Going back in time is one of those things we all wish we could do: how exciting it must be to see live events that we now read about in school books or, to stay in our own lives, to get our hands on the motorcycles our parents or grandparents rode. Well, in some cases it is possible: one of these opportunities is provided by the Honda Dax 125, a mini bike that has its origins in 1969 and has been revived by Honda almost – I repeat, almost – unchanged since then. In fact, the basic concepts of the Dax still predate the release of Led Zeppelin IV or, if you prefer, the explosion of the Honda CB750 Four phenomenon.
The Dax continues to be based on an exposed monocoque frame that serves as a fuel tank, with a 31 mm inverted fork (100 mm of travel) and a pair of rear shocks (120 mm of travel). On the 12-inch rims, there are alloy tires (120/70 and 1320/70) and two single-channel ABS disc brakes in sizes 220 mm at the front and 190 mm at the rear. The dimensions are small: 1,020 mm wheelbase and seat height just 775 mm from the ground, while the weight with a full gas tank (3.8 liters) is allegedly 107 kg.
Based on this, Cub House, a division of Honda Thailand that deals with lifestyle through Honda’s mini bikes, created the Dax 1978 the Time Traveller, a special configuration that includes special graphics, a special side panel, a chrome rear rack, and a chrome front fender with a set of Kitaco reflectors, which will make its debut at the 2024 Bangkok International Auto Show. Nothing extraordinary, but that’s precisely why the attraction of the small 125 remains unchanged and, in fact, reinforced by this special graphics.
