Yamaha RX 100-Restoration

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Yamaha Rx 100, in the year 1985 to 1996 Yamaha RX100 was designed by Yamaha, but in India, it was distributed by “Escorts”. The RX100 was released in India in 1985,novemberRX100 created a mark, that how can a 100cc engine can have a power that this. And it was double-checked by that it was r. In November 1985-March 1996 stricter emission laws and regulation in India stopped production of Yamaha RX100 bikes. In 1997, with some changes in Rx-100 features RX was lanc]ched.eally a 100cc engine, by Conductors and Authorities. Here, 30 years of bike history going to complete but still in the market it has a fresh look and experience.

yamaha rx 100 restoration

By seeing the grace ion bike they updated the 6-volt electrical system to a 12-volt system and for ignition timing, they improved CDI(Capacitor Discharge ignition0. The bikes were manufactured from 1985 to 1987 and Knock-Down-Kits(CKD), from Japan also assemble in India. Japan bikes had a special feature, it contains disk brakes.

Features

ManufacturerYamaha Motor Company
Also calledRX
Parent companyEscorts
Production1985–1996
PredecessorRajdoot 350
Fuel consumption 40-45 km/L
Engine98 cc two-stroke, reed valve, air-cooled, single-cylinder, gasoline seven-port torque induction
Top speed110+ kmph (fully conditioned)
Power11 HP (8.206 kW) @ 8500 RPM
Torque10.39 Nm (1.06 kgf-m or 7.66 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Transmissionfour-speed constant mesh, multiplate clutch
SuspensionTelescopic fork front(KYB IN JAPANESE) , swing arm rear telescopic with spring
BrakesExpanding Drum (both front and rear)
TiresWire spoked, 2.50-inch × 18-inch (4-ply rating) front tyre, 2.75-inch × 18-inch (6-ply rating) rear tyre
Wheelbase1240 mm
DimensionsL: 2040 mm
W: 740 mm
H: 1060 mm
Seat height765 mm
Weight95 kg (dry)
103 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity10.5 L (2.3 imp gal; 2.8 US gal)
Oil capacity0.650 L (0.687 US qt)
ClassClassic
Turning radius2100 mm
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Since these years no 100cc bike made a perfect model bike like this, lightweight body, high power output, and power to weight ratio, which increased demand in public. Drang races Adopted this bike quickly, RX100 was colored in “Peacock blue, Cherry red, and Metallic Black.

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