The Honda Grom and the Kawasaki Z125 Pro are both 125cc-class mini motorcycles on 12-inch wheels, with the same front and rear wheel travel. The Grom costs less, has a five-speed gearbox, a lower seat and an ABS version. The Z125 Pro has a four-speed gearbox and a bigger fuel tank, and comes without ABS.
The table compares the 2026 models using the figures Honda and Kawasaki publish on their US websites, read on 12 October 2026.
| 2026 model | Honda Grom | Kawasaki Z125 Pro |
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| Base MSRP | $3,599 (SP $3,699, ABS $3,799) | $3,799 or $3,999 |
| Destination charge | $300 | $315 |
| Engine | 124cc air-cooled single, fuel-injected | 125cc air-cooled single, fuel-injected |
| Transmission | Five-speed manual | Four-speed, return shift |
| ABS | Front-wheel ABS on the Grom ABS | Non-ABS only |
| Seat height | 30.0 in. | 31.7 in. |
| Curb weight | 224 lb (Grom ABS 227 lb) | 224.8 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 1.6 gal | 2.0 gal |
| Wheelbase | 47.2 in. | 46.3 in. |
| Wheel travel, front and rear | 3.9 in. and 4.1 in. | 3.9 in. and 4.1 in. |
Prices are base MSRP and do not include the destination charge, taxes, title, registration or dealer fees. Browse motorcycles for sale on Searchshop to see what dealers near you are asking.
The comparison uses published data, not test rides. Every specification and price comes from the manufacturer's own US website for the 2026 model year, read on 12 October 2026. Dealer asking prices come from Searchshop's own listings on the same day.
- Honda's US spec page for the Grom does not list horsepower or torque, so the two bikes are not compared on power.
- Honda and Kawasaki define curb weight slightly differently: Honda includes a full tank of fuel, and Kawasaki counts a tank more than 90 percent full plus the tool kit. Treat the two curb weights as close, not exact.
- Prices are compared on one basis, base MSRP, with each brand's destination charge shown separately.
The standard 2026 Grom starts $200 below the Z125 Pro: $3,599 against $3,799 base MSRP. With destination added, the totals are $3,899 for the Grom and $4,114 for the Z125 Pro. Kawasaki also lists a $3,999 version of the Z125 Pro, which is $4,314 with destination.
Honda sells three 2026 versions. The Grom SP is $3,699 and comes in Matte Black Metallic with special graphics. The Grom ABS is $3,799, the same as the Z125 Pro's starting price, and adds front-wheel ABS. Kawasaki lists both 2026 Z125 Pro price points as non-ABS.
Both bikes use a small air-cooled, fuel-injected single-cylinder engine, and the clearest difference is the gearbox. The Grom has a five-speed manual transmission. The Z125 Pro has a four-speed.
Kawasaki rates the Z125 Pro at 10.0 hp at 8,000 rpm and 7.1 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm, measured under ISO standard 4106. Kawasaki notes that the result may be higher than a measurement to SAE standards. Honda does not publish a horsepower figure for the Grom on its US spec page, so there is no like-for-like power comparison from the makers' own numbers.
The Grom has the lower seat, at 30.0 inches against 31.7 inches for the Z125 Pro. For a rider who wants a lower seat, that 1.7-inch gap is the clearest fit difference on paper. Sit on both before buying, because seat shape and bar reach also affect fit.
The Grom has the longer wheelbase, 47.2 inches against 46.3 inches. The Z125 Pro carries more fuel: 2.0 gallons against 1.6 gallons for the Grom. Kawasaki also lists the Z125 Pro's overall length at 66.9 inches and its ground clearance at 6.1 inches.
The Grom has larger brake discs and wider tires on paper. Its front disc is 220mm and its rear disc is 190mm, against 200mm and 184mm petal-style discs on the Z125 Pro. The Grom runs a 120/70-12 front tire and a 130/70-12 rear. The Z125 Pro runs a 100/90-12 front and a 120/70-12 rear.
Wheel travel is the same on both: 3.9 inches at the front and 4.1 inches at the rear. The Grom uses a 31mm fork and the Z125 Pro a 30mm telescopic fork. Kawasaki says the Z125 Pro's single rear shock has four-way preload adjustment to suit solo or two-up riding.
Median dealer asking prices for new 2026 Groms and Z125 Pros on Searchshop matched each bike's starting base MSRP on 12 October 2026. Counts are listings whose title matched the model name.
- New 2026 Honda Grom (standard and ABS versions): 5 listings, median asking price $3,599.
- New 2026 Kawasaki Z125 Pro: 12 listings, median asking price $3,799.
- New 2025 Kawasaki Z125 Pro: 9 listings, median asking price $3,699.
Used listings for both bikes were too few to give a reliable median. Listings change daily, so ask each dealer for a written out-the-door price that shows the destination charge, fees and taxes.
Choose between them on price, ABS, gearbox and seat height, because those are where the published figures differ most.
- Choose the Honda Grom if you want the lower price, the option of front-wheel ABS, a five-speed gearbox or the lower 30.0-inch seat.
- Choose the Kawasaki Z125 Pro if you prefer its streetfighter styling, want the larger 2.0-gallon tank, or plan to adjust rear preload for riding with a passenger, and ABS is not a priority.
New riders can start with Searchshop's guide to the best motorcycles for beginners and the guide to getting a motorcycle license. Buying used? Read the used motorcycle buying guide first. When you are ready, compare Grom and Z125 Pro listings from dealers on Searchshop.
No, Kawasaki lists the 2026 Z125 Pro as non-ABS at both of its price points, $3,799 and $3,999. Shoppers who want ABS on a mini motorcycle in this class can look at the 2026 Honda Grom ABS, which adds front-wheel ABS for a $3,799 base MSRP, the same as the Z125 Pro's starting price.
The makers' own figures do not allow a like-for-like answer. Kawasaki rates the 2026 Z125 Pro at 10.0 hp at 8,000 rpm and 7.1 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm, measured under ISO standard 4106. Honda's US spec page for the 2026 Grom lists no horsepower or torque figure, so the two cannot be compared on published power.
The 2026 Honda Grom starts at $3,599 base MSRP, plus a $300 destination charge, for $3,899 before taxes and dealer fees. The Grom SP is $3,699 and the Grom ABS is $3,799. On 12 October 2026, five new 2026 Grom listings on Searchshop had a median asking price of $3,599.
The Honda Grom has the lower seat on paper, at 30.0 inches against 31.7 inches for the Kawasaki Z125 Pro. Seat height is only one part of fit, because seat shape and handlebar reach matter too, so a shorter rider should sit on both bikes at a dealer before choosing.
