2023 Honda DAX ST125 Review

[@Freakydile]

True what you say there!!! This bike isn't about the speed, it's about the fun. And it's a lot of fun riding it!!! I also drove it a little bit "offroad", and it takes that well. It drives very economic, 1,6 liter / 100km, and quick enough for traffic. I am so so so happy with it!!! Regards from Belgium!

[@exeterrider]

Thanks for your post and watching 👍

[@TheRhythmicBiker]

Man that's a cool looking little bike, I can't believe the size of that fuel tank, doesn't look big at all. The DAX would definitely make for a great busy city bike, just getting right through the traffic. I tell you what, it just looks a fun bike, a bike that would never fail to make you smile, a bike full with a bag of character. Nice to see your son out and about with ya on the bike, he's never well spoken, future presenter right there 👏 Looking forward to the other DAX video you got coming up mate. Great review as always fella. Hope you and the family are well.

[@exeterrider]

Cheers RB, Yes its even better looking in the flesh, although with your height it could be like riding on a skateboard. I'm more of a Monkey man myself but appreciate what the DAX has to offer. Thanks very much for watching. Have a good week.

[@Hodenkat]

Terrific bike! You certainly get away with some crazy stuff on UK roads. All of that lane splitting and shoulder riding would get you arrested in the states!! LOL!

[@exeterrider]

Tough guys only here bud, it's like the great escape 😂👍

[@Banditmanuk]

Thats a great looking little bike. Fun and frugal. I sat on one at the bike show, at 6ft 4 I look absolutely ridiculous 😂

[@exeterrider]

I was thinking of you when I edited this....Yes, it would be like something out of Mario Kart.

[@rockwestfahl]

That bike s the spitting image of my old CT-70 I had as a kid. Great little bike even if as my friends told me I looked like a “bear on a roller skate.” Of course mine was just a 70 cc engine and if you were having a really good day, it might hit 35or 40mph.

[@exeterrider]

I remember the 70, I had a Honda poster up on my wall as a kid 😎👍

[@jimsadler8704]

Excellent review, ER. I think the heel/toe gear shift in the Dax is ideal for town work where the bike would be in its element. In the early 70's I had a C50 with the centrifugal clutch (albeit 3 speed) and I liked the clutch less gear change.

[@exeterrider]

Yes your right there Jim , it really came into its own in town yet kept the bike engaging. Thanks

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

I wish it gad a regular clutch

[@exeterrider]

@@TheAnnoyingBoss me to tbh👍

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

It does look like a fun bike. I always thought to myself that I'll get a 2nd bike if I can find a garage to store it in, but I can fit this on the 6 patio slabs in my front garden or carry it into my house

[@exeterrider]

Ha : )....You may struggle to carry it but yes its very easy to store. Thanks for watching : )

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

@@exeterrider a tad over 100kg? Easy.

[@NooBiker]

Great contribution from the talented youngster

[@exeterrider]

Thanks yes, a few more vids coming with the cheap labour.

[@lilynorthover8378]

I really like the look of the Dax and the handlebar set up is great. But as a learner, I don't think the gear shifter is a good idea. Best to learn on regular shifters first. However, as a fun bike for an experienced rider, what's not to like. Small, light bikes are what I'm after and I'm leaning more to the Grom now although I will sit on the Monkey. I'll be finishing my CBT in October. Just need a big pile of money to fall out of the sky and I can go shopping 😂 Can't wait to see the rest of the videos on the Dax, it's a stylish bike for sure.

[@ellistolchard4400]

It's ok if you're 14 and 5 foot 1

[@lilynorthover8378]

@@ellistolchard4400 🤦‍♀️👹

[@exeterrider]

Yes the Groms alright Lilly, I had one of those and had a great time on it. I would agree that a conventional shifter is the way to go.

[@craigyllyn]

I agree. Plus monkey and Grom have the 5th gear . Better for faster sweeping roads. And down hill😉

[@lilynorthover8378]

@@craigyllyn lot of them round here 😉

[@rolfschullenberg7589]

A very informative review 👍I fell in love with the DAX and will buy it, even though I'm 6'3 tall. I will make 2 modifications, possibly 3, to make it more comfortable to drive. 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 it should also fit someone who is 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.

[@exeterrider]

Totally, who cares about the other idiots, just enjoy your own ride. Good on ya!

[@rolfschullenberg7589]

@@exeterrider Thank you!!!

[@craigyllyn]

I’d say that’s very fair review. With the ever growing “popularity” of 50mph limits these tiddlers really make more sense. I prefer having the 5th gear of the monkey but you’re spot on with your comment on the 4 speed suiting it’s history. A warning to anyone thinking of getting either the of the Honda mini bikes. You’ll attract so much attention! Really you will. Lots of laughter, pointing and even cheering so embrace it. They’re laughing with you. Not at you😊 recently I upset a pair of big bike owners. When people ignored their steeds to take photos (yet again) and ask lots of questions of and about my monkey

[@exeterrider]

The Monkey is my favourite out the lot, fun ,comfortable...blimming brill bikes....I still want one.

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

I went with monkey over the Dax decided the 5th gear was important. I use it mostly for city traffic but I do go touring typically 100 to 200 motorway miles. Honda were offering Dax in grey at the time not the most inspiring colour to chose so the monkey was an easy choice

[@SandStormPower]

Yesterday, downhill and tucked, I've managed 116km/h (72mph) Pretty surprised myself!

[@exeterrider]

That 5th gear is nice even doing 30mph🙏

[@exeterrider]

I'm impressed too!

[@paulegan7250]

Hiya, That was a really good review and your son did a very good job on his pillion report, it was good to see him. Your views and thoughts were all relevant. Thanks for another good one

[@exeterrider]

Thanks Paul,,, I have another vid coming up with him again and also my eldest has a part on one of the videos as well : ) Its nice to involve them : ) Thanks

[@paulegan7250]

@@exeterrider I think you had better watch out there mate he is a natural, doesn't seem self-conscious at all.

[@exeterrider]

@@paulegan7250 yeap, I was thinking the same. Kids are always good on camera I find. I'll pass that on to him 🎥👍

[@Chubbydippin]

Painful to see the joy this wonderful bike brings knowing it's not available in the states. Thankyou Sir for sharing your experiences nonetheless.

[@exeterrider]

May be in time you may get it? Fingers crossed!

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

Great video ER and having your lad on the back commenting brilliant Excellent work and lovely little bike that is 😊😊😊

[@exeterrider]

Thanks 👍, hope all is well

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

@@exeterrider Yes Matey everything’s good thanks Just really busy atm work wise all over the place… not a great deal of time and the flaming weather !! missed your videos and others… But try to catch up All the best phil

[@BlakesPipes]

Enjoyed the family part with your son. Perfect little bike for the beach life. I am not sure which bike I would go for, Trail or the Dax . Thanks for your review. Now stop trying to sell me more bikes! Lol

[@exeterrider]

Ha ,Thanks Blake, Yes its nice to get my lads involved, more of that coming up on other vids. hope your doing OK .

[@BlakesPipes]

@@exeterrider well, I am moving, I did a shoot for a video on Saturday and was really hurting when I got back, even with many rest breaks. My quads are still not engaging and you can see that in my videos. I am getting content that I will be disabled for the rest of my life. I am having a hard time with this as not sure with direction for a career to get me to 70. I had a plan, but life changes. Thanks for asking. I made 2 videos coming out this week from one shoot. As I have a base in two markets, pipe smoking and motorcycles. So to get more experience, I did two to learn from and hope both are watched by both sides. But as seen, most people watch 10 percent and move on. I guess it's because I am older and wanting to see what a creator has done in its entirety. Full respect for YT creators that attempt or do this for a living

[@volt8684]

Nice little bike but really wish could get the ct125 here. Liking the chrome myself

[@exeterrider]

It's just the right amount of chrome I think. It looks good. I wonder if they will change their mind about the CT. 🤔🍻

[@thejubieexperience]

It's funny how we got the CT125 is in the states and selling really well but I haven't heard of the Dax coming here

[@exeterrider]

@@thejubieexperience yes, many are crying out for the CT here, to be honest although we are asking for it here I still question how well it would actually sell here.

[@SunRise-ul7ko]

Had the Dax 70, in Australia as a 10-year-old in the '70s. it's remarkably similar, apart from the fact the new one is larger heavier & more powerful. However, the original had two features this one does not have. 1). The original, had fold-down handlebars for storage 2). The original had a big knob shape hand screw, between the front handlebars, that you could unscrew & separate the front of the bike from the rear of the bike. This meant the front of the bike, i.e. Faulks, handlebars, instrument panel, front wheel & break would come off, the handlebars would fold down, & you could fit the bike in the boot of your car in two pieces. Unfortunately, this new model is not available in Australia, as the (ABS) Antilock Braking System is only on the front wheels, & Australia requires all bikes to have ABS on both front & back wheels.

[@exeterrider]

That's good info there. I remember the folding bars 😂👍

[@KODEGREY]

Definitely a fun city bike!! Even suburban streets as well. I like the look, but admit I have to get used to that missing gas tank. Very cool that your son helped you out. If I asked my kids to be in my video that would probably set me on fire!! 😂

[@exeterrider]

Ha, to be honest I'm surprised he helped. How you doing Kode, not seen much recently pop up of yours. All OK or having a break?

[@KODEGREY]

@@exeterrider yeah, I had missed a couple weeks about a month ago ..or so. Been back on track the last couple weeks. But honestly I'm still trying to find a good day to release videos on.

[@exeterrider]

@KODEGREY come on a live if it helps, or there is a KZbin thing which will let you know the best day and time to release but I guess you know that already. Gimme a shout if needed or I can help.

[@NooBiker]

Hi Exeter Rider, a charming little bike. A lot of petrol pumps these days have a minimum delivery of 5 liters. Will the DAX take that much?

[@craigyllyn]

Na! 3.something. Monkey has 5 but never managed 4. No problem coz the garage love seeing them😎

[@alanharris2799]

11:09 the tank is only under the seat AFAIK, or at least if it follows the ST design of old that part of the bike is just a frame member. First bike I ever rode was an ST70 when I was around 7! Rode round the garden and couldn’t reach the ground so Dad had to hold the bars up when I stopped, then I spent a long time on them when I was 17/18 in the winter months to save taking the main bike out. I’m seriously considering one of these for the summer just for the memories

[@exeterrider]

Thanks for watching, being a st70 fan I reckon you should enjoy it 👍🙏

[@DJShadow1966]

Hi mate, finally got my new bike, been a while coming, ....... loved that part of the back roads in Topsham, my old stomping ground between 4 and 12 years old lol. Maybe see ya out there on the road!!

[@exeterrider]

I hope so. DJ shadow rings a bell but I can't quite figure out where from. Forgive me but I need prompting. Have I met you before? What bike did you have? Also what bike have you bought?

[@DJShadow1966]

@@exeterrider nope not mer mate, used to have black cbf600, new one is red and 1000 but a cbf again.

[@exeterrider]

@@DJShadow1966 ahh Ian, yes sorry mate, dj shadow confused me. Good news mate 👍👍👍👍👍

[@paulstanley3265]

Good job I would choose the Dax because that was my first bike when I was a kid

[@exeterrider]

Thanks, Brilliant Paul, go for it 👍let me know if you get one 👌

[@q8fly.]

I had a 70 dax in the 80's I remember it was the same shifting

[@exeterrider]

Yeap, how did you get on with it? I struggled to get used to it.

[@Paul-67]

Good review as always. Thanks for that. Any chance of a update on your BMW r850 ?

[@exeterrider]

Hi Paul, I have one filmed but its not a priority at the moment due to needing to get the others out. Is there anything you need to know? drop me a mail at exeterider . com if you want.

[@exeterrider]

sorry thats [e-mail] I meant to say

[@Migello108]

Thanks for the Video! Fantastic! I want dax! How tall are you?

[@exeterrider]

Hi, I'm 5/8 with a 30inch inside leg measurement 👍

[@kenbrooks7794]

Cute li'l thing! Pretty high coolness factor among young riders i'd think. Having ridden a Boxer for many years, you were giving me width anxiety in that town traffic! 😳🤣

[@exeterrider]

Those little bikes are piece of cake to get through anything, its the rider that gets in the way, especially in my case.

[@bennythomsen5974]

Helle sir, I really liked the way you reviewed this awesome minibike. I am still waiting for my new Dax myself in Denmark, as it has to be ordered 6 months in advance. Btw: when you did the topspeed, you were sitting upright and had a bit of headwind, and going flat, right? I ask as it seems it was going slightly uphill from the camera view ahead of you. Also, if you dont mind me asking, how much do you weight? Thanks

[@exeterrider]

Hello sir, I am 100kg and it was very slight up hill but not enough to make much of a difference tbh.

[@bennythomsen5974]

@@exeterrider Thank you! That makes the top speed more realistic in an everyday situation! No like many other top speed videos where we don’t know the exact conditions and the only information is the speedometer.. 👍

[@Ziggy.exeter]

Great little machine

[@exeterrider]

Cheers ziggy

[@ZenTuneSound]

Thank you for the informative video. It really whets the appetite for a DAX! However, the current Honda sales policy in Germany Honda's sales policy in Germany is as follows: after calling more than 10 authorised Honda dealers, it becomes clear that it is currently not possible to get a Honda DAX 125 this year. You can put your name on a "pre-order waiting list", but without the option of choosing the colour, for example, because you don't know which colours will be released next year. Honda says to this: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! Not even to their dealers! Two dealers even said that delivery could be in 2025. I'll only be 64 years old by then, so there's still time for a DAX, but I don't want to wait that long. This sales policy pisses me off so much that I have cancelled the order for our Honda car (after all, there are other good brands). Unfortunately, in my view, there is no adequate counterpart to the DAX. The arrogant behaviour of Honda (also in response to direct enquiries with Honda itself) makes me so angry that I have only one thing to say: F*** Honda! No more bikes from these guys. This is how you lose customers of many years, even decades. Thanks for nothing!

[@exeterrider]

I understand your frustration there 100% , I'm sure I'd feel the same way . It always surprises me How different countries get different bikes, some are sold in some places and not others...It would be very intresting to know the rational behind it all. Thanks for commenting and watching my video : )

[@ZenTuneSound]

​@@exeterrider I actually like Honda but this is no way to treat customers and in this particular case alienate them. I have been riding Honda since 1976 (as a 16 year old first Kreidler and then Honda Dax) and many, many Honda motorbikes after that. But I think I am now done with Honda. Thanks a lot though for your quick reply. I wish you much success for your channel!

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

Occasionally you have to buy what you want abroad. You can buy a Dax but not locally to you. Is that such a big deal? All it means is there is a little more paperwork and work required to buy one

[@BenjaminLupton]

Seems easy for your legs to get burnt by the exposed muffler, no?

[@exeterrider]

Surprisingly no, I didn't find that even once. So all good there 👍

[@HMSfrubes]

How would a someone 17 stone, 6ft fair on one of these? Still recomended?

[@exeterrider]

Not ideal, it will do it but there are better options I think

[@tonyrobinson362]

Not sure i would undertake, I had the original in 1973 ST70 with a flowery seat?❤

[@exeterrider]

Purely a one off for video purposes to show versatility 📹👍

[@jeffwilcox5123]

You said MPH , I assume you mean KLM ? Curious.

[@exeterrider]

Nope MPH

[@rolandkeith5322]

This is cool and a good expression about the bike. Interesting stuff to think about.

[@exeterrider]

Thanks mate. It's a fun little bike but I prefer the Monkey🐒

[@bobsnyder6197]

❤️

[@geraldsheehan.243]

That Dax motorbike reminds me of a old school Honda 90 motorbike in a way, they were arse breakers, but that motorbike looks fun to ride and comfortable. I Love my red 2022 125 Honda Monkey motorbike alot more ....here in Australia, cause I had 1978 Honda z50 motorbike as a kid.

[@exeterrider]

The Monkey is my favourite. Super confortable aswell👍🍻

[@lilbboy373]

For the united states?

[@exeterrider]

Not yet sorry : (

[@jeffwilcox5123]

Death sentence in USA sadley.

[@exeterrider]

Yes I can see why you say that .

[@drdoolittle5724]

Hey Exeter, nice one and now put Your hand in the pocket and pay Exson his first Equity fees, or else there will be another actors strike!!! 🛵🛵🛵

[@exeterrider]

No I have it covered, I had to get rid of him due to wanting £1, but the other 2 sons said they would do it for nothing , so all good there mate... The other 2 will be having their shot at the limelight in some future vids. ha! Hope your well : )

[@flatcapcaferacer]

I have a Monkey but any of the Honda 125s are pretty outstanding. I prefer the Monkey with the clutch and a slightly more comfortable seat besides I won't need to ride two up. I'm not sure the Dax is available in the U.S. or if they just aren't available? Thanks for reviewing these bikes.👍👍

[@exeterrider]

No worries FC, My fav out the lot is the monkey. And as you say the seats on the Monkey are so comfortable!

[@NooBiker]

Hi Exeter Rider, a charming little bike. A lot of petrol pumps these days have a minimum delivery of 5 liters. Will the DAX take that much?

[@exeterrider]

1 litre down here minimum noob, which is lucky because there are a lot of mopeds and small 50s down here. The dax wont take 5 unless it was coming out the breather pipe under the bike.

[@NooBiker]

@@exeterrider there are some with 2L minimum here, but a few with 5 👍

[@conniewaite1371]

Take a buddy and both of you can fill up

[@NooBiker]

@@conniewaite1371 good thinking

[@Robocop__]

For a daily motorcycle, would you prefer this Dax or the Grom? I mean with the Dax having one gear less. If you’ve told this in the video I’m sorry that I’ve missed it. Great reviews, love your honesty, no nonsense attitude and enthusiasm! Cheers

[@handsfree1000]

Nearly 4K for a 125.

[@exeterrider]

That's normal in this day and age sadly.

[@bikerbuddy3166]

Another cracking review 👌 of a bloody good bike personally for me my monkey is better 😎🤟❤️

[@exeterrider]

Amen to that Buddy, Yes the Monkey is my favourite as well by a country mile. Thanks

[@mojoman7141]

Would love to get one, but 5000€ is just too much, in my opinion its overpriced, just for the sake of nostalgia, 3800 - 4000€ would be fair.

[@exeterrider]

I'm not sure what that is in pounds, but I tend to agree. I think they should shave off 1000, and it would start the ball rolling.

[@mojoman7141]

@@exeterrider 5000 euros ist about 4300 quid.

[@exeterrider]

I think they were going for £3750 when I filmed this 👍

[@peteonart3842]

Nice to see a YTuber in Devon. Nice informative vid too thanks from Torbay.

[@exeterrider]

In often down your way, me and a mate ride to babbacombe etc then come back the coast road. Thanks, loads more coming so hot the sub button. Thanks Pete

[@peteonart3842]

@@exeterrider Based very close to Babbacombe..

[@exeterrider]

@@peteonart3842 lovely part of the world

[@peteonart3842]

@@exeterrider Yes, I consider myself lucky. Took a short ride to the river dart north of Totnes at lunchtime today, stopped to take pics, and have a coffee before returning. Nice quick ride.

[@Saddlebags73]

Good job. It’s kinda funny looking. Suits you 🙂

[@marktorbay]

😂😂😂

[@exeterrider]

😂As does your Himalayan suit you.

[@Saddlebags73]

@@exeterrider 🤣👍🏼

[@marktorbay]

Hey you two, just a heads up, don't forget about "bikes in the park" in August. Set up by Chris at Jolly's, last year was amazing, even entered my old small triumph in the comp and all in all a great day and all for charity. Massive shout out to Chris. Hope to see you there 👍

[@exeterrider]

@@marktorbay I may be able to make that one Mark. Look out for me and say hello ....@Saddlebags73

[@girlinagale]

Totally agree about manual, I just don't want to ride without a clutch lever.

[@exeterrider]

Yeap, it would be good to see a manual... It would sell better I think.

[@dax6376]

Interesting review, thanks for uploading it, have seen a couple about on the roads and wondered about buying one. I've got two original 70s versions, and two more modern Chinese copies, all great bikes in their own right. Security with so many bike thefts could be an issue. I always lock mine to something solid with heavy duty locks, these could be picked up and carried away easily by two people. I've got a 2016 Skyteam Skymax 125, the Chinese equivalent of this Honda, tops out at around 62mph, interesting that this Honda one has the same engine as the MSX, so there should be plenty of tuning parts available.

[@exeterrider]

If you ever do get to ride one then please let me know what you thinnk and let me know how different it is compared to your 70s ones.

[@BeansOnToast_YT]

You filtered like an old pro, and whipped around those back passages, well like and old pro 👍😊 Luved the follow shots, none of the other channels do that 😍

[@exeterrider]

Thanks mate, Yes ,in Exeter filtering is a must with the influx of building and one way road closures. The follow shots work well don't they, its just freeing up the cameraman (who Ironiclly ends up riding the bike and I film him) !? I wish I could do it on all my reviews but last time I checked it didn't pay enough ...ha!

[@BeansOnToast_YT]

@@exeterrider Yes I truly thought this was slick, when I watched it I went to see how long the video was, it really didn't seem like a 15 minute vid it felt like under 10, that's a neat trick. You make this look easy and are showing everyone else up, I don't know you 👍

[@exeterrider]

@@BeansOnToast_YT Ahh Thanks , I am still learning to trim them right down. I must admit for the amount in this video ,15 minutes was well packed. Thanks for noticing as well by the way.....don't forget to hit me up if your down here anytime.

[@manosmanos4663]

I have supercub 125 and have gear indicator. Big mistake from honda dax not have gear indicator. Nice bike.

[@exeterrider]

Yes it could do with it for sure. 👍🍻