Back in the 70's my friend and I bought a couple of 50cc Mobylettes and rode from northern Spain to Switzerland. Best fun I have ever had on 2 wheels 😊
The dax is the only small bike I don’t actually have , 2 groms the 5 speed , monkey 5speed , 4 benelli TNT’s , grom is the best road bike , just , I actually seen 81 mph on a grom down a steep hill with a gale force wind behind me , benelli’s top out a 69 , money grom get about 70 - 74 most of the time , there all a total riot , just pure fun 🏍🏍👍👍
Great review on the dax and monkey I’ve recently returned to biking after forty years and bought myself a new Honda monkey last year in red which I s a great little bike I’ve modded it with different exhaust bit louder than stock also changed the front and rear sprockets and chain great for nipping along B roads although I took it on a dual carriageway recently not very good at keeping up with the traffic flow had seventy on Speedo not sure if that was true anyway all the best.
Love Dax for city commute and country roads. Fine for left lane A roads just sit at 60 easy. Pleasure to ride and get a lot of looks. Comments mostly from older gents who remember them from back in the day.
If the Dax came with a 5-speed manual like the Monkey, I'd be interested. Still, cool to see it offered now. Also, the mpg on the Monkey can't be right at 9:10 - it's closer to a 100-120 mpg bike with a 1.6 gallon tank.
The two complaints I have on mine it the seat is horribly uncomfortable. Really with is was the comfy foam they used in the Monkey as this one is stiff as a board and definitely hurts after a while. Second I seem to have exessive front end wobble. Not sure if it’s due to design or something else but my monkey was much more stable.
I’ve one of them, best top speed on GPS was 66 ( showed 73 on clock) , I can never get it to hit limiter in 4th. I hear that putting a 14T sprocket on the front will help low down and on hills. I’ve done about 2500 miles so far, and most was 260 miles in a day on it and found the seat not so good, also the forks needs to be stiffened up if you want a spirited blat, but overall I think I preferred my prior Z125 Monkey, the seat on it was awesome!
Very cool machines. That would be cool if there was some way of fitting the 5 speed gearbox and clutch to the DAX. It would be so much cooler if there was a place where I could ride one. I would surely buy one.
I had several Honda and Skyteam versions of the Dax and the Monkey over the years, all as 50cc or (completely legal :) 85cc ). For me the conversion to a manual clutch is really the biggest thing. I absolutely hate the food clutch shenanigans.. And the 50cc versions are just too slow for anything, especially so because I live at a very steep hill. Besides the clutch, the modern 125cc versions have one aspect that makes me prefer a scooter of them- there is no storage. That basically makes them useless for any store runs and such.
@@olik136 I thought about that. I solved it by applying a square top box, maintaining a retro looks. Since I basically only use it to store a helmet (M size modular) and a summer jacket + gloves, it's a tight fit but enough. Even at 24L Remember, square is the most efficient shape for boxes. But I can also recommend up to 32L
What was the Dax like with a pillon?? Often thought about getting one to go on the back of my camper and use it to tootle about with the wife on when we're parked.
Sehr schöne Vorstellung der ST 125 Dax. Ich habe eine Dax ST 50 G aus 1974 und seit einem Jahr eine neue . ( siehe mein Video bei youtube ) Sie erfreut mich bei jeder Fahrt, wenn es schneller gehen soll, hab ich noch eine Honda CB 750 Hornet. Schöne Grüße von der Nordseeküste.
@@paulh8849 Key factors are do you ride solo, and do you prefer a clutch? If so, the Monkey will be the choice to put a huge smile on your face. That said if you have an occasional pillion and prefer the no stall option the Dax will put an equal huge smile on your face!! ....there's also the grom if you don't like the retro vibe. Not forgetting the Super Cub too. Decisions... Decisions.
@@fortyfour1654 haha indeed. Well it'll be the monkey for me out of the choices. Loving that classic look. Also loving the idea of a simple camp/tour on a monkey. My only issue is finding a dealer who has a demo and is willing to let me try one first. There are a number on the market with low mileage which is the bit that concerns me.
The evolution of the st70.. BUT, we can notice that the main caracteristic of those mini bikes (you put in a van, in a car..) has desappeard :-(( , you can not retract anymore the handdle bar.. More than 27kg more than a st70, but it's still light. 15cm longer so and so, ok.. And finaly, the good new's is, that the adaptable and RETRACTABLE handlebar for the st125 is quite easy to find :-))))) !!!!!
@@bennythomsen5974 I'm also in km units, I just converted 118km/h to mph so would be easier to understand here 🤣 My windscreen is small, looks like a motocross one, in smoked plastic. I like the looks of it
I recently rented the cub 125 and managed to reach 105 km/h. Has anybody ridden both this models and can tell me if the dax 125 is more instabile due to the tiresize compared to the cub 125?
The dax is the only small bike I don’t actually have , 2 groms the 5 speed , monkey 5speed , 4 benelli TNT’s , grom is the best road bike , just , I actually seen 81 mph on a grom down a steep hill with a gale force wind behind me , benelli’s top out a 69 , money grom get about 70 - 74 most of the time , there all a total riot , just pure fun 🏍🏍👍👍
Back in the 70's my friend and I bought a couple of 50cc Mobylettes and rode from northern Spain to Switzerland. Best fun I have ever had on 2 wheels 😊
The dax is the only small bike I don’t actually have , 2 groms the 5 speed , monkey 5speed , 4 benelli TNT’s , grom is the best road bike , just , I actually seen 81 mph on a grom down a steep hill with a gale force wind behind me , benelli’s top out a 69 , money grom get about 70 - 74 most of the time , there all a total riot , just pure fun 🏍🏍👍👍
Great review on the dax and monkey I’ve recently returned to biking after forty years and bought myself a new Honda monkey last year in red which I s a great little bike I’ve modded it with different exhaust bit louder than stock also changed the front and rear sprockets and chain great for nipping along B roads although I took it on a dual carriageway recently not very good at keeping up with the traffic flow had seventy on Speedo not sure if that was true anyway all the best.
Love Dax for city commute and country roads. Fine for left lane A roads just sit at 60 easy. Pleasure to ride and get a lot of looks. Comments mostly from older gents who remember them from back in the day.
If the Dax came with a 5-speed manual like the Monkey, I'd be interested. Still, cool to see it offered now. Also, the mpg on the Monkey can't be right at 9:10 - it's closer to a 100-120 mpg bike with a 1.6 gallon tank.
The two complaints I have on mine it the seat is horribly uncomfortable. Really with is was the comfy foam they used in the Monkey as this one is stiff as a board and definitely hurts after a while.
Second I seem to have exessive front end wobble. Not sure if it’s due to design or something else but my monkey was much more stable.
Monkey is a blast off road... as demonstrated. 😊
Great review Lana....
It sounds brilliant
I’ve one of them, best top speed on GPS was 66 ( showed 73 on clock) , I can never get it to hit limiter in 4th. I hear that putting a 14T sprocket on the front will help low down and on hills. I’ve done about 2500 miles so far, and most was 260 miles in a day on it and found the seat not so good, also the forks needs to be stiffened up if you want a spirited blat, but overall I think I preferred my prior Z125 Monkey, the seat on it was awesome!
Cool little bikes.
Very cool machines. That would be cool if there was some way of fitting the 5 speed gearbox and clutch to the DAX. It would be so much cooler if there was a place where I could ride one. I would surely buy one.
Cool bike another one for one day 👌
So many mamories from the 90s...
I have a 24 plate Grom, get a louder exhaust so those that don't see you can definitely hear you 😊👍🏻
Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
very nice !!!!!
I had several Honda and Skyteam versions of the Dax and the Monkey over the years, all as 50cc or (completely legal :) 85cc ). For me the conversion to a manual clutch is really the biggest thing. I absolutely hate the food clutch shenanigans.. And the 50cc versions are just too slow for anything, especially so because I live at a very steep hill. Besides the clutch, the modern 125cc versions have one aspect that makes me prefer a scooter of them- there is no storage. That basically makes them useless for any store runs and such.
@@olik136 I thought about that. I solved it by applying a square top box, maintaining a retro looks. Since I basically only use it to store a helmet (M size modular) and a summer jacket + gloves, it's a tight fit but enough. Even at 24L
Remember, square is the most efficient shape for boxes. But I can also recommend up to 32L
What was the Dax like with a pillon??
Often thought about getting one to go on the back of my camper and use it to tootle about with the wife on when we're parked.
Sehr schöne Vorstellung der ST 125 Dax. Ich habe eine Dax ST 50 G aus 1974 und seit einem Jahr eine neue . ( siehe mein Video bei youtube ) Sie erfreut mich bei jeder Fahrt, wenn es schneller gehen soll, hab ich noch eine Honda CB 750 Hornet. Schöne Grüße von der Nordseeküste.
Great review. Throw that heel/toe shifter away and use a "normal" gear lever.
@@Kestrel-FG why?
wow and peace be upon you from me
AHH such a dilemma, do I or don't I go for a Monkey, I've been debating it for ages.... I think I need to try one first.
@@paulh8849 Key factors are do you ride solo, and do you prefer a clutch?
If so, the Monkey will be the choice to put a huge smile on your face.
That said if you have an occasional pillion and prefer the no stall option the Dax will put an equal huge smile on your face!!
....there's also the grom if you don't like the retro vibe.
Not forgetting the Super Cub too.
Decisions... Decisions.
@@fortyfour1654 haha indeed. Well it'll be the monkey for me out of the choices. Loving that classic look. Also loving the idea of a simple camp/tour on a monkey. My only issue is finding a dealer who has a demo and is willing to let me try one first. There are a number on the market with low mileage which is the bit that concerns me.
The evolution of the st70.. BUT, we can notice that the main caracteristic of those mini bikes (you put in a van, in a car..) has desappeard :-(( , you can not retract anymore the handdle bar..
More than 27kg more than a st70, but it's still light. 15cm longer so and so, ok..
And finaly, the good new's is, that the adaptable and RETRACTABLE handlebar for the st125 is quite easy to find :-))))) !!!!!
Nice tool kit but no ringle gingle 😂👍
So which one is best?😮
Had a 70cc version in the 70s absolutely brilliant,oh i would love one of those now but heading towards 70 would this old codger get insurance? 😂
Relive your youth and golden years!
Rediscover the inner child I say.
...and as for money there's no pockets in a shroud!
@@fortyfour1654 yes very true, I am tempted to try a small bike again.
I think I'm gonna sell my '21 Honda CT125 and get one. Man. Those huge Euro bike license plates look so out of place on yours.
I've managed 73 mph on my dax. And then hits the limiter.
Better than the RE Himalayan !
Impressive
@@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel needs to be downhill and crouched. But it's super fun!
@@bennythomsen5974 I'm also in km units, I just converted 118km/h to mph so would be easier to understand here 🤣
My windscreen is small, looks like a motocross one, in smoked plastic. I like the looks of it
I recently rented the cub 125 and managed to reach 105 km/h. Has anybody ridden both this models and can tell me if the dax 125 is more instabile due to the tiresize compared to the cub 125?
Just wish the dax had a clutch.
The dax is the only small bike I don’t actually have , 2 groms the 5 speed , monkey 5speed , 4 benelli TNT’s , grom is the best road bike , just , I actually seen 81 mph on a grom down a steep hill with a gale force wind behind me , benelli’s top out a 69 , money grom get about 70 - 74 most of the time , there all a total riot , just pure fun 🏍🏍👍👍