Unveils Yamaha RX100 90s Legend – Exceeds Mileage to 77 Kmpl and Beats Bullet with its 440W
Yamaha RX100 returns! The light body with a performance oriented engine once ruled the 90s roads, all that back and with an entirely new avatar. Yamaha has relaunched the RX100 with a stylish design, all new features to attract users and surprisingly attractive performance. That is even more insane as it now comes with claimed mileage of 77 kmpl and boats 440 Watt which even Royal Enfield Bullet has to wait for.
Enter the Buddha RX100 reincarnation and see all that new biker what have to you.
Design & Style
Yamaha RX100 Keeps the Charm Fresh Re: A Retro-Round Headlamp, Chrome Finished Mirrors flat Seat & Minimalistic Design keep one reminded of 90s. Yamaha has integrated modern elements in the form of LED lighting and digital instrumentpanel, sans the vintage flavour.
Noteworthy here is the always signature fuel tank curves now bathed in some all-new paint work & styling. This design satisfies anyone whether you are into retro or modern.
Engine & Performance
The original RX100 was a 98 cc two stroke engine, the RX225 model now replaces with a 225cc four stroke engine. Yamaha has optimized this engine for a massive 440W of power therefore the bike offers a strong calliperc-like sound and an exhilarating ride.
While obviously not going to cube as the Bullet, the RX100 sure feels light and nimble whilst it is in action. Perfect for everyday commutes and weekend delight. For the 5 speed gearbox is smooth and lets you control the bike.
Ride & Handling
GY300 RX100 handling is strong point To start, the RX100 is one of most easy handling scooter in the 100 cc class with a near electric light kerb weight weighing just about around 109 kg. Front forks are telescopic and the back twin shock absorber provide a decent ride over all city roads at rural paths under both hard suspension setting.
Not just long rides, the small size is perfect for a riders long tour too with its favourable seat, and comfortable riding position. Even riding as a newbie will find it adequate to be a handful.
Features & Tech
The new RX100 from Yamaha has stylish old school design and modern features. These are a few eye catching facts
- LED Headlight and Taillight
- Digital-Analog Variable Instrument Cluster
- Cutting the engine while using side-stand
- Engine kill switch
- In the bundle: Bluetooth connectivity
This toolkit contains these features that are smart and give you much convenience in the fullest to make it not only more practical but safer at the same time fits for daily riding but not sacrifice.
Mileage & Fuel Consumption
What struck me the most with the new RX100 is that its claimed mileage of 77 kmpl. This is extremely high in class bikes and it makes it most affordable amongst caterorory gyanB user. This is impressive by engine power.
In real terms, mileage goes down a tad but you can still get around 60 to 65 kmpl on road which is significantly better than most bikes in its class.
Price & Variants
With the new RX100 to likely cost in the range of Rs 1.45 lakh to Rs 1.60 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes it a competitive retro bike in the mid range retro-cum-metro segment that competes with bikes like, TVS Ronin, Royal Enfield Hunter 350, and Bajaj Avenger.
It will be had a handful of other ways under different variants and then obviously the features, color and accessories. Maybe the entry-level variant looks like a stripped-down model with Bluetooth and maybe has more graph features top variant.
Final Verdict
Back again as an Indigo of the good old & dutiful modern world… Yamaha RX100. It reinvents the charm of 90s in sleeker, more intense and economical way. A defined, as a whole thing of its kind for the retro and modern gear long-mile day rider.
With its low-cost entry, amazing 77 kmpl efficiency and daily utility the RX100 is not only a bike it is an element of an emotion, coming back to life.
Would you like to reminisce about the RX100, or were you too busy at the time to get your hands on one with high mileage then … well here it is this legend again as a whole new form.