HONDA GROM 2022

3 tripsExcellent 5/5

It's not fast, it's fun! Upgraded DHM big bore kit, now 149cc and faster.

This is the 3rd generation Honda Grom. The new engine now sports 10:1 compression ratio and a new fuel injection setup for improved power. And the new bike is said to be two pounds lighter than the old one, largely due to the new wheel design. With all of these improvements, the Grom’s top speed is now 59 mph, up five from the old 54 limit, largely due to the extra gear in the transmission. It also has an updated LCD gauge cluster with gear indicator, and a larger 1.59 gallon fuel tank for more miles between fill-ups.

While it’s super exciting that Honda has revamped what might be its best city bike in history, it’s even more exciting that the SP looks as cool as it does. With a proper old-school HRC-style red, white and blue livery on the six main removable body panels, gold wheels, gold forks, and a yellow rear spring, it looks like it would totally rip. I mean, that package doesn’t have any mechanical changes from the standard Grom, but it looks hella cool anyway.