13/05/2026
⭐ Review by Jackie: The Honda MSX125 Grom…
The Wee Blue Rascal That Thinks It’s a Superbiker
I test rode the Honda MSX125 Grom from Ballymena Honda’s NW200 merch stand, and honestly, I’m convinced this bike was designed for people who enjoy chaos, attention, and the occasional accidental wheelie.
In blue, it looks like a Skittle with an attitude problem.
With the Lextek exhaust, it sounds like a tiny dragon clearing its throat.
And with me a 5’5” woman it becomes a mobile comedy show that somehow still turns heads from riders on bikes three times the size.
💙 First Impressions:
I swung a leg over it and immediately felt like the bike whispered,
“Don’t worry love, I’ve got you.”
Both feet flat on the ground.
No tiptoes.
No wobbling.
No praying to the gods of balance in front of a crowd of NW200 spectators.
Confidence level: unlocked.
🔊 The Lextek Exhaust: Pops, Growls, and Pure Mischief
This exhaust does NOT behave.
It pops, it crackles, it growls, and it absolutely makes big‑bike riders snap their necks around like they’ve just heard a firework go off behind them.
One lad on a 1000cc superbike actually turned, looked, and squinted like,
“Who’s making that noise?”
Surprise: it was me. On a 125.
Living my best life.
🌊 The North Coast Test Ride:
Portrush
The Grom zipped through traffic like it had somewhere important to be probably the chippy.
Every corner felt playful, like the bike was daring me to misbehave.
Portstewart
Along the Strand, the wee blue menace echoed off the walls with every pop from the Lextek.
I felt like a celebrity.
A very small, very loud celebrity.
Coleraine
Roundabouts became my personal playground.
The bike flicks side to side like it’s made of helium and enthusiasm.
⚙️ Specs (a.k.a. Why This Wee Thing Is So Much Fun):
• Engine: 124.9cc air‑cooled single
• Power: Around 9.7 hp (small but mighty)
• Gearbox: 5‑speed
• Seat Height: ~761 mm (perfect for us fun‑sized riders)
• Weight: About 103 kg (light enough to move with one hand and a bit of sass)
• Fuel Economy: Ridiculously good it sips petrol like it’s on a diet
• Top Speed: Enough to get you grinning, not enough to get you arrested
😄 Fun Factor: Off the Charts
This bike is pure joy.
It’s the kind of fun that makes you laugh inside your helmet.
The kind of fun that makes you take the long way home.
The kind of fun that makes you consider buying matching leathers just because the bike deserves it.
It’s not about speed… it’s about vibes.
And the vibes?
Immaculate.
⭐ Final Verdict:
If you want a bike that’s:
• Light
• Playful
• Confidence‑boosting
• Hilarious
• Loud (thanks Lextek)
• And guaranteed to make big‑bike riders look twice
…the Honda MSX125 Grom in blue is your soulmate.