Yamaha RX-Z

Yamaha RX-Z
2007 RX-Z Catalyzer modified for highway racing.
Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Company
Parent company Yamaha Corporation
Production
  • 1985 – 2011
Class Naked bike
Engine 133 cc (8.1 cu in) two-stroke,
Bore / stroke 56.0 mm × 54.0 mm (2.20 in × 2.13 in)
Compression ratio 7.0:1
Power 21 hp (15 kW) @ 8,500 rpm
Torque 1.85 kgf (4.1 lbf) @ 7,500 rpm
Transmission 5-speed (first generation 1985 to 1987) / 6-speed (2nd generation from 1990 until the last generation from 2004 to 2011. ) manual transmission
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Dual shocks swingarm
Brakes Front: Disc
Rear: Drum
Tires 80/90-18 45H front, 90/90-18 51H rear
Wheelbase 1,300 mm (51 in)
Dimensions L: 1,990 mm (78 in)
W: 725 mm (28.5 in)
H: 1,160 mm (46 in)
Seat height 770 mm (30 in)
Weight 106 kg (234 lb) (dry)
n/a (wet)
Fuel capacity 13 L (3.4 US gal)
Related
  • Yamaha RX-King 135
  • Yamaha Y125Z

The Yamaha RX-Z 135 is a two-stroke naked bike manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation. Debuting in April 1985, the RX-Z was very popular in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand and was sold until production was ended in 2011.

In 2004, the RX-Z had a restyle and a catalytic converter was installed.

Overview

The first generation of the RX-Z (1985) was originally equipped with a five-speed transmission with solid front disc brake. The model shared the same platform and chassis as its predecessor the RX-135. The RX-Z became very popular among young motorcyclists in Singapore and Malaysia. A few years later in 1990, the engine was upgraded with a six-speed transmission, together with the introduction of the Yamaha Computerized Lubrication System or YCLS, as well as a new front cowl and new a gauge cluster.

The third generation RX-Z came out in 2004 when the model was updated, with the rear lights borrowed from the Yamaha Y125Z and is equipped a catalytic converter due to Euro 3 regulations and production was only up until 2011.

In Malaysia, the RX-Z was one of the motorcycle models often associated with Mat Rempits. As a result, many Malay movies including Remp-It use the RX-Z in their movies.

Present day and the RX-Z is very popular now in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Prices now are skyrocketing in Malaysia as in 2020 one hereby sold for 70,000 Malaysian Ringgit

‘RX-Z Selling for RM70,000’. because it had rare and all original NOS Yamaha Genuine parts.

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