RX stands for Race X-cross likely to be a motocross segment because the bike is mainly used for mud race or racing Moto X-cross.RD stands for Raajdoot. A Raced Derived Motor cycle. Now Why it is trending in this generation? Most of the iconic vintage motors are trending and have a group of fans under these iconic motors because of the power delivery, Royal look which gives the best road presence and the engine sound. So, in this motor sound is the main road presence like Royal Enfield. Suzuki Samurai & Shogan are the compitator for RX. In this Iconic wheel section just giving the overview about these bikes.
YAMAHA RX Series :- RX 100, RX 135 & RXZ
All these three motor cycles have consist of two stoke engines and features like meter console unit have the odometer, rpm meter and fuel gauge. Some basic warning lamps like high beam, neutral and indicator warnings are included, Almost the platforms are same for these three RX series.
YAMAHA RX 100 ( 1985-1996)*
ENGINE cc
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98cc two stroke, air cooled, single cylinder
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POWER bhp
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11 hp @ 8500rpm
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TORQUE Nm
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10.39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
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TRANSMISSION
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4 speed manual speed
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TOP SPEED kmph
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110+
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MILEAGE kmpl
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40 - 45
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DIMENSIONS mm
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L
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2040
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W
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740
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H
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1060
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WHEEL BASE mm
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1240
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WEIGHT kg
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103
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PRICE
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-
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YAMAHA RX 135 (1997-2005)*
ENGINE cc
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132cc two stroke, air cooled, reed valve single cylinder
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POWER bhp
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14 bhp @ 7500rpm
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TORQUE Nm
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12.25 Nm @ 7000rpm
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TRANSMISSION
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4 or 5-speed manual
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TOP SPEED kmph
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110+
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MILEAGE kmpl
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35-50
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BRAKES
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FRONT
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Drum
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REAR
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Drum
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DIMENSIONS mm
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L
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1965
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W
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740
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H
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1050
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WHEEL BASE mm
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1245
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WEIGHT kg
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116
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PRICE
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-
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YAMAHA RXZ ( 1985-2011)*
ENGINE cc
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133cc, two stroke, air cooled, single cylinder
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POWER bhp
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20 bhp @ 8500rpm
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TORQUE kgf
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1.85 kgf (4.1 lbf) @ 7500rpm
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TRANSMISSION
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6-speed manual
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TOP SPEED kmph
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140+
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MILEAGE kmpl
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-
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BRAKES
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FRONT
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Disc
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REAR
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Drum
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DIMENSIONS mm
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L
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1990
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W
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725
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H
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1160
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WHEEL BASE mm
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1300
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WEIGHT kg
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106
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PRICE
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-
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YAMAHA RD Series :- RD 350 & RD 400
RD has a powerful engine consist of two cylinder two stroke with a good amount of power delivery. RD is the best value for money in this segment, comfortable seats for long rides with pillion also. Excellent build quality and excellent road presence. Mainly carburetor engines are used.Basic features are same as to RX. Instrument cluster, kick starter, etc. so lets comes to the engine specifications of these two bikes,
YAMAHA RD 350 (1973-1975)*
ENGINE cc
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347cc, two stroke, air cooled, Parallel twin engine
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POWER bhp
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30.5 bhp @ 6750rpm
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TORQUE kgf
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32.3Nm @ 6500rpm
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TRANSMISSION
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6-speed manual
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TOP SPEED kmph
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150-170+
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MILEAGE kmpl
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20-30
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BRAKES
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FRONT
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Disc
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REAR
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Drum
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WHEEL BASE mm
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1320
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WEIGHT kg
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155
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PRICE
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-
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YAMAHA RD 400 (1975-1980)*
ENGINE cc
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399cc, two stroke, air cooled, straight twin engine
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POWER bhp
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44 bhp @ 7000rpm
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TORQUE kgf
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41.1 Nm @ 6500rpm
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TRANSMISSION
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6-speed manual
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TOP SPEED mph
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106.8+
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MILEAGE kmpl
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-
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BRAKES
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FRONT
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Disc
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REAR
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Disc
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WHEEL BASE mm
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1330
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WEIGHT kg
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165
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PRICE
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-
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*( Production life time)
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