Automotive - Motor legendary Yamaha RX 100 will reportedly soon be reborn. Yamaha is currently working to make back the RX 100 but not with the 2-stroke engine, but a 4 stroke engine.
And do not forget that the acceleration is too wild with 10,39nm torque at 6,500 rpm rotation is capable of running from 0-60km takes only 7.5 seconds, typical 2-stroke motorcycle though its capacity is small. From the classic retro shape indeed looks like a Honda CB100 motorcycle antiquity because it also started in production in 1989.
Although still adhered to the front of the rear drum brakes, but even more memorable classic, for a maximum speed of just 100km / h just so does not necessarily disc brakes like a modern motorcycle today. For the rider seat height is only 765mm to the ground, and make passable rendahlah comfortable. for capacity capable of unloading gasoline tank of 10.5 liters and weighing just 95kg own motorcycle.
Specification Yamaha RX 100;
98cc, 2-stroke, air-cooled engine
Maximum power of 11 BHP @ 7500 RPM
Maximum torque of 10.39 NM @ 6500 rpm
4-speed transmission
Top speed of 100 kmph
0-60 kmph in 7.5 seconds
Dry weight of the bike is 95 Kg
Front suspension - Japanese Kayaba telescopic fork, oil damped
Rear suspension - Swing arm, coil spring, oil damped
Front and rear brakes - 130mm internal expanding drum brakes
Yamaha RX 100 itself is a motorcycle that was born between the years 1985 to 1996 and was a precursor of the RX 135 in Indonesia known as the RX King. The engine is a 2-stroke engine with a capacity of 98 cc single cylinder and air cooled. Of the engine, this motorcycle capable of driving up to a speed of 120 km \ / h.
We are working to create a segment RX 100 and we want to make products that are similar to the Indian market. (But) it is too early to talk about it but we'll be rolling, the National Business Head, India Yamaha Motor Pankaj Dubey quoted by Business Standard, Thursday (14 \ / 2 \ / 2013)
Selection of 4 stroke engine itself is believed to be due to the emissions problem where the 2-stroke engine are not considered more environmentally friendly than 4 stroke engine. We will not launch the RX with a 2-stroke engine but we are working on version 4 stroke, Dubey added.
