After the triumph of the Monkey 125 presented by Honda in 2018, the Japanese brand wanted to repeat the experience with the iconic DAX 125. However, more than two years after its release in Europe, the Dax 125 remained, to this day, still unavailable in dealerships in the United States.
The Honda Dax 125, finally available in the USA!
The Dax should be available in dealerships soon with a listed price of $4,499. However, as with the Honda Monkey 125, some changes had to be made, in order to comply with the strict legal requirements of the American market. This American version of the Dax 125 has several notable differences with the European and Japanese model:
- Taillights: While the Dax 125 uses a round, chrome, LED taillight, the US version uses a much larger, black taillight.
- Turn signals: The turn signals on the American version opt for a more aggressive “bullet” design, close to that of the Monkey 125, contrasting with the more conventional style of the European model.
- Side stickers: On the right side of the body, the Japanese model displays the “ST125” logo under the dachshund dog character, while the American version only retains the dog character.
- Logo: The European version only features the “DAX” logo on the frame. The American version, on the other hand, includes “125” under the “DAX”, indicating the engine capacity of the vehicle.
- Side Cover: Both versions have the same shape right side cover, but the European version includes the “125” logo, which is missing from the US version.
In terms of performance, the brand has not indicated whether the 6.9 kW of power and 10.8 Nm of torque will be available on this American version. 
These changes demonstrate the care Honda has taken to adapt the Dax 125 to the aesthetic preferences and legal requirements of the American market, while trying to retain as much as possible of the retro spirit that has made this model so popular. If the lights on your Dax 125 aren’t to your liking and those on the European version are more to your liking, don’t panic! Our conversion kit is available right here: Dax 125 Europe LED light/turn signal kit
