The iconic Yamaha RX100 came out of production more than 25 years ago, even when the Indian two -wheeled market moved from two stroke motorbikes that supported more efficient fuel and two -wheeled two -wheeled strokes. While the Yamaha RX100 was replaced by RX135 – another two stroke motorcycle – the latter never really captured the imagination of Indians. But now, Yamaha may only bring back the RX100 brand, in a new avatar. Chairman of the Yamaha Motor India – Eishin Chihana – has revealed to Hindubusinessline that the Yamaha RX100 comeback is on the table, but it will not be before 2026 when the motorcycle really succeeded in reaching the production line.
As said by the Chairman of the Yamaha Motor India clearly, the RX100 brand can make a comeback in the coming years, but in a completely different form. Throughout the world, two -stroke engine motorbikes are almost extinct except for boutique brand clutches that survive with direct injection of two blows. However, this boutique brand that built two stroke motorbikes has their product price with a steep premium, making it inaccessible by most buyers. Yamaha RX100 Four stroke engine may not be true -really has the same zing as the original. This makes us with electricity powertrain for the RX100 in the future.
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This is something that Yamaha Motor India might be considered seriously given the speed at which Electric Two Wheeles just hit the Indian market. In 2030, most of the two wheels sold in India are expected to use electricity. Yamaha RX100 in the future – with strong electricity powertrain – it may only be justice on the legendary brand that has been raised by many people.
Some history now!
Yamaha RX100 was first introduced in India in 1986, when the Japanese Yamaha collaborated with Escorts India. The first motorcycle that came out of this collaboration, the RX100 stood heads and shoulders above his colleagues in terms of the performance it offers. Two stroke motorbikes are powered by a 98cc engine which produces around 11 bhp peak power.
Although this might sound healthier now, 11 bhp in a motorcycle weighing 100 kilograms is the fast in India in the 80s. The highest reliability of RX100, sharp power delivery and high quality level makes it an icon among motorcycle buyers in the 80s and 90s. Apart from this inheritance, it will not be easy for Yamaha Motor India to revive the brand because most young buyers in the age group 18-25 will hardly see the RX100 on the road, going alone driving one.