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RX 100

Yamaha RX100 Japan
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Production	1985-1996
Successor	RXG, RX-135, RXZ
Engine	98 cc 2-stroke reed valve, air-cooled, single-cylinder gasoline
Top speed	100/kmph
Transmission	4-speed constant mesh, multiplate clutch
Suspension	Double cradle frame
Tires	Wire spoked, 2.50-inch X 18-inch front tyre, 2.75-inch X 18-inch rear tyre.
Fuel capacity	10.5 L (2.3 imp gal; 2.8 US gal)
Oil capacity	0.65 L (0.69 US qt)

The Yamaha RX100 is a 98 cc two-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled motorcycle that was manufactured between 1985 and 1996. The only changes in its eleven year production history were the pin striping and an upgrade to a 12-volt electrical system.

History

The Yamaha RX100 was launched in late 1985. The bikes, manufactured between 1985 and 1987 were knock-down kits (CKD) and were simply assembled in India. The gearbox covering just above the gear shift lever had the words "MADE IN JAPAN"

Made In Japan embossing

embossed on it.

The only major change that the bike underwent was that it was upgraded from a 6V electrical system to a 12V system. Apart from that, the pin striping was changed two times. So there are three different decal types in all.

Successors

The bike's production run lasted from November 1985 to March 1996. Various modifications like expansion chambers, drum brakes and 5th gear. The model was followed by the 132 cc RXG. Then came the RX135, which was essentially a rebadged RXG. The RXG was launched with a sportier headlamp fairing.

Tech specification

Engine: 2-stroke, air cooled, single cylinder gasoline.
Displacement: 98cc
Gearbox: 4-speed constant mesh
Induction: Reed Valve
Ignition: Capacitor Discharge Ignition
Clutch: Multiplate (4 nos) wet.
Output: 11PS @7500 rpm (As per Workshop Manual)
Chassis: Double cradle frame
Wheels: Wire spoked, 2.50" X 18" front tyre, 3.00" X 18" rear tyre.
Acceleration: 0-60km/h in 7 seconds (As per Workshop Manual)
Top speed: 100km/h (As per Workshop Manual)

Modification

Finally , in the year 2000-2001 were launched the 14 bhp RX135 and the RXZ (Both 5-speed with a Catalytic converter silencer). These met with luke warm response. The final variant was a 4-speed RX135 with a Catalytic converter, sporting a fuel gauge and speedometer with white dials which was sold very briefly in 2003. These mad the Ryders from India to Rebuild(Modify) Rx 100 to Rx 135, Converting to 5 Speed Gear,Pumping Suspension,fitting Catalytic converter Exhaust(Silencer).

Today Catalytic converter used for RX 100 Modification

References

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