Remember the iconic Yamaha RX100? If yes, then, this news will definitely excite you. The Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer seems all set to bring 90s memories by bringing the RX model to India. However, the report says the bike will not come as a 100cc engine two-stroke. It might hit the market with higher displacement with major cosmetic updates.
Now, it seems like Yamaha finally understood the emotional attachment to the RX100 name, which is why the company took the decision to give the bike a modern avatar by introducing it in four-stroke under the same name.
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While reacting to rumors, the company’s chairman Eishin Chihana revealed that the company will bring back to life its RX100 named plate. But, the launch is not planned for this, not even for next year. Seeing the current emission norms, he said the two-wheeler has been set for 2026 or beyond.
He pointed out that until the recipe is not mastered, the brand won’t introduce the pocket-rocket bike. He also said the current 155cc engine that comes in YZF-R15 and MT-15 is also not sufficient to match RX100’s performance.
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Chihana also told the media that the Yamaha RX100 was a special motorcycle for the Indian market, and received an overwhelming response due to its lightweight design. He said in order to make justice to the name, and give a similar performance, they would recreate the bike in the four-stroke model, with at least 200cc. Even that engine option will not be able to provide the older sound, Chihana added.
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