After an absence of 41 years, the Dax returned to Europe in 2023, joining the Monkey and MSX125 Grom in Honda’s exclusive mini-bike range. For 2024, this model gets a new, elegant Glittering Pearl Blue color, which joins Nebula Pearl Red and Cadet Pearl Grey, which have been maintained since last year.
With its characteristic pressed steel frame and T-shape, no other bike, large or small, has the same shape as the Dax. This frame, which extends from the seat to the chrome handlebars, is reminiscent of a “wiener dog” (Dachshund breed) with its short legs and long body and was the inspiration for the original name of the ST50 Dax in 1969.
For 2024, Dax has kept the unmistakable and symbolic look of the original model, with a frame (which also houses the fuel tank) that is too sturdy to carry two people. At the front, the suspension is made up of a 31 mm inverted fork, complemented by two shock absorbers at the rear. To complete this classic look, the Dax has dark 12-inch “minimoto” wheels and thick mixed tires, which offer unparalleled agility in the city. All the lights are LED and the Dax proudly displays its negative LCD panel, as well as chrome handlebars and a strip on the seat for the passenger to hold onto.
The famous Dax received a new award in 2023, with the “Furiosa” version by Portuguese artist Tamara Alves winning Honda’s 4th annual customization contest, organized at the Wheels & Waves festival in Biarritz (www.hondacustoms.com).
The ever-popular CB125F was considered, right from its launch, a tough and easy-to-use entry-level bike that offers the perfect first step into the world of motorcycles. The year 2021 saw the CB125F receive a substantial makeover with a new engine, new frame and new look, including an LED headlight. Last year, the CB125F was the second most popular 125 cm³ motorcycle in Europe, surpassing 7,000 units sold.
Now, for 2024, the CB125F gets cosmetic updates, including a new shorter pan, a longer chrome heat shield, a stronger aluminum handle for the passenger seat and two new contemporary colors – Imperial Metallic Red and Marvel Matte Metallic Blue – which join Black in the line-up. These three colors also include bright red details on the rear shock absorber springs and spark plug pipe for an added touch of color.