1990
Yamaha RX 100 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 736898 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | RX 100 |
| Year | 1990 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Double cradle frame |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic oil damped |
| Fronttyre | 2/18-4PR |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Coil spring oil damped |
| Reartyre | 3/18-4PR |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 50.0 x 50.0 mm (2.0 x 2.0 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | 74 tooth clutch housing bell |
| Compression | 10.1:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 100.00 ccm (6.10 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | single stainless steel pipe |
| Fuelconsumption | 2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Mikuni RM 18 mm |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubricationsystem | Autolube |
| Maxrpm | 5800 |
| Power | 11.50 HP (8.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 125.0 km/h (77.7 mph) |
| Torque | 8.60 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
| Zerotoonehundred | 19.500 seconds |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | RED, BLACK, BLUE, SILVER |
|---|---|
| Comments | It is a living legend in India even in 4s era.Rules the road for speed stability being a 100cc only. |
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 99.0 kg (218.3 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 10.50 litres (2.77 gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1 mm (0.0 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2 mm (0.1 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1162 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.