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PARTS Sep.19.2023

YOSHIMURA’s DAX125 demo bike packed with newly released parts! The exhaust is a must-see!

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We had the opportunity to photograph the DAX125 that was displayed at the YOSHIMURA booth at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. It was fully equipped with a complete set of new parts, while the cute and speedy impression you get from a DAX125 was still intact. The biggest highlight was the exhaust, the Machine Bent Straight Cyclone, which went on sale last month. We managed to get a lot of pictures of the details, so let's take a look.

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Full view of the demo bike
Featured exhaust (Straight 762 Cyclone) and engine area
YOSHIMURA quality for the exterior as well

Full view of the demo bike

Overall, the look of the DAX125 has been maintained, and while it is a fully customized bike, it still looks cute. And even though the body color has not been changed and there are no flashy racing stickers, it still looks like it can go fast. The exhaust is the most noticeable change, but other than that, there are only a few dress-up parts. Even so, it looks like it will run fast and well, as expected from YOSHIMURA.

■The stock chrome exhaust has been replaced with one in matte black, which is definitely more stylish. The engine side cover also looks great.

■The stock silencer protrudes outward to avoid the rear shock, but this YOSHIMURA exhaust ends just before it for a cleaner look.

■The shortness of the exhaust catches your eye. The weight is gathered in the center of the body, which gives it a very good feeling of both lightness and power.

■On the left side, where you don't see the exhaust, the cylinder head cover with the YOSHIMURA logo on it stands out. The rim stickers give it a rough and tough look.

Featured exhaust (Straight 762 Cyclone) and engine area

The exhaust is called the Machine Bent Straight 762 Cyclone High-Mount Type. Although it was not equipped on the demo bike, a low-mount type has also been released, which dramatically changes the image compared to the stock exhaust. We don't have any pictures here, but it has the same matte finish as the high-mount that is installed on this demo bike.

■From this picture you can see that the overall length is very short. At the same time, you can appreciate the beautiful curve of the exhaust pipe since it has not been wrapped around the cylinder to increase the pipe length. Normally, you would expect to be sacrificing low-speed characteristics with this shape, but since it is made by YOSHIMURA, that shouldn't be an issue.

■The service hole plug set on the crankcase and the aluminum head side cover with YOSHIMURA logo on the cylinder head are the same as available for the Monkey 125.

■Close-up of the carbon heat guard in the middle of the exhaust. The part where the YOSHIMURA logo is marked has a concave design to prevent the lettering from peeling off due to getting rubbed against, which would be a disappointment.

■Here, you can see the beauty of the exhaust as a whole. The pipe becomes thicker in the middle and then continues to the silencer, forming a multi-stage tapered pipe. The flange that holds it to the cylinder head is also matte black, and does not look cheap at all.

■It is a little difficult to see, but looking at the position of the silencer bracket coming out from the upper part of the rear shock absorber, you can see that the exhaust comes pretty close to the body itself. The YOSHIMURA sticker is not placed perfectly straight, but is slightly tilted. This is probably calculated to look better when viewed from a standing position.

■Here is a close-up of the YOSHIMURA sticker. Underneath the familiar YOSHIMURA logo are the words "RACING SPIRIT". The yellowish retro look is due to the lighting, but actually it is the standard YOSHIMURA color of pure white and red.

■The cover of the crankcase section is the Aluminum Engine Case Guard Kit Crankcase Cover.

■A close-up view shows that it is composed of two parts. A plate about 1.5mm thick is bolted to the machined aluminum cover body, with the YOSHIMURA logo cut out, revealing the machined aluminum surface below. This makes the YOSHIMURA logo have a three-dimensional effect, creating a contrast with their slogan, "I've Got The Power!".

■Close-up of the aluminum head side cover. The circular part is a convex mold, machined and chamfered at the edge. The YOSHIMURA logo is a concave mold, the same silver color, but not at the same height. These small details show the YOSHIMURA quality.

■The stock engine cover is black, so just adding a red plug immediately gives it that YOSHIMURA look! This is a part that can be easily replaced, so if you are a fan of YOSHIMURA, you should definitely copy this idea!

YOSHIMURA quality for the exterior as well

YOSHIMURA is known for their high performance and quality, and not just for their exhausts. Even for simple dress-up parts, well-thought-out design and construction can be seen in every part of their products.

■The High Line Handlebar End was the same as the one installed on the Hayabusa demo bike. It has a double-layered structure, and the color can be seen through the machined holes.

■The meter visor is the same as for the Monkey 125. There are painted and unpainted versions. The painted version is priced at 18,480 JPY, including tax, and the unpainted version at 10,780 JPY, including tax.

■The Master Cylinder Cap is a new product. The surface design has been simplified compared to the previous cap. If you look closely, you will notice that the width of the part that has been cut diagonally has changed significantly, and the chamfer width in the center is wider (so different that the surface of the mounting bolts stick out). This is probably designed to prevent the cap from catching on the road surface in the event of a fall.

■The M24 x P1.0 stem nut already on the market for other models can be used. The price including tax is 3,300 JPY. A very small part, but it has a great dress-up effect!

■The Fender Eliminator Kit design is similar to the one for the Monkey 125, but with a cutout of a dog rather than a monkey. The edge of the plate is bent by a press to increase rigidity, and it has a strong design that will not shake or crack due to vibration like a flat plate.

■As mentioned above, the rim stickers are very effective in bringing together the look of the chassis when viewed from the left side. The DAX125 is designed to look as if the front wheel is far away from the body, so the rim sticker may stand out more because of that.

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Webike Japan's global merchandiser who is passionate about motorcycles. Born in Japan, and spent his childhood in the US. 25 years of riding experience mainly on the tarmac and motorcycle market. He loves products made in Japan and considers himself a "Japan Parts evangelist".