front-wheel lockup and to keep the rear wheel down during aggressive braking.

Honda ACCESSORIES

A range of accessories are available for the Grom. The Knuckle Visors, Meter Visor and Under Cowl offer both style and function while the Cloth Seat Bag, Rear Carrier and Cloth Saddlebags bring a level of utility. The Grom SP is outfitted with the Under Cowl as standard equipment.

 

124cc single-cylinder engine
Nobody can match our reputation for engines. Despite its compact size, the Grom offers exceptional performance and reliability.

Disc brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes measuring 220mm at the front and 190mm at the rear come standard, providing exceptional stopping power.

Inverted-fork front suspension
Like a top-of-the-line sportbike, this miniMOTO features an inverted hydraulic fork front suspension, designed for increased control and road feel.

12-inch cast wheels
Tough and strong, these cast wheels and wide tires are just what the urban rider needs. Not to mention, the five-spoke design looks great.

Single rear shock
The single hydraulic rear shock gives you a plush ride, even over choppy pavement.

Five-speed transmission
The five-speed transmission increases top speed while maintaining a conventional motorcycle’s durability, control, and efficiency.

Customizable bodywork
With the Grom, style is the name of the game. One of the main benefits of its unique design is that it can be easily customized with various options from our accessory line, including an under cowl and handguards.

Modern looks
Appearance is a big part of the fun of owning and riding a Grom. The unique bodywork features a plug-and-play mounting system, making it easy customize.

Blacked-out styling
All the major motorcycle components, including the engine, exhaust, wheels, and swingarm, are coated black to give the bike an edgy appearance.

Special SP edition
One of the things that makes these bikes so enjoyable is their futuristic style. The SP edition emphasizes this with special graphics and a cool Matte Black Metallic color scheme.

Accessories
Make your Grom truly yours with various Honda genuine accessories currently available, including a windscreen, seat bag, handguards, and more to customize your ride.

Low seat height
With a seat height of only 30 inches, most riders can easily flat-foot it in parking lots or at stop lights. The seat is also thickly padded for added comfort, especially for taller riders.

LED headlight
The LED projector-style headlight not only looks great but also provides excellent illumination.

LED taillight
Forget big, bulky taillights—the Grom’s LED tail lamp is small and stylish but also bright and clear.

Multi-function digital instrument display
The easy-to-read digital instrument display includes a speedometer, tachometer, gear position indicator, multiple trip meters, and much more.

 

 

 

2026 Honda Grom SP – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $3,699 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $ TBA CDN (includes Freight, PDI and Fees)
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ See Dealer for Pricing in GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

Model Grom SP Grom ABS Grom
ENGINE
Type 123.9cc air-cooled four-stroke 80º single cylinder
Valve Train OHC; two valves
Bore x Stroke 50.0mm x 63.1mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Induction PGM-FI automatic fuel injection w/ 24mm bore
Ignition Full transistorized
Starter Electric
Driveline Chain final drive; 15T/38T
Transmission Manual; 5 speeds
Clutch Multiplate wet
SUSPENSION
Front 31mm telescopic inverted fork; 4.3 in. travel
Rear Single shock w/ box-section steel swingarm; 4.1 in. travel
BRAKES
Front Single 2-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 220mm disc Single 2-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 220mm disc; ABS Single 2-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 220mm disc
Rear Single 1-piston hydraulic caliper w/ 190mm disc
TIRES
Front 120/70-12
Rear 130/70-12
MEASUREMENTS
Rake (Caster Angle) 25º
Trail 3.31 in. (84mm)
Length 69.2 in.
Width 28.6 in.
Height 40.0 in.
Seat Height 30.0 in.
Ground Clearance 7.0 in.
Wheelbase 47.2 in.
Fuel Capacity 1.6 gal.
Curb Weight* 224 lbs. 227 lbs. 224 lbs.
OTHER
Colors Matte Black Metallic Pearl White Candy Blue; Pearl White; Cherry Red

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

 

 

 

 

 

2026 Honda Grom SP – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details

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2026 Honda Grom SP – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details

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