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| aka = RXZ (India) / 'Z' )
| aka = RXZ ('Zek')
| manufacturer = [[Yamaha Motor Company]]
| manufacturer = [[Yamaha Motor Company]]
| parent_company = [[Yamaha Corporation]]
| parent_company = [[Yamaha Corporation]]
| production = {{ubl
| production = {{ubl
|1985 – 2011
|1985 – 2011
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|1997 – 2003 (India)
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| predecessor = [[Yamaha RX-135]]
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| successor = No
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| predecessor = Yamaha RD125
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| successor = [[Yamaha FZ150i]]
| class = [[Sport bike]]
| class = [[Sport bike]]
| engine = {{convert|133|cc|cuin|abbr=on}} [[two-stroke]],
| engine = {{convert|133|cc|cuin|abbr=on}} [[two-stroke]],
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| related = [[Yamaha RX-135]]<br>[[Yamaha Y125Z]]
| related = [[Yamaha RX-135]]<br>[[Yamaha Y125Z]]
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'''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 India, Malaysia and Singapore and was sold for more than two decades before the production was ended in 2011.<ref name="Roda-roda">{{cite journal |title = Yamaha 135LC Baru Meningkatkan Populariti |language = ms |journal = [[Roda-Roda]] |issue = May 2011 |pages = 28–30 |publisher = Bayu Enterprise |location = Sungai Buloh, Malaysia |issn = 0127-9149 }}</ref>
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. |journal = [[Roda-Roda]] |issue = May 2011 |pages = 28–30 |publisher = Bayu Enterprise |location = Sungai Buloh, Malaysia |issn = 0127-9149 }}</ref>


In 2004, the model was revised cosmetically and a [[catalytic converter]] was installed.
In 2004, the RX-Z had a restyle and a [[catalytic converter]] was installed.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
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The Yamaha RX-Z 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 water-cooled [[Yamaha RD125]]. Shortly after the launch, the RX-Z became popular among young motorcyclists especially in India and Malaysia. A few years later, 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.
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 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]], sacrificing 1 PS of maximum power (original maximum power: 21 PS). However, the maximum torque remained unchanged but the low-end torque was improved compared with the early models. Some owners of the earlier RX-Z motorcycles may have problems during take-off because the engine tends to stall when an inexperienced rider tries to take off in the first gear. However, the problem was resolved in the new model.
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 Rempit]] [[street racing|street racers]]. <ref name=Michael2006>{{Citation |date=September 15, 2006 |title=Road bullies on bikes |first=Stuart |last=Michael |access-date=2009-11-23 |publisher=Star Publications (M) Bhd |newspaper=The Star (Malaysia) |location=[[Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia]] |url=http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/9/15/central/15397488&sec=central }}</ref><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.
In Malaysia, the RX-Z was one of the motorcycle models often associated with [[Mat Rempits]]. </ref><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.

The production of the RX-Z ended in 2011.<ref name="Roda-roda" />


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==
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Revision as of 09:41, 12 July 2024

Yamaha RX-Z
ManufacturerYamaha Motor Company
Also calledRXZ ('Zek')
Parent companyYamaha Corporation
Production
  • 1985 – 2011
PredecessorYamaha RX-135
SuccessorNo
ClassSport 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]
Power20 hp (15 kW) @ 8,500 rpm[1]
Torque1.85 kgf (4.1 lbf) @ 7,500 rpm[1]
Transmission5-speed / 6-speed manual
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)
RelatedYamaha RX-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. |journal = Roda-Roda |issue = May 2011 |pages = 28–30 |publisher = Bayu Enterprise |location = Sungai Buloh, Malaysia |issn = 0127-9149 }}</ref>

In 2004, the RX-Z had a restyle and a catalytic converter was installed.

Overview

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. </ref>[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

  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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