2023 Honda ST125 Dax debuts in Europe

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda mini-bike range that already includes two unique models - Monkey 125 and the MSX125 Grom, now welcomes a third member, the all-new ST125 Dax. Sounds familiar? Well, that’s because it is the new iteration of the Dax mini-bike, which was on sale in global markets sometime 40 years ago.

As a modern-day tribute to a 1970s classic bike, the 2023 ST125 Dax is named after a short-statured dog breed and is equipped with a Super Cub engine.

Speaking about the design first, the revived bike sports a vintage appeal combined with a modern and improved chassis. It gets a T-shaped pressed steel frame, tall chrome-finished handlebars, and a thick seat. The latter also features a pillion grab rail as the bike has the get-go to support up to two people. Brightening the front and rear ways of the bike are LED lights.

The bike rolls on 5-spoke, 12-inch cast-aluminum wheels and communicates the necessary information to the rider with the help of an LCD display.

When it comes to colour choices, Honda offers the 2023 ST125 Dax in two striking shades - Pearl Nebula Red and Pearl Cadet Grey.

On the mechanical front, the Honda ST125 Dax benefits from a 124-cc SOCH air-cooled engine that generates a maximum power output of  9.25 hp at 7,000 rpm and a peak torque of 10.8 Nm at 5,000 rpm. Sending power to the rear wheel of the bike is a four-speed gearbox mated to a centrifugal clutch.

The suspension duties are taken care of by a telescopic 31 mm USD front fork with 100 mm of axle travel, and dual rear shocks with 120 mm of axle travel. Helping the mini-bike stop is a 220 mm front disc, 190 mm rear disc, and hydraulically-operated brake calipers. Also, part of the braking setup is a single-channel ABS.

Following the official reveal, the 2023 Honda ST125 Dax is expected to go on sale in the European market soon.

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