The Honda Dax has a history stretching back to 1969, when the original ST50/70 Dax — known in America as the CT70 Trail — captured riders’ hearts with its nifty, nimble character and broad appeal to both die-hard motorcyclists and casual recreational riders. It was just plain fun.
Through the 1970s the line expanded, including the European-market CY50 Nauty Dax with its stepped seat and balloon tires designed for rough campsite terrain.
Honda revived the nameplate in a big way with the modern Dax 125, blending those iconic retro lines with thoroughly current technology: a fuel-injected 124cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine (the same basic design found in the popular Grom), a four-speed semi-automatic transmission with no clutch to worry about, standard front-wheel ABS, electric start, and an all-LED lighting package.
The result is a bike that looks like it rolled out of 1969 but rides like something built for today — approachable for new riders, genuinely fun for experienced ones, and a head-turner anywhere it goes.
Production eventually wound down, with the CT70 soldiering on in the US through 1991, though collectors and customizers continued seeking them out long after the line ended. How could you not love a cute little dog like this…
This example is VIN: MLHJB0658S5001837. The seller acquired it five months ago from Sun Powersports in Denver, Colorado.
The odometer shows 176 miles.
The seller is our friend Kase of TFLbike, he is auctioning this off to benefit a charity called the Motorcycle Relief Project. He specifies that “all proceeds from the sale on our end will go to the Motorcycle Relief Project.”
TFLbike has been doing a series of videos on this specific Dax that you can check out on their YouTube channel:
Buying the Dax:
What a Honda mechanic thinks of the Dax125 versus a 1970 Honda CT70:
Turning into it a CT70 successor:
Dax 125 and Monkey 125 vs. steep mountain roads:
Lastly: Old vs New Off-Road Adventure – 2025 Dax 125 vs 1971 Honda Trail 70 vs Moab!
Maintenance:
“Fresh knobby tires as can be seen on the bike, with originals included.” The seller states that there are no known mechanical issues.
Modifications:
Honda OEM rear rack.
Aftermarket off-road style front fender.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Shinko Mobber tires with date codes of 2825 and 0426.
The sale includes 2 ignition keys and the original tires, front fender, and rear rack.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Boulder, Colorado, this Honda is offered on a clean Colorado title. Have any Dax stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
