The red brand’s fan-favorite small wonder now looks better than ever thanks to some spirited new treatments.Rear section of a red motorcycle with black seat, exhaust pipe, and rear tire against a blue background.If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn moreWhat is it about little things we love so much? From Mini-Me to Grogu, the Microblade to the Micra, our obsession with small is, well, big.The charm even carries over to motorcycles, with small-displacement bikes gaining popularity by the day.Among the three delightful new paint schemes, the racing-themed Gayety Red is the clear standout. - Credit: HondaBrands like Honda seemingly knew it all along, as it has been producing a range of little engines that could for well over half a century.AdvertisementAdvertisementEven so, the brand’s latest release may be its most compelling yet, as the cult-favorite Grom gets three new liveries, including a race-inspired treatment that’s so pitch-perfect it hurts.Keep Grom and carry onFrom the jump I’ll drop three important caveats. First off, these colorways just got announced for the UK market; I expect them to hit the US within months but not yet. While I normally always bet on black, with this particular bike I dare say this light blue tone is second best of the bunch. - Credit: HondaSecond, while the bike got major updates last year, including redesigned bodywork as part of a major overhaul, the paint schemes are the big story in 2026. The icing on the cake they baked last year, if you will.Third, for the record, I know Honda makes an even more approachable, affordable motorcycle in the Navi, but let’s be honest, it’s kind of a glorified moped amiright?That said, this pretty blacked-out edition is one of the more badass 125cc bikes you’ll find. - Credit: HondaAs for the colors themselves, the brand’s batting three for three with Pearl Shining Black, Splendid Blue and especially Gayety Red.AdvertisementAdvertisementThat third option features a tri-colored Honda Racing-inspired livery that I’m sure we’ll see zipping around paddocks this summer.Available imager is quite limited at the moment, but this Instragrab has me stoked nonetheless. - Credit: HondaThe color scheme also has wide patriotic appeal that could help it become a big hit around the world.Honda notes that the Grom’s bodywork is simple to detach, to the delight of rugged individualists itching to mod it out with stickers, graphics or wraps.Fun fact: the Grom’s following is biggest in Thailand, where a whopping 618,000 units have been sold. - Credit: HondaBeyond the aesthetics, the Grom retains the appealing features that have helped it sell nearly 900,000 units worldwide (including close to 100,00 in the US) since its 2012 launch.Highlights include a full LED lighting, an LCD display (with a rev counter and gear position indicator) and of course a 125cc two-valve air-cooled engine, which makes a charming 9.47 horsepower at 7,250 rpm and 7.7 Ib-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm.Fun fact #2: the Grom is just one of four 125cc miniMOTOs Honda sells in America. The others are the Dax 125, the Monkey and the Trail125. - Credit: HondaYes, those numbers are more cute than quick, but that’s what makes the bike so approachable for beginners, while still helping them master the art of shifting, thanks to its five-speed gearbox, and score a sweet little adrenaline rush, via the top speed of 58 miles power hours.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe bike also boasts a 31mm inverted fork, a rear monoshock and ground clearance of 7 inches, plus a low seat height of 30 inches and the feathery curb weight of 227 pounds, letting you feel as nimble as a young Valentino Rossi with every gnarly, tiny turn. Availability and pricingThe 2026 Honda Grom is hitting the UK market (under the MSX125 nameplate) at a starting price (unchanged from 2025) of £3,999.If the bike follows typical Honda release patterns, I can see it launching stateside within a couple of months, starting price at $3,599.Red Honda motorcycle with black seat, gold front forks, and blue and white racing stripes on the fuel tank.2026 Honda Grom Learn More About the Author:Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.AdvertisementAdvertisementWant to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.add as a preferred source on google