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Yamaha RX 100
The Yamaha RX 100 was a two-stroke motorcycle made by
Yamaha from 1985 to 1996 with technical collaboration and Yamaha RX 100
distributed in India by the Escorts Group. At the initial stage, Manufacturer Yamaha Motor
Yamaha Japan was exporting all bikes from Japan to India. Company
After 1990, Escorts started production in India, with some
Parent Escorts Limited
parts being imported from Japan.
company
Production 1985–1996
History
Predecessor Based on Yamaha
The RX100 designation was originally used in certain markets RXS100
for the five-speed, short-stroke 97cc Yamaha RS100DX Successor Yamaha RXG,
produced from 1977. This was an RS100 (itself a 1976 Yamaha RXZ,
improvement upon the design of the original reed-valved 96cc Yamaha RX135
RS100 that was introduced to the United Kingdom in
Class Commuter Sports
September, 1974, and to the USA in November, 1974)[1][2] with
a front disc brake and a tachometer, and was replaced in 1983 Engine 98.2 cc (5.99 cu in)
with the square-stroke, 98cc RX-S (with part numbers coded air-cooled, reed
31J),[3] a major update on the RS design (with substantial valve two-stroke
changes particularly to the cylinder, head, and induction, and single
the points ignition replaced by Yamaha Capacitor Discharge
Top speed 110 kmph
Ignition) which was to form the basis of the Escort-distributed
variants including the EY-100 Escort Yamaha 100. The Escort Power 11.2 hp
variants of the RX-S had heavier gauge steel tubing and other Torque 10.45Nm
changes specific to the Indian market, including slotted screws @7500rpm
instead of the original Phillips. Names of older variants of the
RS line were re-used for Escort variants of the RX-S, including Transmission Four-speed
RX100 and RX-Z (a designation first used for a version of the constant mesh,
first-generation RS100 updated with Capacitor Discharge multiplate clutch
Ignition) Suspension KYB telescopic
fork, swing arm
Following the poor sales of the Rajdoot 350, Yamaha needed to
make a new product, and the recent success of Suzuki's AX 100 Brakes Expanding Drum
demonstrated the potential of small-capacity motorbikes in (both front and
India. rear)
Tires Wire spoked, F:
In India in November 1985, Yamaha released the RX 100 (a
variant of the RX-S, not the original RX100 or RS100DX) to 2.50×18, R:
widespread acclaim. The appeal came largely from the high 2.75×18
output of its 100 cc (6.1 cu in) engine. With its lightweight Wheelbase 1,240 mm (49 in)
body and high power output, the resulting power to weight
Dimensions L: 2,040 mm (80 in)
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 W: 740 mm (29 in)
for it many years after it ceased production. H: J1,060 mm
(42 in)
The RX 100 was quickly adopted by racers who recognized its Seat height 765 mm (30.1 in)
potential for drag racing. Various modifications such as
expansion chambers, head porting, engine tuning, sprocket Fuel capacity 10.5 L (2.3 imp gal;
changes and wheel size changes became fairly common. A 2.8 US gal)

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large number of customization options include larger Oil capacity 1.3 L (0.29 imp gal;
carburetors, air filters, quicker throttle, disc brakes, an 0.34 US gal)
additional 5th gear, race pistons, racing CDI systems,
Fuel 25-40 kmpl
upgraded tires and suspension damping. Tuned RX 100's have
completed a standing start quarter-mile in about 14 seconds – consumption
a respectable figure, considering the much larger
BMW-S1000RR 4-Cylinder 1,000 cc (61 cu in) bike 0:32
can cover one-quarter mile (0.4 km) in 10.2
A Yamaha RX-100 accelerates to top speed.
seconds. The bikes were knock-down kits,
produced in Japan and assembled in India. An easy
differentiation between the Japanese and Indian
market models was that the model produced in Japan had disc brakes, while the Indian market
version had drum brakes front and rear.

Factory stock colours for the bikes were Peacock Blue, Cherry Red, Maroon, Metallic Black, and
New Black. The only major change that the bike underwent was upgrading from a 6-volt electrical
system to a 12-volt system in order to support a CDI (capacitor discharge ignition) system for
improved ignition and timing. The RX 100 production lasted from November 1985 to March 1996.
The tightening of emissions laws and regulations in India demanded lower emissions from these
motorcycles, and as a result the RX 100 was replaced by the Yamaha RXG

The RXG had a primary and secondary reduction. It had the same lightened flywheel from the RX
100 which caused unpleasantly abrupt acceleration. Yamaha replaced it with a heavier flywheel the
following year. Then came the Yamaha RX-Z in 1997, with a new chassis and shorter wheelbase,
with the same primary reduction ratio as the RX100 but with a taller final reduction. The RX-Z was
launched with sportier bodywork and produced 12 bhp (8.9 kW) at 6,500rpm. Following the RX-Z,
the RX135 was launched in 1998 with the same engine as the RXZ but using the same chassis as
the RX 100 or RXG. The RX135 saw a moderate success due to its refined power output and better
fuel economy. In 2000 Yamaha launched the RX135 5 speed with a large catalytic converter
muffler (silencer). It's had a higher compression ratio and different port dimensions. It fared
poorly in the India market due to its lower fuel economy, lack of marketing and quieter exhaust
note which is departure from original rx series. It was discontinued after two years. The RX 135 5
speed was later recognized as the quickest RX-series bike and has a continued cult status due to its
rarity. A 5-speed variant of the RX-Z with front disc brakes also had a limited release in 2001.

The final variant was a 4-speed RX 135 with a smaller catalytic converter silencer, classic rx100 like
tank stripes and twin pod speedometer with white dials which was sold very briefly from 2003 to
2005.

Successors
The Yamaha RX 100 production run lasted from November 1985 to March 1996. The model was
followed by the 132 cc RX G. The RX G had an economy-minded engine configuration with the
ports tuned to increase fuel-efficiency and decrease exhaust gas. This model was the reply to the
stricter emissions controls, which were to continue affecting Yamaha's designs. The Japanese
manufacturers responded in late 1997 with the Yamaha RX-135 and the RX-Z which had a
tachometer and a sportier headlamp and body. Both were mechanically the same and the RX-135
received a lukewarm response. The market also saw five-speed versions of the RX-135s and RX-Z.
The final variant was a four-speed RX 135 with a small type catalytic converter, sporting a fuel
gauge and a speedometer with white dials which was sold very briefly in 2003–2005.

Models

Yamaha Rx 100 CKD KIT (1985-87)

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Yamaha RX 100 (1987 last-1995)

Yamaha RX 100 12 V (1996)

Yamaha RXG (1996-1998)

Yamaha RX Z 4 Speed (1997-2000)

Yamaha RX 135 (YEIS) (1998-2000)

Yamaha RX 135 5 Speed (2000-2003)

Yamaha RX Z 5 speed (2000-2003)

Yamaha RX 135 4 Speed (Cat-Con) (2001-2003)

Yamaha RX 135 4 Speed (Mini- Cat) (2003-2005)

References
Media related to Yamaha RX at Wikimedia Commons

1. Shoemark, Pete (1977). Haynes Owners Workshop Manual: Yamaha RS100/125 Singles 96cc
123cc 1974 on. Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, England, UK: Haynes Publishing Group.
ISBN 9780856963315.
2. "Yamaha RS 100 1976 - 1981" (https://www.autoevolution.com/moto/yamaha-rs-100-1976.html
#aeng_yamaha-rs-100-1976-100). Autoevolution. SoftNews Net SRL. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
3. Shoemark and Cox, Pete and Penelope A. (2004). Haynes Owners Workshop Manual:
RS/RXS100 & 125 Singles 1974 to 1995 97cc 98cc 123cc. Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset,
England, UK: Haynes Publishing Group. ISBN 9781859600559.

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