 2007 RX-Z Catalyzer modified for highway racing. | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Yamaha Corporation |
| Production |
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| 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) |
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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
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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.
References
- ^ Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn. Bhd., Yamaha RX-Z 135cc, retrieved 2009-11-23
- Bahanan, Lizawati; Idayu Mohd Yusop, Erma (April 1, 2009), "Squad 42 Battles 'Mat Rempit' Menace", Bernama, retrieved 2009-11-23