Yamaha RX-Z
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Also called | ( 'Z' ) |
| Parent company | Yamaha Corporation |
| Production |
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| Predecessor | Yamaha RX-135 |
| Successor | None |
| Class | Sports 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[1] |
| Power | 20 hp (15 kW) @ 8,500 rpm[1] |
| Torque | 1.85 kgf (4.1 lbf) @ 7,500 rpm[1] |
| Transmission | 5-speed (1985) / 6-speed (1989) manual |
| 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)[1] (dry) n/a (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 13 L (3.4 US gal) |
| Related | Yamaha RX-135 Yamaha Y125Z |
Yamaha RX-Z 135 was a two-stroke naked bike manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation. Debuting in April 1985, the RX-Z was very popular in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and was sold for more than two decades before the production was ended in 2011. In 2004, the model was revised cosmetically and a catalytic converter was installed.
Overview[edit]
The Yamaha 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 air-cooled Yamaha RX-135. Shortly after the launch, the RX-Z became popular among young motorcyclists especially in Singapore and Malaysia. A few years later in 1990, the engine was upgraded with the installation of a six-speed transmission, together with newer instrument panel and handlebar switches, as well as a cross-drilled front disc brake rotor and the new introduction of YCLS, (Yamaha Computerized Lubrication System.)
The design of the RX-Z remained unchanged until 2004 when the model was updated, with the rear lights borrowed from the Yamaha Y125Z. The new RX-Z was equipped with a catalytic converter.
In Malaysia, the RX-Z was one of the motorcycle models often associated with Mat Rempit street racers. As a result, many Malay movies including Remp-It use the RX-Z in their movies.
The production of the RX-Z ended in 2011.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn. Bhd., Yamaha RX-Z 135cc, retrieved 2009-11-23