I bought the grey one (matches my commando 961) and I adore the Dax. 160miles to the gallon, park it anywhere, fits through stationary traffic like nothing I’ve ever ridden . Been riding 38 years and the Dax is up there for fun and use ability. Ok I look like a bear shagging a squirrel but who cares. Also the gear box is so so sensible, I stop at the lights in top, one touch of the gear and I’m in neutral. Genius
This comment made us Both LAUGH! We really want to get our hands on a couple mini bikes for a trip, 160 mpg is very appealing! do you manage to carry stuff on yours, enough for a few days away? do you feel like you are safe and have enough power on A Roads? obviously we would stay away from motorways, we try to do that anyway when possible
Have either of you rode Super Cub 125? I imagine the Dax to have a much more responsive acceleration. There's a company in Australia that makes a little color matched fiberglass faring with acrylic windscreen specifically for the Monkey. It significantly reduces the drag and looks fantastic. Any thoughts on something like that for your Dax? If you're interested in a link to the ausbrilliant manufacturer, I can search it and share. Something I found very interesting about the new Honda Mini motors. In particular, the Super Cub is not only did a gain Cartridge type filter it retainers centrifucal oil spinner. The spinner filtration system is good for twenty to twenty five microns and especially heavy particles. Anyhow, happy trails. Looking forward to any feedback and thoughts you have and further adventures with your Dax. We Wishing you happy and safe travels.
@@heritagehillsecurity8778 Sadly this Dax is not a bike I own, just had my hands on it for a day. We would love to try out a couple of Honda monkeys for a trip
I've git the red dax and my r6 hasn't left the garage in 3 months since buying the dax..brilliant bike and so much fun..honda have nailed it with the dax
Living in the US, I can only hope that Honda sends this to the States. Raise that front fender and swap those tires for a knooby tread pattern, and you get a CT trail 125. Come on Honda. Let's go show some love to the US, we need this.
Or buy the Suzuki GN 125 in Mexico. I can get the Dax for 4000€ here in Germany. The Suzuki GN 125 is also very nice and used a lot in Latin America. In Germany it is nowhere to be found.
Given up on bigger bikes now. No interest speed , or in touring or motorway journeys. Don't want to tour the country. These days I have got this and the Monkey. Both Brilliant. Country lanes and A roads . Unbeatable fun.
@ontheroadadventure Dax was for my wife. In reality I ride it more. I had a Z50J as a kid. So when new Monkey came out I had to have one! Dax is great too. But for me I'll always love Monkey more. 🐒
@@brucegroom1929 Now that I believe! We sat on some Honda Monkeys and were surprised how well we fitted on them, although we probably look a bit daft but who cares about that when your having fun eh
@@ontheroadadventure But you can buy so much more motorcycle for 5G's. To me it just feels like a Honda money grab, using nostalgia to jack the price. I give Honda credit---it's working!!!
I have that exact version , i love it ,i worked for a Honda dealership rode the whole current model range except the Fireblade , love the ST125 it is a great little bike
The Dax and the Grom are great love the Dax build quality and semi Box .the Groms display is exerlent with a rev counter and gear indicator. The 23 Hornet and Cb 1000 R are very nice , the whole range is very refined and easy to live with ,the Arfica twin and Cb1000 are real Japanese Honda
I think this is actually a great option for allot of people, Cost of living is higher than ever and this little honda will get the job done at such a low cost it makes the motorbike the best option once more
@ontheroadadventure They were cable operated brakes so there were no worries about air getting into the hydraulic system. I have just been looking through a list of accessories and there is a folding handlebar kit available for about €200. If you only folded the L/H handlebar down for transport that would work.
My parents bought us a Dax 70 and Honda Monkey 50 back in the 70's. My dad was showing us how to ride it, it did a big wheelie lost control of the bike fell off the back. We were afraid of it and rode the Monkey. The DAX was a very torque motor, my friend rode up the school wall.
I like all the racks, nice addition. A mate of mine has ridden from England to Gibraltar on a 125 Monkey and just spent a week riding around Morocco on it. You certainly can have an adventure on a 125.
I have a 2019 nebula red Monkey…man I love that little bike so much fun to ride around town, I also have a 2021 MT-09 for my need to speed and a 2018 Harley Ultra CVO for long trips. I would buy that DAX in a heart beat but can’t get one in the USA yet, I have just enough room in my garage to fit it😏. My only fear with the Monkey is that if I parked it somewhere, that some scum would pick it up and throw it in their truck or van. Thanks for the great video👍
We really likle the Honda CT125 but like you we cant get it in the uk unless its imported and we pay a big premium for it and then parts. You are right you have to lock them to something or it will be gone in no time
Monkey because I had Z50 age 12 and lo have the 125 when it came out! Dax initially to keep Monkey mileage down. Now though love it in it's own right. Dax a little more pull off the mark. and Monkey slightly faster. Regardless, they are not for power or speed - just absolute fun :)@@ontheroadadventure
I own a 23 plate dax and i do love it for a nip around machine, however i wish you were able to squeeze a little more performance out the engines like the older groms and monkeys. A little lack lustre when it comes to having any fun on them, but not what theyre built for
I have a 2005 Clone of the Old Dax, installed a new engine complete for £180 back in 2010, did 12000 miles changed oil twice deliberately , only removed engine last year due to excess vibration, engine still ran with massive kick back! Installed spare engine, all is good. Maybe if I want to waste some money I will install 212cc engine in it £850 new.
@@ontheroadadventure I was bidding on an R1 with in 2008 and lost, I saw the Dax Clone and I know how great the engines are, so I bid, I’m the only one bidding, I won, £350! One previous owner, 357 miles. I binned the original engine 79cc and put a Lifan 125cc in it, complete engine £180 delivered to my door.
Thanks for the review 👍I fell in love with the DAX and will buy it, even though I'm 6'3 tall. I don't know how tall you are? I plan on making 2 modifications, possibly 3, to make it more comfortable to drive. How do you feel about it? 1. The seat from a saddler by 2 inches. pad up. 2. A handlebar riser that is variably adjustable up to 2.5 inches and also allows the angle of the handlebars to be set further forward. Possibly Slightly higher shock absorbers (rear) if that is even necessary. I think with these changes it should also fit someone 6'3 tall - in terms of the sitting position and also in terms of the foot controls. Honestly, I don't give a damn what I look like on the DAX or what people look at. The main thing is that I have fun driving on the amazing Dax.
Ich bin Dax-Liebhaber, habe eine 50 Jahre alte ST50G in Candy Blue und eine ST125 Dax in diesem schönen Rot. Wenn es etwas schneller fahren soll, habe ich eine neue CB750 HORNET. Wünsche euch allen immer gute Fahrt und viel Freude auf den Bikes.
@@ontheroadadventure Yes we have the CT 125. It’s a terrific platform however I yearn for the compact design of the Dax. The old Trail 70s has seen such a resurgence here in America that if you find a decent one for sale they’ll bring double what you would have to pay for a new monkey bike or Grom. And the Chinese knockoffs from Ice Bear are just too cheaply constructed to peak my interest.
@@ontheroadadventure that’s crazy i don’t have a bike right now my next one gonna be a Honda pan european st1100 for longer distance I would love to have a daily driver with that love it to be another Honda so this one would be fun to have next to the st1000 😂 I’m thinking about it ✌🏼😂
@@eddie_cooper You can’t go wrong with a Honda. This is the trouble with bikes, one is never enough! We use our Africa Twins for travel long distance and love them. We currently have a series riding them to Rome, first episode just out 👍
Stupid is the One that didn't even tried One of these before saying they are ridiculous, and what more Stupid is Honda which still refuse to sell the CT125 in Europe! From all the 125's models Honda have that it's the one I really want.
Who says a motorbike has to look a motorbike. They evolved from the bicycle. This one looks like it was designed around the engine with monocoque a frame. Put Fat tyres in it and you would have a Monobobbercoque. We can't get them in North America. Your lucky they are so far ahead of there time. Sure be nice to find an old minter. You can just go down and finance insure fuel up and go for less than you'll pay for your coffee.
These little bikes makes riding so affordable for anybody it’s fantastic, running costs are silly cheap on the Honda Dax. If you stay off main roads, this little bike will take you just as far as my Honda Africa twin, just slower. Do you have Honda Grom or Honda Monkey bike there? They are just as good too
I bought the grey one (matches my commando 961) and I adore the Dax. 160miles to the gallon, park it anywhere, fits through stationary traffic like nothing I’ve ever ridden . Been riding 38 years and the Dax is up there for fun and use ability. Ok I look like a bear shagging a squirrel but who cares. Also the gear box is so so sensible, I stop at the lights in top, one touch of the gear and I’m in neutral. Genius
This comment made us Both LAUGH! We really want to get our hands on a couple mini bikes for a trip, 160 mpg is very appealing! do you manage to carry stuff on yours, enough for a few days away? do you feel like you are safe and have enough power on A Roads? obviously we would stay away from motorways, we try to do that anyway when possible
Have either of you rode Super Cub 125? I imagine the Dax to have a much more responsive acceleration. There's a company in Australia that makes a little color matched fiberglass faring with acrylic windscreen specifically for the Monkey. It significantly reduces the drag and looks fantastic. Any thoughts on something like that for your Dax? If you're interested in a link to the ausbrilliant manufacturer, I can search it and share. Something I found very interesting about the new Honda Mini motors. In particular, the Super Cub is not only did a gain Cartridge type filter it retainers centrifucal oil spinner. The spinner filtration system is good for twenty to twenty five microns and especially heavy particles. Anyhow, happy trails. Looking forward to any feedback and thoughts you have and further adventures with your Dax. We Wishing you happy and safe travels.
@@heritagehillsecurity8778 Sadly this Dax is not a bike I own, just had my hands on it for a day. We would love to try out a couple of Honda monkeys for a trip
@@ontheroadadventure Far better to have it for a day than not at all. Thank you and be safe out there.
@@heritagehillsecurity8778 absolutely! Love your attitude 👍 Hope you can join us in our other videos, we are currently touring Europe heading for Rome
I love my Monkey, same engine of course. Last refuel I got 160mpg! Engine is easy to maintain yourself too. The Honda mini bikes are awesome.
160mpg! That is impressive! How far have you ridden yours?
About 40 miles and two off road trails which were really difficult
Sounds like you are not getting much use from the little one?
I've git the red dax and my r6 hasn't left the garage in 3 months since buying the dax..brilliant bike and so much fun..honda have nailed it with the dax
We would love to get a couple mini bikes and go on a epic adventure, maybe Honda would loan us some monkeys for a week or two
Living in the US, I can only hope that Honda sends this to the States. Raise that front fender and swap those tires for a knooby tread pattern, and you get a CT trail 125. Come on Honda. Let's go show some love to the US, we need this.
We do t get the CT125 in the uk despite everyone asking for it
As of September 2024, it looks like they are coming to the US market.
Can’t you raise it yourself? I like it as is, nice and clean. Oh, I have the 1997 ST70 version and love it.
Or buy the Suzuki GN 125 in Mexico. I can get the Dax for 4000€ here in Germany. The Suzuki GN 125 is also very nice and used a lot in Latin America. In Germany it is nowhere to be found.
Love that bike...had the trail 70 in 76 ...loved it till i road a yz80
Given up on bigger bikes now. No interest speed , or in touring or motorway journeys. Don't want to tour the country. These days I have got this and the Monkey. Both Brilliant. Country lanes and A roads . Unbeatable fun.
Amazing, what made you buy both the Dax and the monkey? Which is better?
@ontheroadadventure Dax was for my wife. In reality I ride it more. I had a Z50J as a kid. So when new Monkey came out I had to have one! Dax is great too. But for me I'll always love Monkey more. 🐒
@@brucegroom1929 we would like to get our hands on a pair of them and see how far they will go!
@ontheroadadventure Haha they are Hondas..so will.go as far as you want 😀
@@brucegroom1929 Now that I believe! We sat on some Honda Monkeys and were surprised how well we fitted on them, although we probably look a bit daft but who cares about that when your having fun eh
My first bike was a '69 mini-trail 50 and now here in the U.S. the Dax is over $5000 out the door---I just don't get it!😕
Cheap motorcycles just don’t exist anymore
@@ontheroadadventure But you can buy so much more motorcycle for 5G's. To me it just feels like a Honda money grab, using nostalgia to jack the price. I give Honda credit---it's working!!!
Maybe… but we all still want it!
I have that exact version , i love it ,i worked for a Honda dealership rode the whole current model range except the Fireblade , love the ST125 it is a great little bike
So which do you prefer and why? Honda grom, Monkey or Dax?
The Dax and the Grom are great love the Dax build quality and semi Box .the Groms display is exerlent with a rev counter and gear indicator.
The 23 Hornet and Cb 1000 R are very nice , the whole range is very refined and easy to live with ,the Arfica twin and Cb1000 are real Japanese Honda
@@jasonblake7225 It’s the twins for us, but would love a mini bike alongside each
The paint on the Honda Dax is soo shiny! I’d love one
I think this is actually a great option for allot of people, Cost of living is higher than ever and this little honda will get the job done at such a low cost it makes the motorbike the best option once more
The brand new 2024 “Glittering Blue” is superb ! Google it & 👀
Just a shame they don't have the folding handle bars like the original. I would have one for my campervan.
I’ve never seen that before
@ontheroadadventure
They were cable operated brakes so there were no worries about air getting into the hydraulic system.
I have just been looking through a list of accessories and there is a folding handlebar kit available for about €200. If you only folded the L/H handlebar down for transport that would work.
Simple is often best 👍
My parents bought us a Dax 70 and Honda Monkey 50 back in the 70's. My dad was showing us how to ride it, it did a big wheelie lost control of the bike fell off the back. We were afraid of it and rode the Monkey. The DAX was a very torque motor, my friend rode up the school wall.
Awesome! Now that’s a story! Bikes create memories!
Same here, petrol crisis in the early 70s, dad bought a st70 for mum to go shopping. I learned to ride it in the back garden.
@@girlinagale amazing, the memories bikes create last a lifetime
I like all the racks, nice addition. A mate of mine has ridden from England to Gibraltar on a 125 Monkey and just spent a week riding around Morocco on it. You certainly can have an adventure on a 125.
That’s awesome and I bet I costs him pennies. We would love to get our hands on two mini bikes and go on an adventure
It's a stupid but beautiful little bike. I had a 1980 Honda CT-70 as a kid. If this bike was released in the USA I'd buy it tomorrow.
Small bike, Big fun!
I would definitely get one! Looks like a lot of fun
Fun is exactly how i would describe these Mini Honda bikes and Fun is what motorcycles are all about! Much love for the Honda Dax ST 125
I have a 2019 nebula red Monkey…man I love that little bike so much fun to ride around town, I also have a 2021 MT-09 for my need to speed and a 2018 Harley Ultra CVO for long trips. I would buy that DAX in a heart beat but can’t get one in the USA yet, I have just enough room in my garage to fit it😏. My only fear with the Monkey is that if I parked it somewhere, that some scum would pick it up and throw it in their truck or van. Thanks for the great video👍
We really likle the Honda CT125 but like you we cant get it in the uk unless its imported and we pay a big premium for it and then parts. You are right you have to lock them to something or it will be gone in no time
I have a chain lock on mine.and hope to get a GPS tracker for it
Got this and the Monkey. Both wonderful ❤
What made you buy both and what’s the comparison?
Monkey because I had Z50 age 12 and lo have the 125 when it came out! Dax initially to keep Monkey mileage down. Now though love it in it's own right. Dax a little more pull off the mark. and Monkey slightly faster. Regardless, they are not for power or speed - just absolute fun :)@@ontheroadadventure
Love the fun bikes!
Ciao vorrei acquistare questa stupenda moto ma non capisco come funziona il cambio marce sulla pedaliera a bilanciere mi sapresti spiegare?
It’s a little hard to explain here, have you looked for videos on here, you need someone to show you. Or buy the monkey instead?
I own a 23 plate dax and i do love it for a nip around machine, however i wish you were able to squeeze a little more performance out the engines like the older groms and monkeys. A little lack lustre when it comes to having any fun on them, but not what theyre built for
What made you pick the Dax over the from or monkey?
I have a 2005 Clone of the Old Dax, installed a new engine complete for £180 back in 2010, did 12000 miles changed oil twice deliberately , only removed engine last year due to excess vibration, engine still ran with massive kick back! Installed spare engine, all is good. Maybe if I want to waste some money I will install 212cc engine in it £850 new.
@@ontheroadadventure I was bidding on an R1 with in 2008 and lost, I saw the Dax Clone and I know how great the engines are, so I bid, I’m the only one bidding, I won, £350! One previous owner, 357 miles. I binned the original engine 79cc and put a Lifan 125cc in it, complete engine £180 delivered to my door.
Thanks for the review 👍I fell in love with the DAX and will buy it, even though I'm 6'3 tall.
I don't know how tall you are? I plan on making 2 modifications, possibly 3, to make it more comfortable to drive. How do you feel about it?
1. The seat from a saddler by 2 inches. pad up. 2. A handlebar riser that is variably adjustable up to 2.5 inches and also allows the angle of the handlebars to be set further forward. Possibly Slightly higher shock absorbers (rear) if that is even necessary.
I think with these changes it should also fit someone 6'3 tall - in terms of the sitting position and also in terms of the foot controls. Honestly, I don't give a damn what I look like on the DAX or what people look at. The main thing is that I have fun driving on the amazing Dax.
This little bike is all about fun, Enjoy your Dax may it give you many smiles!!
Sold it two weeks ago. Great bike for town but not quick enough for me to feel safe on A
Roads
Fair enough,’not any good for real miles I guess
Wish I could get one from Honda in the US, so cool
You guys get the CT125? We want that in the uk but they wont do it either
Honda, bring these to the states!!!
Do you have monkey bikes there?
@@ontheroadadventure Yes we do. We also have the CT 125. But the Dax is not available...yet. Of the 3 the Dax is the mini I'd prefer.
The CT 125 is like rocking horse poo here, everyone wants one I think they have to be imported
Nice one Rich, I’d love one of those to pop about on, what a hoot
You and me both!
Ich bin Dax-Liebhaber, habe eine 50 Jahre alte ST50G in Candy Blue und eine ST125 Dax in diesem schönen Rot. Wenn es etwas schneller fahren soll, habe ich eine neue CB750 HORNET. Wünsche euch allen immer gute Fahrt und viel Freude auf den Bikes.
A nice selection of bikes you have 👍
Love it ...had a ct70 in 76
Nice 👌
The stupid part about it is the auto clutch. If it was manual clutch like the Grom and Monkey, I'd buy one.
Why not have the grom instead?
Add a center stand and foldable handle bars like the old trail seventy and I’ll buy two. Oh and I live in the United States.
Do you guys have the Honda CT 125 over there?
@@ontheroadadventure Yes we have the CT 125. It’s a terrific platform however I yearn for the compact design of the Dax. The old Trail 70s has seen such a resurgence here in America that if you find a decent one for sale they’ll bring double what you would have to pay for a new monkey bike or Grom. And the Chinese knockoffs from Ice Bear are just too cheaply constructed to peak my interest.
@@perpitraiter we would love the ct125 it looks like it could take you on some epic adventures at a fraction of the cost of a big bike
Another great little bike from Honda, I think many people are waking up to the fact that you can have just as much fun on a smaller bike!
Yea, I completely agree. Other manufacturers are all coming out with mid range bikes around 400cc…. Could this be the new economic goldie locks zone?
So this thing do 1 liter gas 80 km ? 😅
Ridiculous isn’t it! Is that enough to make you want one?
@@ontheroadadventure that’s crazy i don’t have a bike right now my next one gonna be a Honda pan european st1100 for longer distance I would love to have a daily driver with that love it to be another Honda so this one would be fun to have next to the st1000 😂 I’m thinking about it ✌🏼😂
@@eddie_cooper You can’t go wrong with a Honda. This is the trouble with bikes, one is never enough! We use our Africa Twins for travel long distance and love them. We currently have a series riding them to Rome, first episode just out 👍
Stupid is the One that didn't even tried One of these before saying they are ridiculous, and what more Stupid is Honda which still refuse to sell the CT125 in Europe! From all the 125's models Honda have that it's the one I really want.
We both agree! We would buy the ct125 each right away! Would love to customize it and take it on trips
I want one. Dear Santa ……
and a CT125 to compare it too...
Saying "only" 3500 doesn't make it cheap. That is an expensive scooter.
I don’t know much about scooters im afraid
It is cheap where inexpensive vehicles are concerned.
Who says a motorbike has to look a motorbike. They evolved from the bicycle. This one looks like it was designed around the engine
with monocoque a frame. Put Fat tyres in it and you would have a Monobobbercoque. We can't get them in North America. Your lucky they are so far ahead of there time. Sure be nice to find an old minter. You can just go down and finance insure fuel up and go for less than you'll pay for your coffee.
These little bikes makes riding so affordable for anybody it’s fantastic, running costs are silly cheap on the Honda Dax. If you stay off main roads, this little bike will take you just as far as my Honda Africa twin, just slower. Do you have Honda Grom or Honda Monkey bike there? They are just as good too
@@ontheroadadventure We have grim and monkey. I had a Honda Z50(new monkey). I can get a Honda xr 150 even cheaper. Thinking of getting one of them.
All those Hondas will do you well! But how do you choose between them?
@@ontheroadadventure I like the Dax but will go look at getting a XR 150.
Your Africa Twin looks very annoyed.
YES! but the little Dax does argue its point well....
Why stereo sound only in right? I cannot listen to this review with one ear deaf. Fix your sound
Will look into it cheers
😂😂😂😂😂
A fun…. stupid little bike 😂