Honda MSX125 Grom 2026 Test Review: Technical Analysis, Pros, Cons and HRC Tricolour Livery

Comprehensive technical report on the new Honda MSX125 Grom 2026 Tricolour. Analysis of the 5-speed 65.7 km/l engine, IMU-assisted chassis, and structural limitations of the 12" wheels.

Honda MSX125 Grom (2026): Clinical Analysis of the Tricolour Mini-Streetfighter, Technical Data and Editorial Evaluations

The release of the Honda MSX125 Grom 2026 completes the update plan for the Tokyo manufacturer's lineup for the current year, which has seen the revision of as many as 18 models (including the introduction of DreamTech technologies such as the E-Clutch). The Grom does not represent a simple recreational "fun bike," but a true global commercial pillar that, from its 2012 debut to today, has exceeded 863,000 units sold (with 50,000 examples registered in Europe alone).

The market positioning of the Grom addresses a very precise technical niche: offering the riding dynamics and components of a traditional motorcycle (manual gearbox, inverted fork, hydraulic braking with an IMU inertial platform) concentrated in an ultra-compact geometric layout with 12-inch wheels. For 2026, the introduction of the special Tricolour HRC color variant (Gaytey Red with gold forks and a standard belly pan) aims to consolidate the vehicle's position as a premium paddock vehicle and urban commuter.