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🚨A Brutally Honest Inspection of the HONDA ST125 DAX! A BIKE for those who dont give a SH!T!

stuart fillingham

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The Honda ST125 Dax: A Quality Warning? 🚨 Brutally Honest Inspection

Is the Honda ST125 Dax a retro masterpiece or a triumph of style over substance? I’ve had many of you asking for my "Brutally Honest" take on this cult classic, so today we’re putting it under the microscope for a full Quality Inspection.

Before you lay down your hard-earned cash, there are a few things you NEED to see. We aren't just looking at the spec sheet; we’re looking at the welds, the finish, and the components that most reviewers gloss over.
LL.BEAN Utility Trucker. https://global.llbean.com/llb/shop/12...

In this video, we cover:
Build Quality Deep-Dive: Is it really built to the standard we expect from Honda?
General Equipment and layout.
The Practicality Gap: Who is this bike actually for (and who should avoid it)?

Whether you're a die-hard Dax fan or just looking for a fun commuter, this video is about giving you the unvarnished truth so you can make an informed decision.

00:00 Intro & The Dax Legacy (1969–Present) 02:07 The "Brutally Honest" Purpose of this Walkaround 02:35 Addressing Prejudices Against "Mini Motors" 04:02 Weight & Maneuverability 04:26 The LL Bean Utility Trucker Jacket Info 05:12 Monocoque Frame & Weld Quality Inspection 07:05 Handlebars, Controls & Instrument Character 08:06 Seat Design & Pillion Capacity 09:22 Engine Finish & Build Quality vs GB350 10:26 High-Level Exhaust & Pillion Protection 12:48 Wheels, Tires & Suspension Basics 15:02 Front Mudguard & Fender Extender Detail 16:06 A Note on Plastics & Modern Construction 18:44 Brake Levers & Heel-Toe Gear System 20:04 Accessing the Fuel Tank 21:14 The Tool Kit & Owner's Manual Location 22:35 Locating the Battery & Frame Thickness 24:34 Final Quality Verdict & Call for Road Test Feedback.

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Join the Conversation: What’s your take on the Dax? Is it a future classic or a pricey toy? And for those in the "dealership black holes"—how is the support for Honda in your area? Let’s talk in the comments below!

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20 Comments

@AlanPhillips-f8t 4 months ago

At 77 years of age, I’m enjoying my Dax. Got tired of heavy bikes. And for how I ride now the Dax is perfect.

@MrNexus8Seven 4 months ago

I'm 62 and ride a 16 year old Vespa300 GTS, I simply couldn't care less what other people think what I'm riding. I absolutely love this little Honda and would own/ride one in a trice. Life is literally too short to be bothering about others' opinions ... live your own life to the best you can.

@thecappy 4 months ago (edited)

I ride my Grom MX125 more than my 1200cc Speed Twin. The Grom is a fantastic bike, as I’m sure the Dax is.

@motohobo 4 months ago

Loaded mine straight in my motorhome garage last night and drove down to the Circuit de Catalunya for the Moto GP. Three days pottering around the circuit then camping in Lloret deMar for a week. Can't wait to get the little Dax out and along the coast roads. It's great fun👍. I love mine.

@richardbarrett-peck8395 4 months ago

Morning Stuart,
I purchased a Dax last May and have completed 1000 miles so far if you want a bike to make you smile this is it, I absolutely love it great fun to ride very practical around town and commuting not fast top speed so far is 58 mph but who cares it’s the ride that makes it.

@Oh-Monkey 4 months ago

Anything that puts a smile on your face is a good thing regardless of size or power 😊

@ianseddon9347 4 months ago (edited)

Excellent… summer’s coming… perfect for a sunny day …. Or a ride to the south of France! Nothing beats a Honda!

@Vmak1991 1 month ago

That’s my first bike at age 35
I will never sell it
It made me fall in love with riding

@curthofmeister 4 months ago

Thanks for reviewing this. Truly an authentic retro.

@repairworld2367 4 months ago

Back in 1973 I had a Honda SS50. I mention it because it had the same exhaust as your bike.❤

@philipgibbs2211 4 months ago

you missed the allen key clipped to the bottom of the seat pan,

@leswatson8563 4 months ago

Morning Stewart. Informative as always 👍...

@dishobie3414 4 months ago

After having many big bikes over many many years, I would never have thought that I would be happy with a 125 as my only bike, well it is and I am, I traded my Himalayan in for a 25 plate Dax with 300 miles on it just over three weeks ago, now done 500 miles on it and I'm now getting used to the centrifugal clutch, never thought i was going to get those downchanges smooth and slick, not perfect all the time, but a huge improvment on the test ride ! To me, at my time of life and not doing that many miles, not having a single motorway in my county, bike service / running costs all made sense to me to downsize. Once you get your ( I need a big bike to be someone ego out of the way) it is so much fun, also great for shopping trips with a rack and quick detatch bag, will also do fishing trips with a rod holder strapped to the side......build quality is supurb.... Great first video on it Stuart.......yup lovin the little Dax

@itspart 4 months ago

Fantastic informative video Stuart as usual. Great little bike there. I would suspect most of the cost will be import tax. I lived in Thailand for 8 years up until 7 years ago. And bout a few new bikes from Honda. You could buy these for just under a grand back then. With the exchange rate now a would say there probably about 1500 quid. There probably also built in Thailand. As it has a huge market for this kind of bike. Once again great video....

@ClassicGear9 4 months ago

Well done Stu. I have a 2020 Honda Supercub. One of the fellows at my weekly coffee and bikes meet up laughed at me when I rode in on the 125.... saying it was a scooter. Of course he rides a Ducati Monster and S1000RR, saying he is "selective" about his bikes. Some people just take themselves too seriously. And, at 120 mpg, I'm the one smiling.

@MarkGrant-ew3wk 4 months ago

Cool little bike thank you sir😊

@UncleOskarofKrieg 1 month ago

I'm still daily riding a 1974 C90. I rebuilt the engine in 2010, and I'm certain she'll outlive me by many years. For me, she's proved the ultimate commuter bike, although I've extensively toured the UK on her, and my son rode her down to Spain a few years ago.