Honda Dax 125 Is Now Available in the US
Whether you’re a grizzled motorcycling veteran born in the ‘60s or a whippersnapper rider who didn’t pop into the world until the aughts, one thing is certain. You will likely remember ripping across paths and trails on a minibike, such as the Honda Trail 70.
If you do have a soft spot in your riding past for the Trail 70, we have good news for you. The Honda Dax 125, a minibike that carries on the Trail 70’s legacy, is finally available stateside.
The little bike made its first appearance already in 2023, but has so far taken only European riders on a nostalgia trip. Fortunately, Honda has heard American motorcyclists calls, and the minimoto has been sold on the American market since last October.
“The [Trail 70] holds a warm spot in the hearts of many American customers, so it's appropriate that it make a return in the form of the Dax 125, which honors the original while introducing modern technology, performance, and reliability. We're excited to see its reception among U.S. customers,” said American Honda manager of public relations, Colin Miller.
The Modernized Classic
Although the Dax 125’s design—not to mention its marketing—are unabashed nostalgia bait, this minibike isn’t just for riders who remember a time when every engine had a carburetor. Honda has brought the bike solidly to the 21st century, and it has plenty of fun to offer to even young motorcyclists.
To begin with, the Dax 125 boasts more power than any classic minibike ever did. It screeches along powered by an air-cooled 124cc single (familiar from the Trail 125, Super Cub C125, and Monkey), which propels the Dax to a quite respectable max speed of 55 mph.
For stopping the bike at those speeds, the Dax 125 features an ABS-equipped front brake with a single 220mm disc. In the rear, we have a 190mm single disc.
Keeping the bike easily approachable for young’uns and seniors alike, the Dax 125 has no clutch. The semi-automatic transmission only requires you to click the heel-toe shifter up or down.
The wide 12-inch tires make navigating rough pavement or mild gravel more manageable. To soak up the ensuing bumps, the Dax 125 boasts a 31mm inverted fork with 4.3 inches of travel and twin shocks with 4.7 travel inches.
The one-gallon fuel tank is promised to keep the Dax running for 106 miles. The real-world range will likely be shorter, but hey—that’s still a decent bit of minimoto fun for a gallon of gas.
Style-wise, the Dax 125 obviously hearkens back to the Trail 70 with its T-bone frame, round LED headlight, and long banana seat. Honda also offers some accessories for customization, include a saddlebag (just one), a rear rack, and a USB charging port.
The 2025 Honda Dax 125 sells for $4,199 and comes in Pearl Glittering Blue and Pearl Gray colorways.