New 2017 Honda Grom Announced For U.S.

Best American Honda Announces restyling Grom 2017 model year, giving it a minibike sportier, more aggressive look. We previously reported on the emergence of newstreetfighter mini Thunder when it was announced earlier this year in Europe as MSX125. While only a few years of redesign Thunder comes at a good time as it facednew competition in the new Kawasaki Hong Kong S.a.r. Pro.

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As was the case with 500 series model, Honda is to switch the led lighting for the Thunder.

"We are pleased to update the thunder with a new look, especially for 2017.0" said Lee Edmunds, Manager of marketing communications at American Honda motorcycles. "Since its introduction, the year 2014, motor man, it was a big hit in small packages, single-handedly created a growing market for small wheel bicycles, small displacements, a big personality that lend themselves to personalization. Now, Thunder more interesting styling without losing the original fun appeal. "

For the year 2017 Grom receive new integrated fuel tank and side panels with a more aggressive look. Friendly looking round light on original Grom unit was replaced by a new square stacked LEDs. Honda moved the steering wheel a few inches towards trainers sportier while yg combed up tail and a new two-tier passengers. And although there are more places under the tail, Honda replaced the previous unit with hinged exhaust.

Engine is still the same, 124.8 cc as 4 speed manual transmission. 31 mm inverted fork features 3.1 inches of travel during a single rear shock provide 2.5 steel box section swingarm inches of travel. Braking performance is provided by dual piston caliper,220 mm disc in drive front and single piston caliper 190 mm at the rear.

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2017 Honda Grom will be offered in four colors: matte gray metallic, red jewel, PearlWhite, bright yellow. GROM update arrived we have dealers in August with a price tag of $ 3.199, which is the same as the previous version.

2017 Honda Grom Specifications
Engine Type	124.8cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore x Stroke	52.4mm x 57.9mm
Compression Ratio	9.3:1
Induction	PGM-FI w/ automatic enrichment
Ignition	Full transistorized ignition
Valve Train	SOHC; two-valve
Final Drive	Chain
Transmission	4-speed manual
Front Suspension	31mm hydraulic fork; 3.9 in. travel
Rear Suspension	Single shock; 4.1 in. travel
Front Brakes	Single 220mm hydraulic disc w/ two-piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single 190mm hydraulic disc w/ single-piston caliper
Front Tires	120/70-12
Rear Tires	130/70-12
Rake (Caster Angle)	25°
Trail	81mm (3.18 in.)
Seat Height	30 in.
Ground Clearance	6.5 in.
Wheelbase	47.2 in.
Fuel Capacity	1.45 gal.
Color	Matte Gray Metallic, Pearl Red, Pearl White, Bright Yellow
Curb Weight (claimed)	229 lbs.