Honda·Roadster·125cc·A2 NATIF

MSX125 Grom

↘ Evolution history · 2013 → present
14
Years of production
4
Generations
125
current cc
10
Horsepower
14
Vintages

The cult miniMOTO. Native A2-legal 125cc, 863,000 sold worldwide — the world's most-customised motorcycle.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 4 · 2025 — present
SPORT RESTYLE

Fourth generation: complete body redesign for a more aggressive look (knee panels, engine skid plate, new covers). Engine and chassis unchanged. Official Honda accessory packs launched for the first time.

2026
AAesthetics
Three new colours: Gayety Red (HRC tricolour), Pearl Shining Black, Splendid Blue
Minor
2025
AAesthetics
All-new bodywork — knee panels, engine skid plate, new side covers — assertive sporty look
Major
CFrame
Width reduced to 720mm (vs 755mm Gen 3) — even more compact footprint
Medium
AAesthetics
Official Honda accessory packs: comfort (windscreen + handguards) and travel (10L saddlebags + rack)
Medium
Buyer radar
2025

Renewed look, IMU ABS, 5-speed, 103kg, ~€4,200 — the most complete Grom. miniMOTO 125cc benchmark.

TOP BUY
Gen 3 · 2021 — 2024
EURO 5 — 5-SPEED

Major engine redesign: new 50×63.1mm bore/stroke, 5-speed gearbox, IMU-managed dual-channel ABS, Euro 5. Completely redesigned bodywork. Over 750,000 units sold worldwide.

2024
AAesthetics
Carryover — final Gen 3
Minor
2023
AAesthetics
New grey colour — MSX125 Grom ABS confirmed in catalogue
Minor
2022
AAesthetics
Carryover — new colour options
Minor
2021
MEngine
New 124.9cc engine — 50×63.1mm bore/stroke — 5-speed — 9.8hp / 10.5Nm @ 5,500rpm
Tank enlarged to 6L (vs 5.5L) — new 38T rear sprocket (vs 34T) — top speed ~94km/h
Major
SSafety
Dual-channel ABS managed by IMU inertial platform
Major
EElectronics
LCD instrument cluster — tachometer + gear position indicator
Medium
AAesthetics
Completely redesigned bodywork — straighter lines — 761mm seat height — 103kg
Major
Buyer radar
2023

IMU ABS + 5-speed + Euro 5 — the most advanced Grom before the 2025 restyle. Attractive depreciation.

TOP BUY
2021

First Gen 3 model year — solid new technical base. Redesigned bodywork.

GOOD PICK
Gen 2 · 2016 — 2020
STREETFIGHTER

Complete restyling in 2016: stacked dual LED headlight, new tank, side panels, underbelly exhaust — mini-streetfighter look. ABS added as standard in 2018.

2020
AAesthetics
Final Gen 2 — carryover
Minor
2019
AAesthetics
Carryover — colours unchanged
Minor
2018
SSafety
ABS standard — first MSX125 with ABS
Medium
AAesthetics
New 2018 colour options
Minor
2017
AAesthetics
Carryover — new colour options
Minor
2016
AAesthetics
Complete aesthetic overhaul — stacked dual LED headlight, raised pillion seat, underbelly exhaust
Major
MEngine
Engine unchanged — 124.9cc 4-speed — Euro 4 compliance
Medium
Buyer radar
2019

ABS + streetfighter look + proven mechanicals. Best Gen 2 value on the used market.

TOP BUY
2016

Successful aesthetic overhaul — no ABS. Prefer 2018+ for safety.

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Gen 1 · 2013 — 2015
LAUNCH

Born June 2013 in Japan (Grom) and Europe (MSX125), this 125cc mini-roadster with inverted fork and dual discs redefines urban fun. Instant global success — Motorcycle of the Year 2014 (Motorcycle USA).

2015
AAesthetics
Carryover — final Gen 1 colours
Minor
2014
AAesthetics
US market launch as Grom ($2,999 MSRP) — no mechanical changes
Minor
2013
MEngine
124.9cc air-cooled SOHC 2-valve single — 10hp / 10.8Nm @ 7,000rpm
52.4×57.9mm bore/stroke — 4-speed gearbox — PGM-FI injection — 5.5L tank — ~1.7L/100km
Major
CFrame
Steel backbone frame — 31mm inverted fork — 12" wheels — 102kg
First 125cc Honda with standard inverted fork — 765mm seat height
Major
SSafety
Dual disc brakes (220mm front / 190mm rear) — no ABS
Major
AAesthetics
Mini-roadster silhouette — high exhaust — round headlight — Japan/Europe launch 2013, USA 2014
Major
Buyer radar
2015

Mature Gen 1 — Honda reliability, unbeatable used prices. No ABS: caution in the wet.

GOOD PICK
2013

First year — impeccable technical base. No ABS — ideal customisation candidate.

OK