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{{Infobox motorcycle
{{Infobox motorcycle
| name = Yamaha RX-Z
| name = Yamaha RX-Z
| image = File:2007 RX-Z Catalyzer for racing.jpg
| image = 2007 RX-Z Catalyzer for racing.jpg
| caption = 2007 RX-Z Catalyzer modified for highway racing.
| caption = 2007 RX-Z Catalyzer modified for highway racing.
| aka = RXZ ('Zek')
| aka =
| manufacturer = [[Yamaha Motor Company]]
| manufacturer = [[Yamaha Motor Company]]
| parent_company = [[Yamaha Corporation]]
| parent_company = [[Yamaha Corporation]]
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|1985 – 2011
|1985 – 2011
}}
}}
| predecessor = [[Yamaha RX-K / RX-King 135]]
| class = [[Naked bike]]
| successor = No
| class = [[Sport bike]]
| engine = {{convert|133|cc|cuin|abbr=on}} [[two-stroke]],
| engine = {{convert|133|cc|cuin|abbr=on}} [[two-stroke]],
|bore_stroke = {{convert|56.0|x|54.0|mm|abbr=on}}
|bore_stroke = {{convert|56.0|x|54.0|mm|abbr=on}}
|compression = 7.0:1<ref name=RXZ>{{Citation |url=http://www.yamaha-motor.com.my/ProductRxz.aspx |access-date=2009-11-23 |author=Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn. Bhd.|title=Yamaha RX-Z 135cc }}</ref>
|compression = 7.0:1<ref name=RXZ>{{Citation |url=http://www.yamaha-motor.com.my/ProductRxz.aspx |access-date=2009-11-23 |author=Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn. Bhd.|title=Yamaha RX-Z 135cc }}</ref>
| power = {{convert|20|hp|kW|abbr=on}} @ 8,500 rpm<ref name=RXZ/>
| power = {{cvt|21|hp-metric|kW|0}} @ 8,500 rpm<ref name=RXZ/>
| torque = {{convert|1.85|kgf|lbf|abbr=on}} @ 7,500 rpm<ref name=RXZ/>
| torque = {{convert|1.85|kgf|lbf|abbr=on}} @ 7,500 rpm<ref name=RXZ/>
| transmission = 5-speed (first generation) / 6-speed (2nd generation 1990 - 2011 last gen) [[manual transmission]]
| 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: [[Motorcycle fork#Telescopic|Telescopic fork]]<br>Rear: Dual shocks [[swingarm]]
| suspension = Front: [[Motorcycle fork#Telescopic|Telescopic fork]]<br>Rear: Dual shocks [[swingarm]]
| brakes = Front: [[Disc brake|Disc]]<br>Rear: [[Drum brake|Drum]]
| brakes = Front: [[Disc brake|Disc]]<br>Rear: [[Drum brake|Drum]]
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| wet_weight = n/a
| wet_weight = n/a
| fuel_capacity = {{convert|13|L|usgal|abbr=on}}
| fuel_capacity = {{convert|13|L|usgal|abbr=on}}
| related = [[Yamaha RX-135]]<br>[[Yamaha Y125Z]]
| related = {{ubl
| [[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 and Singapore and Thailand and was sold from 1985 until production was ended in 2011.
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 and Singapore and Thailand and was sold from 1985 until production was ended in 2011.
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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
{{Refimprove section|date=November 2009}}
{{Refimprove section|date=November 2009}}
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 [[Yamaha RX-K / RX-King 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 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.
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.


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In Malaysia, the RX-Z was one of the motorcycle models often associated with [[Mat Rempits]]. <ref name=Bernama2009>{{Citation |date=April 1, 2009 |title=Squad 42 Battles 'Mat Rempit' Menace |first1=Lizawati |last1=Bahanan |first2=Erma |last2=Idayu Mohd Yusop |url=http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsfeatures.php?id=400817 |access-date=2009-11-23 |newspaper=[[Bernama]] }}</ref> As a result, many Malay movies including [[Remp-It]] used RX-Zs in the movie.


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In Malaysia, the RX-Z was one of the motorcycle models often associated with [[Mat Rempits]]. <ref name=Bernama2009>{{Citation |date=April 1, 2009 |title=Squad 42 Battles 'Mat Rempit' Menace |first1=Lizawati |last1=Bahanan |first2=Erma |last2=Idayu Mohd Yusop |url=http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsfeatures.php?id=400817 |access-date=2009-11-23 |newspaper=[[Bernama]] }}</ref> As a result, many Malay movies including [[Remp-It]] use the RX-Z in their movies.
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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]]. {{Citation |title= 'RX-Z Selling for RM70,000'. |url= https://imotorbike.my/news/2020/06/yamaha-rxz-selling-for-rm70000-here-is-everything-you-need-to-know/}} because it had rare and all original NOS Yamaha Genuine parts.

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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]] {{Citation |title= 'RX-Z Selling for RM70,000'. |url= https://imotorbike.my/news/2020/06/yamaha-rxz-selling-for-rm70000-here-is-everything-you-need-to-know/}} because it had rare and all original NOS Yamaha Genuine parts.

==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

Latest revision as of 06:02, 27 November 2024

Yamaha RX-Z
2007 RX-Z Catalyzer modified for highway racing.
ManufacturerYamaha Motor Company
Parent companyYamaha Corporation
Production
  • 1985 – 2011
ClassNaked bike
Engine133 cc (8.1 cu in) two-stroke,
Bore / stroke56.0 mm × 54.0 mm (2.20 in × 2.13 in)
Compression ratio7.0:1[1]
Power21 hp (15 kW) @ 8,500 rpm[1]
Torque1.85 kgf (4.1 lbf) @ 7,500 rpm[1]
Transmission5-speed (first generation 1985 to 1987) / 6-speed (2nd generation from 1990 until the last generation from 2004 to 2011. ) manual transmission
SuspensionFront: Telescopic fork
Rear: Dual shocks swingarm
BrakesFront: Disc
Rear: Drum
Tires80/90-18 45H front, 90/90-18 51H rear
Wheelbase1,300 mm (51 in)
DimensionsL: 1,990 mm (78 in)
W: 725 mm (28.5 in)
H: 1,160 mm (46 in)
Seat height770 mm (30 in)
Weight106 kg (234 lb)[1] (dry)
n/a (wet)
Fuel capacity13 L (3.4 US gal)
Related

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 and Singapore and Thailand and was sold from 1985 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. [2] 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

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  1. ^ a b c d Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn. Bhd., Yamaha RX-Z 135cc, retrieved 2009-11-23
  2. ^ Bahanan, Lizawati; Idayu Mohd Yusop, Erma (April 1, 2009), "Squad 42 Battles 'Mat Rempit' Menace", Bernama, retrieved 2009-11-23
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