c1973 Honda ST70 Dax Trail Bike

Description

In 1968 Honda also started to work on a prototype of a bigger version of the Monkey minibike so it could transport two people. The engine changed into a 70cc version to meet consumers' demand for more power in rough terrains and speed for longer distances. Called the 'Dax' because its long round fuel tank resembled a Dachshund 'sausage dog', the initial ST70 model featured a pressed T-shaped steel frame and framed and was equipped with a 70cc engine and three-speed semi-automatic gearbox. It came in two versions, Type One and the more sporting Type Two. Type One had a downswept muffler and large 'ducktail' mudguards painted silver, while Type Two Dax models had smaller chrome mudguards and an upswept muffler. This ST70 came in four colours: candy ruby red, candy sapphire blue and candy special yellow.