The Honda DAX125 revives one of the most recognisable small Hondas of all time, a design that first appeared in the late 1960s and returns today with genuinely modern running gear beneath its unmistakable pressed-steel silhouette. Few small-capacity machines carry this much character straight off the showroom floor, and fewer still turn heads quite so consistently on a simple ride into town, drawing a crowd of admirers wherever it is parked outside a cafe.
Power comes from an air-cooled 124cc single, a simple two-valve OHC unit with a compression ratio of 10.0 to 1, producing a gentle 6.9kW at 7,000rpm and 10.8Nm of torque at 5,000rpm, delivered through a four-speed rotary gearbox with an automatic centrifugal clutch. That rotary shift pattern, cycling through the gears and back to neutral without a separate neutral-finding step, keeps riding wonderfully uncomplicated, ideal for relaxed journeys rather than aggressive overtaking.
A press-formed backbone frame carries 31mm upside-down forks with 100mm of travel at the front and twin shocks offering 120mm at the rear, giving the DAX125 genuinely capable, well-damped handling that belies its diminutive proportions, with 180mm of ground clearance shrugging off speed bumps and uneven surfaces around town. A 220mm front disc with IMU-based ABS and a 190mm rear disc bring confident, modern stopping power, while 120/70-12 and 130/70-12 tyres on 12-inch aluminium wheels help keep direction changes light, particularly useful when threading through slow-moving traffic or squeezing into a tight parking space.
A low 775mm seat height, a steering geometry set at a relaxed 24.9 degrees of rake and wide, upswept handlebars make for easy, confident steering at a standstill and at parking speeds, and despite its compact 1,200mm wheelbase there is genuine room for a passenger. A 3.8 litre tank suits the DAX125’s role as a characterful, fuel-efficient runabout rather than a long-distance tool. It suits riders who want head-turning retro style and real conversation-starting presence without giving up everyday usability, the sort of machine that makes even a short trip to the shops feel like an occasion. Available now at GT Motorcycles, your Honda dealer in Plymouth, serving riders across Devon and Cornwall, with finance and test rides available.
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