Yamaha RX-Z

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Yamaha RX-Z
2007 RX-Z Catalyzer for racing.jpg
2007 RX-Z Catalyzer modified for highway racing in Malaysia.
Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Company
Parent company Yamaha Corporation
Production
  • April 1985 – July 2011
Class Naked 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 (first generation 1985 to 1987) / 6-speed (still the 1st generation from 1988 to 1989 to the 2nd generation from 1990 until the last generation from 2004 to 2011. ) manual transmission
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)
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)
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The Yamaha RX-Z 135 is a two-stroke naked bike manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation. Debuting in April 1985, The RX-Z was widely sold in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand during production that ended in 2011.

Overview

The first generation of the RX-Z (1985) was originally equipped with a five-speed transmission with the front disc brake. The model shared the same platform and chassis as its predecessor, the RX-135. 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 gauge cluster. The third generation RX-Z came out in 2004, featuring a restyle and a catalytic converter.

In Malaysia, the Yamaha RX-Z was often associated with Mat Rempits; individuals (often young men) who participate in street racing. [2] As a result, many Malay movies including Remp-It use the RX-Z. Every year there is a "RX-Z Members" event that is held at Litar Drag Gong Badak, Terengganu.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn. Bhd., Yamaha RX-Z 135cc, archived from the original on 2010-03-10, 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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