The Yamaha RX100 is one of the few names that can be heard across its segment in every nook-and-corner of India, and is set to make a comeback in 2025. Celebrated for its signature two-stroke engine and agile performance in the late 20th century, the RX100 is back, promising a marriage of nostalgia with modern tech and styling. Yamaha has worked long and hard to ensure that this new variant embodies the spirit of the original but also incorporate technologies that will benefit modern riders.
Yamaha RX100 Design
The 2025 Yamaha RX100 retains the distinctive silhouette that earned it recognition, albeit with a fresh update. A retro-styled fuel tank and round headlamp recall the charm of the original model, while LED lighting and a digital instrument cluster bring it up to date for the 21st century. The minimalist design philosophy is retained, which should please purists while also helping attract new riders who want the best of old-school charm and new-age practicality.
The RX100 2025 offers bold shades like Classic Black, Pearl White, and a limited edition of Metallic Red, to further “express its classic form”. Even the quality of materials used and the attention to detail in the finishing of the new RX100 seems to mirror that of the original, and it reflects Yamaha’s intention to build a worthy successor to the original RX100.
Yamaha RX100 Engine And Performance
Powering the new RX100 is a revised BS6 125cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine. This is an all-new air-cooled unit that aims to deliver snappier performance of the original two-stroke engine but with higher fuel-efficiency and low emissions. The bike is able to generate a peak power of 12 bhp and 11 Nm of torque, which gives it plenty of shove and an exciting ride.
The five-speed gearbox is tuned to deliver smooth shifts and an ideal blend of city riding and highway comfortable riding. The RX100 2025 gets a healthy dose of Yamaha engineering, which translates to a ride that can be both fun and comfortable, making it an excellent daily commuter as well as a weekend touring companion.
Yamaha RX100 Features And Technology
The 2025 RX100 features updated amenities that include a fully digital instrument cluster with real-time stats like speed, total fuel level, and information on trips taken. It comes with Bluetooth connectivity which pairs the riders smartphone for navigation alerts and call warnings.
Braking is a combination of front and rear disc brakes which are linked with ABS for assured stops in any conditions. The bike also comes with telescopic front suspension and dual rear shock absorbers for a smoother ride on the potholes and ditches.
Yamaha RX100 Pricing
Its a Eintry-level bike with premium luxurious elements for Young and Old-rider. It is expected to be priced from ₹1.25 lakh, which puts it in direct opposition to some of the other popular 125cc models, including the Honda Shine and Bajaj Pulsar NS125. Yamaha hopes to capitalize on both the RX100’s nostalgia factor and brand legacy to snatch a large chunk of the pie.
Conclusion
The Yamaha RX100 2025 is more than just a motorcycle; it is a resurrection of a legend that has carved its name on the pages of Indian motorcycling history. So, essentially Yamaha has managed to do just that, and brought back the RX into the modern world retaining much of the character from its bicycle past, while introducing the RX100 as a bike that is one to ride both for the nostalgia and also the new-age making it a bike rooted in its dinosaur era but also battling to keep up on the streets.
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