Yamaha RX100 is a motorcycle with a starting price of Rs.1 Lakh. It is available in India in 1 variant of the high end variant starting from Rs 1 lakh. The RX100 is powered by a 98 cc engine that develops 11 PS of power and 10.39 Nm of torque. It has drum front brakes and drum rear brakes. And comes with a 10 liter capacity fuel tank.
A recent viral report claims that the Yamaha RX100 will return in a 225cc avatar. However, why do we think it’s unlikely? Yamaha had confirmed that the RX100 will make a comeback in India. Find the launch timeline here. The Japanese bikemaker has also revealed that the iconic bike will be making a comeback in a bigger avatar.
Yamaha RX100 is famous in the modification market. You can also check out this custom Yamaha RX100 Scrambler, which is actually a first-gen FZ16. Check it out here. A video doing the rounds on the internet shows the Yamaha RX100 being assembled at the Escorts Yamaha factory in India. Click here to view. Yamaha RX100 Scrambler Mumbai-based custom house has taken the custom bike label to the next level. Click here to read all about it.
The Yamaha RX100 was an iconic and go-to bike for bike enthusiasts in the 80s and early 90s. It not only set a benchmark for two-stroke motorcycles but also changed the way people looked at motorcycles.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | 98 cc |
| Power | 11 PS |
| Torque | 10.39 Nm |
| Brakes (Front) | Drum |
| Brakes (Rear) | Drum |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10 liters |
| Price | Starting at Rs 1 lakh |
| Variants | 1 variant |
| Launch | Original and upcoming 225cc version |
| Customization | Popular in modification market |
| Iconic Status | Renowned in the 80s and early 90s |
Launched in November 1985, the Yamaha RX100 was produced until March 1996. The government’s decision to pull the plug on all two-stroke motorcycles ended the Yamaha RX100’s reign in India. But the success story continues today. The RX100 is the result of Yamaha going back to the drawing board after the RD350 failed to light up the market as expected.
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But even Yamaha couldn’t have predicted the impact of their radical approach, making the Yamaha RX100 the legend it is today. A good example of this is that despite being discontinued a quarter of a century ago, today’s enthusiasts are still willing to pay big bucks to own a well-maintained RX100.
