Honda USA has confirmed the 2018 Honda Grom for the
market. The Honda Grom in the US gained new headlight, new two-step seat, new
bodywork, and a new muffler in 2017. The compact size of the vehicle helps it
be a great learner’s ride as well as a lightweight street ride for the
experienced.
The bike is suspended over 31 mm upside down fork up
front and a monoshock in the rear. Brakes include a 220 mm disc brake in the
front with dual piston calliper and a 190 mm unit in the rear with a single
piston calliper. ABS, just like the European model, can be expected to be
present only in the front wheel. The Honda Grom has a 5.5-litre fuel tank has a
claimed fuel efficiency of 66 km/l. The bike has a registered kerb weight of
101.7 kg.
Powering the Honda Grom is a 124.9 cc air-cooled,
two-valve, single cylinder mill coupled to a 4-speed gearbox. The engine is
capable of 9.79 PS of maximum power at 7,000 rpm and 10.9 Nm of peak torque at
5,500 rpm. Colour options include Pearl White, Bright Yellow, Matte Grey
Metallic and Pearl Red.
The 2018 Honda Grom will be available in the US from
August 2017. The price tag for the MY2018 model has not been revealed yet but
is expected to be slightly higher than the US$ 3,299 sticker price of the 2017
model.