Honda Msx125 Grom Review

Used Buyer Review

The Grom is genuinely brilliant for what it is — a properly engineered small bike that Honda built with real care rather than banging out a cheap commuter. That 125cc four-stroke pulls cleanly through its four-speed box, and the front disc setup actually inspires confidence rather than scaring you. Used examples between 2014-2021 are everywhere because this thing sold in massive numbers, which means parts are cheap and mechanics know them cold. Buying used, inspect the plastics hard — Grom owners customise obsessively, so you'll often find butchered wiring, aftermarket exhausts that drone annoyingly, or suspension that's been 'upgraded' badly. Check the rear tyre wear pattern too, since these get wheelied constantly by young owners who think they're Valentino Rossi. Early 2014-2015 examples had minor carb hesitation issues worth knowing about. Honestly though, the Grom earns its cult status. It's stupidly fun, genuinely reliable, and holds value better than almost anything at this price point. Just go in with eyes open about its history.