Yamaha RX100 Will Be Launched In India Confirms Yamaha Chairman
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: July 19, 2022 05:00 PM2022-07-19T17:00:00+5:302022-07-19T17:00:00+5:30
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The Yamaha RX100, one of the most iconic bikes of the 90s could be back in a new avatar, but only after 2026.
Eishin Chihana, Chairman, Yamaha Motor India, has stated that the company wants to bring back the RX100 brand. However, designing a bike that captures the essence of an icon would be a big challenge.
He added that a modern incarnation of the RX100 could only arrive after 2026, as the company has other products lined up till 2025. Also, they don’t want to rush it as the RX100 has to offer an impactful package with a powerful engine and design.
The Yamaha RX100 was built between 1985 and 1996. It went out of production 26 years ago and it’s still a favourite among collectors and restorers. Spare parts for the bike are available even today.
Yamaha India also just can’t slap an RX100 badge on just any bike and call it a day. Because the new bike has to live up to the legend that the previous model was. It has to have the perfect combination of retro design paying homage to the old model, an explosive performance that the old model was known for and it has to be a special product and not a commuter bike.
Right now, Yamaha India operates from two production facilities, one in Greater Noida and the other in Chennai. The company also exports to 30 countries globally from India. Also, India is expected to become Yamaha’s second largest export hub after Indonesia which currently exports to 60 countries.
As the engine like RX-100 cannot be made available, the name of the new model will also be different. Because the company will not take the risk of damaging the brand image of RX-100 with the new model. Therefore, the new model of RX-100 will be produced in a new way
Chairman Chihana has also informed that Yamaha Company has prepared a proper plan to bring RX-100 to the market. So, it is certain that RX-100 will come again.
Yamaha Company introduced the RX100 in the Indian market around 1985. At that time, 5000 bikes were specially ordered from Japan. The bike weighed just 98 kg, was available with an engine of 100 cc, 11 bhp two-stroke engine and an RPM of 7,500. RX100 launched in India
The RX-100 bike craze was something different. The youth of the college was attractive. Even in movies, be it hero or villain...RX-100 was chosen for stunts. At that time, this bike was available for 19 thousand rupees.