Honda MSX 125 (Grom) test ride

[@royaljordanian]

How can you not love a Grom kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZTXaaCJgNV_e7M

[@jamesking7423]

I was going to buy the blue MSX125 but i went with a CBF125.

[@lurchonabike]

I don't think it's possible not to... I am way too big for them, but I'm not sure it matters to me at all, they look hilarious, bet you were smiling all the way.

[@basslinelover4ever]

8:43 I couldn't help but laugh xD the elbow tuck is what did it!

[@supraking85]

pick mine up saturday, cannot wait

[@banditBrian]

i say that's the quietest bike RJ has being on in a while.

[@Outvincible505]

"Im not vain, I have no shame" That is why youre the most respected motovlogger out there. I love your videos

[@GraniteValleyDave]

You're a legend, mate! Always put a smile on my face. If there were more people like you the world would be a better place.

[@Supermofools]

Perfect city bike probably? And specially for a big busy city where you're filtering 90% of the time

[@stevenmitchell9250]

Awesome to see you on a MSX/Grom RJ. :) I'm glad that you decided to test ride one after seeing us on our ride out a few weeks ago. Stay safe man.

[@royaljordanian]

It was seeing you guys that pushed me to test ride it :)

[@KieranTheBrit]

RJ you really sound like you belong in skyrim

[@PlundererAB]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH SO TRUE

[@vlogs4716]

LMAOOOOOOOO

[@tashieisdabest]

This is the best bike I've ever owned! I've managed to get 72mph out of mine :) I am currently saving my pennies to get some upgrades on mine. Thanks RJ for making this vid, it shows how great this bike really is! RI, RSMF :)

[@ToWnHeAdAARON123]

I'm 16, got an apprenticeship, plan on getting my cbt as soon as I turn 17, buying this as a first bike

[@lewisyuu]

same here apart from the apprenticeship lol

[@YashJoshi4]

LingLing MemeKing you can get your CBT now at 16. I got mine a few days after I turned 16 and then bought a 50cc led. In 6 months I might buy a grom

[@marius279]

I love how you ride and describe. And how you comunicate with people around you.

[@eawooten]

This is the quietest RJ video I have ever watched.

[@RedAceplayer]

The Chiswick dealership! That is where I got my CBR 125 (2012 model) :) Loving it, I am glad Honda is still keeping some good focus on 125s for young riders like me. Awesome video as always RJ!

[@aadzaad]

can you make more test ride videos of different bikes?

[@PolskiMotoVlog]

Nice little bike

[@MrKiddoMoto]

Thank you RJ, great video for a great bike! It's nice to see once again that a bike doesn't need to be very expensive, or very powerful for being awesome. Ride safe :)

[@royaljordanian]

I think it's normal to concentrate on BHP, size, etc, but for commuting, any bike will do and will still put a smile on your face.

[@MrKiddoMoto]

RoyalJordanian Right... It should be a biker's motto : "Buy what seems you being the best, but love them all".

[@kyox89]

i have been eyeing this bike for the longest time. its the bike that pushed me to get a bike license. but friends have been advising me against it. no road presence, dangerous small wheels and the like. i think you just made me love it more. granted your lane splitting was scary. but what do i know. HAHA! thank you for this!

[@tvanb]

if you drove like that in california, someone would swerve out of their lane to intimidate you... no joke

[@heros2110]

Torrey B The same story in Germany. Awful.

[@SaustheBoss]

+Torrey B Same in NZ, Just gotta be ready for those asshats.

[@nopy99]

never had anyone do that in London. intact they move out of the way for bikes.

[@jdogg661420]

this is blanket statement you could put any city in there... like cities void stupid drivers lol.

[@lambofchrist2708]

Same in Australia

[@MsWe24]

Got to love the classics. 5 years already.

[@theskinnybiker5908]

Thanks for the vid RJ. I love my MSX and ride mine for commuting into Leeds each day, ride it all year. I have bigger bikes as well for the weekend, but this one makes me smile every day I get on it.

[@ClutchFirst]

Seems like a fun little bike to have in the garage. :)

[@Roger101Watson]

When you mentioned this bike on your FB page I honestly thought it was a Yamaha which is why I mentioned the fact I just picked up an MT-07..turns out it's a bloody Honda! Geez I know nothing ;) .Loved the slalom filterer, slipstreaming the huge tank of a Porsche (including elbow tuck) and well all 14mins was a joy to watch

[@negate5391]

I consider Grom quite seriously as an alternative to my cbr600rr, which is handy as for super sport, but not as handy as msx. It looks to be perfect for city riding.

[@SW20AE86]

This is how I know you truly love bikes. I want a Grom too.

[@RenchRanch]

Really enjoyed that vid mate. Hope you buy one and mod it out with all kinds of goodies. The exhaust note would be the first...... it's gotta be more Royal Jordanian-esq. I believe Akrapovic makes a header pipe and slip on. Looks like good fun. I may have to buy one for a daily rider. Cheers!

[@gnurpsel]

Great video :) I've got an 1988 Honda Dax ST50 from my father, wich I drove for 2 years. Now i have a Ducati Streetfighter 848 :D Keep up the great videos :D

[@BikesDrones]

They just arrived in Vietnam, nearly bought one on impulse. US$ 3000 here. The yellow ones look the best.

[@Slm16Z]

RJ even my 8 years old son like your videos he can wach them no swearing no aggression ,he like the filtering 😁👍🏼

[@droneartists6137]

Still own the Grom I bought back in 2014 and still loving it!

[@ricardolourizela5961]

11:10 - 11:18 What do you mean by "a 180 upgrade on the engine"?

[@Jmclubhuischannel]

Ricardo Lourizela 180cc engine kit

[@ddylanthomson]

+Ricardo Lourizela lol

[@Nogitsune_Yako]

+JMclubhuis really?

[@ddylanthomson]

yes lol

[@sumdude4]

Looks like a fun little bike to take on the back roads where I live.

[@FrederickCouch]

Just bought myself a KLR 650, which I really am loving. Here in Colorado, you need the extra power to get into the mountains. However, when I am in a position for a second bike, I want a GROM. They are just too cool! Ride on!

[@chezzylee]

You know its a good bikes when RJ gives it the thumbs up :)

[@senifil]

Great bike. You can also easily slap a 145cc bore kit on it. It really makes a difference. It also works plug and play with the stock injection and stock cylinder head. You can go higher with the cc but then you need to modify the injection and crankcase.

[@botchok5]

I saw a guy riding one of these and I thought it was really cool. Awesome that I know which bike it is now. I'm off to get my hands on one!

[@eusouoestuca]

Is it still good for a 6 feet 4" guy? I really like this bike, but I'm not sure if it's confortable for a guy with my height.

[@royaljordanian]

eusouoestuca Doubt it, you can only try.

[@eusouoestuca]

RoyalJordanian Thanks bud!

[@warmfreeze]

I am 6'2..my girl is 4'11 we both have our own groms and its very comfy for both of us around town. i don't feel scrunched on it and her feet touch the ground just fine. its one of those bikes that seems "just right" for trodding around town.

[@joaosoares3719]

eusouoestuca No. This is more for people above 6ft 5in, at 6ft 4in you'll probably have trouble reaching the ground.

[@eusouoestuca]

João Soares Obrigado pela resposta irony-free xD

[@minibikemayhem9335]

Man the Grom has to be the coolest bike of the decade :)

[@TerenceY]

The Grom is not officially out in New Zealand yet. Watching this vid makes me want to get one.

[@TerenceY]

Yea, I've seen it now.

[@bossygatomon]

A Grom! I was admiring a red one at the Honda dealership while picking up some parts. Love those little things :)

[@BikerOfAmsterdam]

-Intro starts *volume goes down abit* -video starts *raises the volume* -talking with the man *raises the volume more* -riding through the city *raise way more then supposed too* AHA, there is the exhaust sound RJ, thats a pretty quiet exhaust for your standard. would a loud exhaust kill his cutenes?

[@manurbest]

There's a yellow MSX125 which is normally around Barbican during my lunch break or after work. It's a lovely little bike and his is actually really loud when revved! If you couldn't see it (you can't always!), you would mistake it for a much bigger bike.

[@808yewtube]

I adore my Honda Grom!!!!!! It's my 4th motorcycle and am having so much fun on it!!!! Dracati Ducati and Finnoctane both sent me this video! Great review and it looks perfect for getting about in London! It's a perfect bike for Hawaii as well! :D

[@Dracati]

...oh, it's because we LIKE, too !!! ;)

[@AndyWontTakeItAnymore]

Great vid, although sad to see the Grenfell tower in the background on the flyover...who would have thought

[@cva1004r]

Saw one of these bikes yesterday & wondered what it was. Great looking little bike!

[@Grant25099]

I’m hoping you reach 1 million before Christmas coz that would be a great Christmas present

[@pmsbassplayer]

I got the Honda PCX150 Goes about the same speed as the Grom. Thinking about upgrading to the Honda CTX700N DCT. I would like to complement you for your videos. They are very good. I'm on a RJ video marathon right now. Just discovered your channel. Been watching motovloggers and some are insulting and show poor class. Thank you for quality viewing. Ride safe, Steph

[@Danishbushcrafter]

As another guy wrote, it Would be awesome If you test rode some more 125's. I'm a Young guy as Well, and Would love to see what the cbr 125 and ybr 125 and such are capable of in your hands. Just a thought.

[@NoVacancies]

The YBR 125 is a pretty decent bike I have it.

[@DonPedro6901]

6:34 Great! I never knew it is allowed. Nice filtering! ;-) 6:52 Advantage of bike :D Thank God I don't have to use this awfull L-plate in Poland.

[@StephanieG1]

RJ was driving along BvG's road to work. I knew I recognised that route. I wonder if they know each other?

[@madmaz8890]

ah just fantastic looking bikes! and lots of praise from RJ awesome review mate :)

[@buaan]

Haha the pigeon nearly bought it! - Good review RJ, the MSX looks a lot of fun!

[@gazsermark]

It costs 2800 pounds there RJ? Wow...I could get one for a bit more than 2000 pounds here in Hungary :) Although I'm still a student and I have a Ninja 300, I badly want one of these little bikes :) I have test ridden one as well, in full leathers, which made it even funkier, but I Ioved every second of it. No need to say that it didn't help with me wanting one :) RJ, I think you had TheSpeckyNerd in one of your Subscriber Spotlights, he has an MSX125 with a lovely exhaust, and I got to him through you...so we could say I can "blame" you for making me want it :P :) Cheers!

[@gazsermark]

Also, Yuminashi will have a 210 (!) cc kit for the MSX! Considering that with their 180cc kit still in development they reached 157 km/h (obviosuly they changed the sprockets as well) I can't imagine what the 210 cc kit would do to this thing....Surely a bike to surprise people! Still, in its stock form it's just an awesome little bike. :)

[@CarlTopham]

I've got a Yamaha YBR 125 that's seen better days and I was thinking of getting a new 125. This MSX looks great, I think I'll test ride it. Thanks RJ.

[@mrcameltoe1980]

RJ, you didn't happen to test ride this bike from Chiswick Honda? I took it for a spin today. I have to say I got a bigger grin on this little fella than on a R6.

[@BCBOYS92]

I'm in love. Just got mine, used here in Canada for the equivalent of 1400 pounds. I'll take this out before the gsxr

[@alflurin]

I was thinking about buying a 125 to commute to work and I considered the MSX but I was suspicious.... and then I saw..... Honda MSX125 (Grom) test drive by RoyalJordanian... now that's an everyday phrase. Thanks, I'm test driving one soon!

[@irishrover63]

I have been considering getting one as a second bike since they came out, but my attention is drawn now to "The Mutt" by Boneshaker choppers.

[@BladeRMC187]

Can you test ride the Yamaha WR125X next??

[@fireoil]

just with one rear view mirror is even better to fit into traffic jam. I owned a skyteam monkey's replica during 5 years, in paris, with 107CC engine. 11HP for under 80kg. It was my best vehicule i ever rode, even after HD 883, Suzuki SVS 650 and two audi cabriolet : it simple, it's own the city, and it's fun. So i can't wait to get my future MSX. I already tested it when it comes out from a friend fan of honda. i can't wait to get mine, back to the basics

[@davidrobert2007]

I wonder if a CR500 engine will fit? hmmmm...

[@alfapersius8252]

Not long after they came out I saw one in black with all gold trim and thought it looked fantastic! Wish I had one when I was on L plates :-)

[@manutd223655]

For the first time of watching your videos with headphones on, my ears are not bleeding lol..

[@pympster]

Also rode one, so much fun!! Though I ended up buying a PCX as my new mega fuel saving commuter bike, just way more practical.

[@Beaver314]

and lol at 8:50, slowest overtake ever!

[@siggihero1]

yeah nice bike thinking about buying this! Much? fuel usage?

[@yudhamica17]

@3:49 did you clutchless shift? Is that bad for the bike?

[@Blind2Society]

Saw one of these in the parking garage at Universal Orlando a couple weeks back. Had never heard of it and thought it was cool so I grab a few picks.

[@kaproductions263]

How comes you never touch the clutch when you change gears. Love the grom

[@84Knuckles]

He matches the revs to the gear, when changing up he eased off the throttle then changes gear. Going down you take the bike out of gear and blip the throttle and it'll slide into gear.

[@Hubrisza]

Have you ever thought of getting a pit bike RJ? Maybe even a drift trike?

[@stanbarber007]

Great video that cemented my decision to make the purchase. Can't wait to collect it tomorrow!

[@jdogg661420]

its crazy i think even people who hate streetbikes and harleys love groms. they are so unintimidating. im short so ive always wanted a big bike but never liked how i couldnt put both my feet on the ground. like all riders are 6 foot plus. i rode dirtbikes here and there growing up. but ya i just got a grom the other day im a noob though on the streets and on the bike since its been 20 years since i rode but i love it so far. its perfect for the city though here the mph in the city is higher then most at 50mph. so i do wish it was a little faster but it still has good torgue and decent power for what it is. i got mine for 2k us used with 1700 miles 2014 with lots of the smaller mods before it starts to get expensive so i think i got a really good deal compared to how much they are otd here. but i really think they are overpriced brand new because they got popular in the states because they turned every motorcycle under 250cc here into scooters... and this is the first 125 actual motorcycle in like 35-40 years here thats legal for the streets.

[@ngal811]

Is this stock? Sounds great! Are there much vibrations since there are only 4 gears?

[@madmike5144]

Awesome video, i love that group ride point in this video, looks soo fun :)

[@jamtoastson1841]

That thing is amazing! a little 125 would do nicely, considering the bike is so small. I wonder what the MPG would be, probably over 100. Perfect starter bike. It even looks cool.

[@Aman-xw3su]

Saw u yesterday u drove pass the national gallery

[@Cookie2501]

:o

[@dan_noo]

The 2016 version of grom in Thailand is absolute lil beast, im very sad Indonesia's Astra Honda didnt release it....

[@TheEverydayIndia]

I bet you'll be slower in doing the same at 6:35 on the S1000Rs or Nuda!

[@nw7013]

"Yes, I am talking to myself" 😂😂👍

[@TheSaltySuzi]

nice little bike, i think something like that should be perfect for just round the city, especialy over here in slovenia where the cities arent so big and the traffic isn't that awfull

[@Ultra80s]

11:45 Camaraderie! Nothing like mutual love & respect for each other like riders.

[@Hybrid6661]

You should test ride a few other 125's such as the: Yamaha YZF R125, Honda CBR 125R or KTM Duke 125 ... It will benefit those who are young and new to riding and want some help buying their first motorbike. Just a thought! Love you RJ

[@gyeomusic]

3:50 Hi RJ, i hv no riding experience, but may i know why do you shift gears without pressing the clutch? does it gonna damage the gear box system?

[@ScottZ370]

Didn't even notice how small they the bikes they were riding were in the video clipped.

[@bulbazoth6473]

Nice man, I have this same bike buts its electric! Its super fun isnt it??

[@datsatoilet]

Okay, I am so tempted to get a MC license, and now that I saw the Grom, I'm even more tempted!

[@magooosy]

RJ, what other languages do you speak ?

[@K13-X]

gotta grom myself and i 100% agree with ya RJ, the tyres are shit in the wet but i got just over 130 miles out of the little £6 tank and they do handle beautifully on the country roads... when they are dry lol

[@Merciuh]

Would love to see you ride a CBF125, I'm thinking about getting one of those as my first bike

[@OrcaGT]

I'm definitely seeing quite a few of these about now! If I ever have money to burn.. I'd probably pick one of these up for a laugh :P

[@jdogg661420]

get it used its a lot cheaper and you can find lots of em at least here now in the states with low miles and decent prices.

[@SagarPatel-jn2gh]

RJ how many times how you crashed on a bike? ( this question is in no way to be rude or offensive, it's just out of curiosity)

[@royaljordanian]

See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4TKenVqj9CYec0

[@aadzaad]

what is the max speed in 1st gear? and 2nd gear?

[@dil6969]

Despite all the supercars I've seen in your videos, I only paused for the rarest beast of them all: a PT Cruiser riding on a temporary spare at 1:04. I never knew these monstrosities were sold in the UK.

[@sleigh1602]

unfortunately they had to sell them in the UK.

[@aadzaad]

you can also put an akrapovic slip-on on it

[@Blahde]

"Cute" does not a bike make RJ...BUT....The Grom is awesome. OMG. I wish this little beast was around a few years back :-) Oh, and it IS a great price in the UK for a 125!!

[@condowallace]

Is this a reupload? I'm certain I've seen it before! Either that or I've just had a severe case of deja vu......

[@royaljordanian]

You have a severe case of Deja Vu ;). You could be mistaking it for when I rode a scooter.

[@nazimelon6653]

serious question.... why dont bikes like this (or every car/bike for that matter) get one more gear as some Kind oft an Overdrive? top speed wont get any highet, especially on those small bikes/cars but you wouldnt be in the limiter, once you hit the Highway all the time.

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

You can buy sprockets for that depending on where you're driving. 125s are made for the city

[@nazimelon6653]

+MrcabooseVG not here in germany. but even if so, even even commuting you dont want to be in the limiter all the time, once you hit a Highway.

[@nazimelon6653]

+MrcabooseVG also, a sprocket changes the whole gearing, having one more gear really is different.

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

If you're going on the highway you don't really want to be riding a 125 in all honestly...Nazimelonhamster

[@nazimelon6653]

***** I know. But here in Germany e.g. we have to. Age 16-18 or even longer, depending on your Money-possibilities, you are restricted to 125ccm/15hp. and also for the Autobahn.

[@jordannevill6984]

what do u think is better bike a honda msk 125 grom or a ktm duke 125

[@5serieslover]

Can't wait to get one of these used in a couple of years :)

[@triplecheeseburgermotovlogs]

Nice review! You should do more, you sound like a very trust worthy guy RJ

[@NZXTGamerz]

5:12 You didn't quite scare them off :)

[@EssillusionsUHD]

you ride like a boss! amazing little bikes these!

[@_chipchip]

Saw loads of these in Thailand. Cool looking bikes.