Yamaha RX 100: You may remember the famous Yamaha bike of the nineties, the Yamaha RX 100. Good performance and excellent pickup have made this motorcycle very popular in the country. The bike craze continues decades later, though it was discontinued after the government introduced new rules for vehicles at the time. Rumors of Yamaha RX100 launching in a new avatar keep doing the rounds, but this is almost the first time that the company has spoken openly about the launch of the bike.
As reported by Autocar, Yamaha India Chairman Ishin Chihana while talking about the Yamaha RX100 said, “This bike is very special for India, its style, light weight, power and sound have made it popular among people. Popular.” Because when this bike was launched in India, it was equipped with a two-stroke engine. “Now to launch this bike as a four-stroke model requires at least a 200 cc engine and it’s difficult to fit them all, especially since the sound of this bike is not the same.
According to this report, Chihana said, “We have no intention of killing the RX 100 craze, so we won’t launch it with the current line-up until we are sure we can build a better and lighter bike with better performance.” 155cc is not enough.” Although the company has not ruled out the possibility of launching this bike, if you are planning to enjoy a ride on this bike in the near future, then definitely not. Yamaha is working on it and when will the bike arrive. Having a high performance engine larger than 200 cc is expected.
Yamaha RX 100 Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | Air-cooled, 2-stroke, single-cylinder |
| Displacement | 98 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 50 mm x 50 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 |
| Maximum Power | 11 bhp @ 7500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 10.39 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition System | Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI) |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | 4-speed constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc |
What Special in Yamaha RX 100
It was the mid-eighties and almost 38 years had passed since India’s independence. Yamaha Motor made its debut in India in 1985 as a joint venture. During this period, Yamaha launched the RS and RD family bikes as well as the RX 100 in India in association with Escorts Limited. As soon as this bike hit the market, it created a new class of buyers and fans for itself.
It was a time when the story of an actor fighting angry youth and vigilantes to become a hero was taking shape on the silver screen. This bike was also widely used in Bollywood movies. The situation was that no matter what bike was on the screen, the background noise was that of a Yamaha RX 100. Recently a movie called ‘RX100’ was also produced in South Indian film industry.
The RX100 grabbed a lot of headlines for being a light and versatile bike. The company has used only 98 cc two-stroke, single cylinder engine in this bike. Which generated 11 bhp of power and 10.39 Nm of torque. This engine was mated to a 4-speed gearbox. This bike weighing 103 kg ran at a speed of 100 km per hour. In terms of pickup, this bike had no equal at the time.
