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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]]. |
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. |
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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| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
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| Also called | RXZ ('Zek') |
| Parent company | Yamaha Corporation |
| Production |
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| Predecessor | Yamaha RX-135 |
| Successor | No |
| Class | Sport 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 / 6-speed 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 |
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
 | This section needs additional citations for verification. (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 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
- ^ a b c d 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