Honda MSX125 vs Honda Dax 125
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- Honda MSX125 76.1 cm Lowest seat here
- Honda Dax 125 77.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.4 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 9.2 hp (Honda Dax 125) up to 10 hp (Honda MSX125).
- Torque spans 10.8 Nm (Honda Dax 125) up to 11.1 Nm (Honda MSX125).
- Weight spans 103 kg (Honda MSX125) to 107 kg (Honda Dax 125).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Honda MSX125 | Honda Dax 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | Honda MSX125 | Honda Dax 125 |
| Engine size | 125cc | 125cc |
| Power | 10hp | 9.2hp |
| Torque | 11.1nm. | 10.8nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves | Single cylinder, 2 valves |
| Weight | 103kg | 107kg |
| Front brake | Single 220mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper | Single 220 mm hydraulic disc with IMU-based ABS |
| Rear brake | Single 190mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper | Single 190mm hydraulic disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 76.1cm | 77.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70R12 51L | 120/70-12M/C 51L |
| Rear tyre | 130/70R12 56L | 130/70-12M/C 56L |
| Cooling | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Front suspension | USD Front Forks, 31mm | Telescopic 31mm USD fork, 100mm axle travel |
| Rear suspension | Mono shock, steel square pipe swingarm | Twin shock, 120mm axle travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 95km/h | 90km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 5.5 L – 1.5 L/100km | 3.8 L – 1.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $3899 | $3799 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | ABS System : Single Channel ABS Wheels Front and Rear : 5-spoke cast aluminium |
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2023 Honda MSX125 vs 2023 Honda Dax 125: listed specifications
The 2023 Honda MSX125 and 2023 Honda Dax 125 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the MSX125 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
MSX125 and Dax 125 have very similar engine displacement (125 cc vs 125 cc).
Peak power
MSX125 and Dax 125 have very similar peak power (10 hp vs 9.2 hp).
Torque
MSX125 and Dax 125 have very similar listed torque (11.1 Nm vs 10.8 Nm).
Listed top speed
MSX125 and Dax 125 have very similar listed top speeds (95 km/h vs 90 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as air-cooled.
Weight and seat height
MSX125 has a modest listed weight advantage (103 kg vs 107 kg). MSX125 has a lower listed seat height (76.1 cm vs 77.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Honda MSX125 vs Honda Dax 125?
Honda MSX125 is listed at 95 km/h (59 mph) vs 90 km/h (56 mph) for Honda Dax 125.
Which has more horsepower, Honda MSX125 or Honda Dax 125?
Honda MSX125 has 10 hp compared with 9 hp on the Honda Dax 125.
Which is lighter, Honda MSX125 or Honda Dax 125?
Honda MSX125 is lighter at 103 kg vs 107 kg for Honda Dax 125.
Which is better, Honda MSX125 or Honda Dax 125?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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