Honda Dax 125 (2022) Review – Nostalgic and new. A playful and unique mini motorbike
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| Photo of Honda Dax 125 (Pearl Nebula Red) |
The Honda Dax 125 is a two-kind leisure bike with a moped that redefines Honda’s historic product brand “Dax Honda” in the modern era. It is a model that aims to have a more fulfilling bike life by enjoying the holidays not only with one rider but also with important family and friends.
Equipped with an air-cooled, 4-stroke, OHC, 123 cm3 single-cylinder engine that has powerful output characteristics and complies with the latest emission regulations * 2. A 4-speed transmission is used for the automatic centrifugal clutch that does not require clutch operation.
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| Honda Dax 125. Color: Pearl Cadet Grey. |
The motorcycle body uses a long steel plate press backbone frame that gives an impression of Dax, a long type double seat that is easy for two people, and a grab bar that is easy to grip for passengers. A fuel tank and an air cleaner are installed in the frame under the seat, and the simple configuration around the engine realizes a compact and unique styling that emphasizes the T-shaped frame shape. In addition, chrome-plated parts are placed everywhere, such as the muffler guard attached to the up-type muffler and the cover on the left side of the car body, adding a high-quality feel to the lovely appearance.
For the suspension, a 12-inch size tubeless tire is combined with a highly rigid cast wheel with a simple design, and an inverted front fork and front and rear wheel disc brakes are adopted. In addition, ABS that acts on the front wheels is standard equipment to enhance the sense of security when braking.
The lighting equipment uses round LED headlights and turn signals that enhance the adorable impression.
Honda Dax 125 Pictures
There are two colors available for Honda Dax 125, “Pearl Nebula Red” that makes you feel nostalgic and high quality, and “Pearl Cadet Gray” that blends into the urban landscape.
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| Honda Dax 125 (Pearl Nebula Red) |
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| Honda Dax 125 in red color. front left view. |
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| Honda Dax 125 pearl red color. Photo from rear left angle. |
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| Honda Dax 125 grey. – photo from left rear. Fun motorcycle for hobbist. |
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| Honda Dax 125 mini street legal motorcycle. Photo from front left angle. |
Honda Dax 125 Features
-Incorporating modern sensibilities while following the styling of “Dachshund (1969)“, which is based on the image of the dog breed “Dachshund”.
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| Picture of Honda Dax 125 (Pearl Cadet Gray) right side. Little motorbike. |
- ● T-shaped backbone frame using steel plate press that characterizes styling
- ● Double seat that is easy for two people and can be used in various riding positions according to the physique.
- ● A 4-speed transmission that uses an air-cooled, 4-stroke, OHC, 123 cm3 single-cylinder engine that achieves both powerful output characteristics and excellent environmental performance, and an automatic centrifugal clutch that does not require clutch operation or frequent shift operations.
- ● ABS *that acts on the front wheels, which uses cast wheels, tubeless tires, and disc brakes for the front and rear wheels, and gives a sense of security when braking.
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| Image of Honda Dax 125 (Pearl Nebula Red) – right side. Collector item. |
*ABS is a system that assists the rider’s braking operation. As with vehicles that are not equipped with ABS, sufficient deceleration is required in front of corners, etc., and it is not possible to handle unreasonable driving. When ABS is activated, the system is activated by kickback (swing back).
*Emission regulations in 2020 (Reiwa 2)
Honda Dax 125 Specifications
- Common name : Dax 125
- Car name/model : Honda 8BJ-JB04
- Overall length x width x height (mm) : 1,760 x 760 x 1,020
- Wheelbase (mm) : 1,200
- Minimum ground clearance (mm) ★ : 180
- Seat height (mm) ★ : 775
- Vehicle weight (kg) : 107 107
- Riding capacity (person) : 2
- Minimum turning radius (m) : 2.0 2.0
- Engine model/type : JB04E/Air-cooled 4-stroke OHC single cylinder
- Total displacement (cm3) : one two three
- Inner diameter x stroke (mm) : 50.0 × 63.1
- Compression ratio ★ : 10.0
- Maximum output (kW [PS]/rpm) : 6.9 [9.4]/7,000
- Maximum torque (N･m [kgf･m]/rpm) : 11 [1.1]/5,000
- Fuel consumption rate (km/L)
(Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism notification value)
- Constant fuel consumption value (km/h) : 55.0 (60) (When two people are on board)
- WMTC mode value ★ (Class) : 65.7 (Class 1) (When one person is on board)
- Fuel supply device type : Electronic type/Electronic control fuel injection device (PGM-FI)
- Starting method ★ : Self-style
- Ignition system type ★ : Full transistor battery ignition
- Lubrication method ★ : Pumped splash combination type
- Fuel tank capacity (L) : 3.8 3.8
- Clutch type ★ : Wet multi-plate coil spring type
- Transmission type : Always meshing 4-stage return
- Gear ratio :
- 1st speed : 2.500
- 2nd speed : 1.550
- 3rd speed : 1.150
- 4th speed : 0.923
- Reduction ratio (1st ★/2nd) : 3.421/2.266
- Caster angle (degrees) ★/Trail amount (mm) ★ : 24° 54´/84
- tire :
- Front tire size : 120/70-12 51L
- rear tire size : 130/70-12 56L
- Brake type :
- Front : Hydraulic disc (ABS)
- rear : Hydraulic disc
- Suspension method :
- Front : Telescopic
- rear : Swing arm type
- Frame format : backbone
■ Numerical values _of type approval application form based on the Road Transport Vehicle Law (★ items are Honda published specifications)
■ Manufacturer/Thai Honda Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ■ Country of manufacture/Thailand ■ Importer/Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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| Photo of Honda Dax 125 with a driver and a passanger. |
*The fuel consumption rate is the value under the specified test conditions. It depends on various conditions such as the customer’s usage environment (weather, traffic jam, etc.), driving method, vehicle condition (equipment, specifications) and maintenance condition.
*The constant fuel consumption value is the fuel consumption rate based on the actual measurement of driving at a constant vehicle speed.
*The WMTC mode value is a calculated value based on the exhaust gas test results measured in the driving mode, which is an international standard including starting, accelerating, and stopping. Driving mode classes are categorized by displacement and top speed.
*A change mechanism that is a return type while driving and a rotary type only when the vehicle is stopped.
Honda Dax 125 Price
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (including 10% consumption tax) in Japan : 440,000 yen (main unit price excluding consumption tax 400,000 yen).