Yamaha RX-135

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Yamaha RX-King 135 / RX-K 135

2001 Yamaha RX-King used for racing.
Manufacturer	Yamaha Motor Company
Parent company	Yamaha Corporation
Production	1981–2009
Class	Sport bike
Engine	132 cc (8.06 cu in) air-cooled 2-stroke Reed-valve single-cylinder)
Bore / stroke	58.0 mm × 50.0 mm (2.3 in × 2.0 in)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Frame type	Double Cradle
Suspension	Front: Conventional telescopic fork Rear: swingarm with twin shock
Brakes	Front: Dual-piston caliper Rear: Drum brake
Tires	Front: 2.75-18-4 PR; Rear: 3.00-18-4 PR
Wheelbase	1,245 mm (49.0 in)
Dimensions	L: 1,970 mm (78 in) W: 735 mm (28.9 in) H: 1,065 mm (41.9 in)
Seat height	770 mm (30 in)
Fuel capacity	9.5 L (2.1 imp gal; 2.5 US gal)
Oil capacity	1 L (0.22 imp gal; 0.26 US gal)
Related	Yamaha RX-Z Yamaha RX-S/RX-Special Yamaha RX-R Yamaha RXT Yamaha RX 100 Yamaha RX-125 Yamaha RX-K

The Yamaha RX-135 also known the name RX-King in Indonesia, RX-K, RX-S/RX-Special for Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore and RXT 135 in the Philippines. The RX-135 is a two-stroke engine motorcycle manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

Overview[edit]

The RX-K 135 was released around 1981 and was produced for only 1 year until 1982. The successor was the Yamaha RX-Z.

History in Indonesia[edit]

In Indonesia the RX-King 135, initially named the RX-K, was produced from 1981 to 1982. The 1983 model, which had a new reshaped petrol tank and updated seat, was released as the RX-King “Cobra”. The second generation RX-King “Master” came out in 1995. The design of the Yamaha's RX-King remained unchanged until 2002 when the RX-King “Facelift” was updated with new front and rear lights and a new meter.

Euro 3 requirements kicked in, and the last few years of production for the RX-King in Indonesia used a catalytic converter, which allowed it to pass Euro 2 regulations.

The RX-King has made an image in Indonesia. Now many people are buying the sought-after motorcycle for really high prices such as the RX-King Cobra because it had Yamaha Genuine parts from Japan and had a reputation for being very fast despite only having a 135cc engine. The motorcycle also had a funny and bad association with robbers and thieves as they use the RX-King as a getaway motorcycle. Hit songs are also named after such as “RX-King Senggol Dong Boss” By Ade Jigo and “Numpak RX-King” by Cak Sodiq. There spanned 4 generations of the motorcycle sold in Indonesia from 1981 to 2009.

References[edit]

• "Ini Dia Silsilah Keluarga Yamaha RX, Dari RX-100 Sampai RX-King". Otomania Gridoto. Retrieved 2024-06-13.