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     However, our excitement levels have dimmed down as there has been no official confirmation from Yamaha as of yet. The best example of this is that enthusiasts are still willing to handover hefty amounts of money in order to own a well-maintained example of the RX100.

The Yamaha RX100 was powered by an air-cooled, 98cc, single-cylinder, two-stroke motor that produced 11PS @ 7500rpm. Furthermore, the Yamaha RX100 was not only reliable but affordable as well, making it accessible to many. TVS Victor now competes with Yamaha RX. In fact, the Yamaha RX100 became one of India’s best-selling two-stroke machines, until it was replaced with the RX-G.

The part that makes us spring with joy are the rumor's of Yamaha reviving the RX100, but with a four-stroke engine instead. Yamaha RX 100 Highlights

The Yamaha RX100 was the go-to bike for two-wheeler enthusiasts back in the 80’s and early-90s. Back then, the Yamaha RX100 not only set a benchmark for two-stroke motorcycles but also single-handedly changed people’s perspective towards motorcycling. So, till we get a solid confirmation on its comeback, we can only wait and anticipate that the RX100 will once again revolutionized the Indian two-wheeler commuter segment.

The Yamaha RX100 was launched in November 1985 and the company kept manufacturing it until March 1996. The performance and reliability factor made it a winner in the eyes of enthusiasts. Power was sent to the rear wheel via a 4-speed gearbox. The company also claimed a 0-60kmph time of 7.5 seconds. But the success story carries on even today

The RX100 was the result of Yamaha going back to the drawing room after the RD350 failed to light up the market. The government’s decision to pull the plug on all two-stroke motorcycles ended of the Yamaha RX100's reign in India. But even Yamaha couldn’t have anticipated the outcome of their radical approach, making the Yamaha RX100 the legend it is today. Before the RX-100, Yamaha had the RD350, also known as the ‘hooligan bike’ which was stupidly fast but also a fuel guzzler and had reliability issues. While the power might not feel significant by today’s standard, dial in the characteristics of a two-striker, nimble handling and a kern weight of just 103kg, and you’re in for a crazy joyride. The only significant change it received was the change over from a 6-volt electrical system to a 12-volt system along with the inclusion of a Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI) system that improved the bike’s ignition and spark timing.

The legendary RX-100 was manufactured by Yamaha till 1996 before the company had to pull to plug on the icon owing to the stringent emission norms enforced by the government, which saw the discontinuation of the sale for all two-stroke motorcycles in the country. The result was a motorcycle that quickly captured the market right after its official introduction in 1985, the RX-100.

The four main factors that contribute to the RX-100’s great success can be attributed to its simple design, impeccable reliability, affordability and most of all, the brisk performance it offered. The unit came mated to a four-speed gearbox. The Yamaha RX-100 was powered by a 98cc air-cooled unit that punched out 10.8bhp at 7500rpm and peak torque of 10.39Nm at 6500rpm. Currently, there seem to be no plans to revive the legend and we can only hope that someday Yamaha would consider bringing back the RX-100, in a modern avatar, offering the same fun and excitement the original one offered.

Collapse. With the drop in sales for the two-stroke twin, Yamaha needed a bike that would offer similar thrills while being an easily manageable bike. Suspension duties in the RX-100 were done by telescopic forks at the front and twin shocks at the rear. For braking, the motorcycle employed 130mm drum brakes at both ends which, although incapable of shedding speed effectively, added an element of skill and precision riding amongst spirited riders.

For the 11 years that Yamaha sold the RX-100, the motorcycle never received any major overhaul. The Yamaha RX-100 is a motorcycle that is as iconic as it can get. It has a huge cult following that continues to grow even after the company stopped manufacturing the motorcycle. This list can only begin in one place - the Yamaha RD350. The RD350 is a rocket even by today's standards.

The RD350 was sold as a Rajpoot in India and made by Escorts. Astonishingly powerful, extremely light and quick enough to humiliate motorcycles twice its size. Unfortunately, between the fuel economy driven mindset of Indians and the disastrous decision to ditch the front disc brake led to the RD350 being a flop in the sales charts.

The only thing that is more ridiculous than the way the RD350 accelerated is the price of used examples in the market, right now. And the reason for that? Well, because everyone who was a kid when the RD350 was launched grew up with its poster on the bedroom wall, and is now desperately looking for one, to fulfil that childhood dream. The RD in its name stands for Race Derived, and there were two versions - HT (High Torque) with 31bhp and the LT (Low Torque), developing 27bhp. Prices have gone through the roof, and it's impossible to find one in good shape for anything less Rest 3 lakhs.