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Yamaha RX100 Not Coming Back! Here Are 5 Must-Know Facts

Yamaha RX100 Not Coming Back! Here Are 5 Must-Know Facts

Yamaha RX 100 is considered a legend by its fans around the country. The 2-stroke motorcycle was launched in the Indian market in 1985 and went out of production in 1996 due to the implementation of strict emission norms. The on-road price of the legendary motorcycle was around INR 19,700 in 1989. Here are five must-know facts about the mighty Yamaha RX 100.

5 Must-Know Facts About the Popular 100cc Bike

Yamaha RX 100: 5 Must-Know Facts About the Popular 100cc Bike

5 Must-Know Facts About RX 100

1) Engine & Performance - Yamaha used a 98cc single-cylinder engine with two-stroke construction for the RX 100. The brand was able to achieve 11BHP of maximum power at 7500 rpm and 10.39Nm of maximum torque at 6500 rpm. The same sort of output can be expected from the present-day 125cc bikes. Yamaha RX 100 weighs just 103kgs, making it lighter than almost every possible 100cc rival motorcycle. An average 125cc motorcycle is 20kgs heavier than the given weight and thus, the performance of RX jumps right into the 150cc category when experienced on the road.

2) Design & Style - Many brands tried replicating the success of RX 100 with a basic round headlight design and a flat seat but they failed miserably with none of them getting a niche fan following in India. The charm of the Yamaha RX 100 is still on the top and modifiers are using the least innovative ways of restoring the old RX100s to keep originality under check. The chrome fenders, exhaust, and headlight casing are as elegant as retro-design lovers of India can imagine something to be for this segment. The decent-looking engine casing is also seen on other two-stroke Yamaha bikes.

Yamaha RX 100 Console

Yamaha RX 100 Console

3) Instrument Console - Yamaha RX 100 had a three-piece instrument console with a left section for the neutral and high beam light, the centre one for the speedometer and the one right for the key section. The indicator lights are divided into extreme left and right sections. Yamaha also mentioned the gear speeds within the speedometer and the fourth gear was good for 100kph of top speed from the motorcycle. The red section is practically not-achievable while slopes can help the needle wander into the forbidden section for a short period of time.

4) Successors - Yamaha RX 100 went out of production and the brand came forward with RX 135 and its variants for motorcycle fans. The 132cc engine was available with four and five-speed gearbox options under different names. The overall output was improved to touch 14 BHP while torque was even good at 12.25 Nm. The present-day 150cc bikes are not that quick as the Yamaha RX 135 weighs just 116kgs. The use of a catalytic converter made the RX 135 emission norms friendly and thus, Yamaha was able to retain some of the fans through these new bikes. As of now, Yamaha has no plans to relaunch the RX 100 or the RX 135 with a 4-stroke engine in India.

5) Two-Stroke Ban Report - In March 2019, most the Yamaha RX 100 owners were confused when someone circulated an image online stating that the Indian government has banned the use of 2-stroke bikes in India. We want to make it clear that the image was fake and that no such ban has been implemented. The bikes that have already been registered with the authorities cannot be permanently banned from being used on the roads. Moreover, no further report has been received from any government agency regarding the ban.

Related Questions and Answers

Most Popular Answers for Yamaha RX100
Is Yamaha RX100 road legal?
2023-09-14 09:13:07 AM

This bike is perfectly street legal to sell and any Yamaha dealer can buy this bike. They actually have a new model called RX Saluto. Dimensions are small like the original. However it features a four stroke 100cc engine instead of the torque induced two stroke engine of the original.

How to increase Yamaha RX100 mileage?
2023-09-11 10:36:47 AM

First and most importantly get a well calibrated expansion chamber for your exhaust system to maintain good back pressure in the combustion chamber. Clean your carbs regularly and use a good air filter. Lube your bike chain and all the moving parts.

Why is Yamaha RX100 the best?
2023-09-11 10:35:11 AM

With its lightweight body and high power output, the resulting power to weight ratio of the bike made it the best 100 cc bike ever built for mass production, and as a result there is still a high demand for it many years after it ceased production.

What is special in Yamaha RX100?
2023-09-11 10:34:20 AM

The RX 100 had a nimble body and accelerated like a rocket, hence the name pocket rocket. It had a 98-cc, single cylinder two-stroke air cooled engine which produced 11 bhp of power and 10.39 Nm of torque.

Can I buy a brand new Yamaha RX100 from company showroom?
2022-12-29 06:10:22 AM
Yamaha RX-100 has been discontinued since a long time and it is not available in any of the Yamaha showroom. It could only be bought from the used motorcycle market or you can consider the new Yamaha Saluto RX 110 with the same moniker. It is not as fast as the RX100 but carries the same moniker from the classic bike. RX100 was powered by a 2-stroke engine that was good for 11 BHP and 10.39 Nm of torque. It claimed a top speed of 100 kmph and was extremely lightweight at just 103 kg. You can find one on OLX or Quickr. Know more about RX 100 here - https://autos.maxabout.com/bikes/yamaha/rx/rx-100

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