Motorcycle folklore: Yamaha RX100 could return in an all-new avatar by 2025, heritage design and modern technology in blend! Light, zippy and with a distinctive exhaust note, the RX100 was a teenager magnet of the 1990s. The 2025 version tries to recapture the magic with an all-new, yet familiar, design.
Timeless with A Contemporary Twist
The RX100 2025 will undoubtedly retain the retro design that made it an icon — round headlamp, chrome elements, flat seat and petite body. But some modern updates may be added to keep up with present-day requirements, such as LED lights, alloy wheels and semi-digital instrument cluster. It is likely that the design will remain true to its vintage name, but with modern-day appeal for new riders.
Engine & Performance
But unlike the original two-stroker the new RX100 will most likely employ a BS6 compatible 4-stroke engine, which is likely to be a 125 or 135 on the displacement front. It can deliver 11–13 bhp power and 10–12 Nm torque and provide decent combination of performance and fuel efficiency. It will get the job done and would most probably be mated to a 5-speed manual that would be suitable for city travelling and short highway jaunts too.
Features & Safety
In order to adjust to the requirements of the contemporary market, the RX100 2025 will likely be equipped with:
- LED headlamp and tail lamp
- Electric start
- Digital-analogue meter
- USB charging port
- Front disc brake with1-channel ABS
- Tubeless tyres
This is what will give the bike practical features as well as style that is appealing to the youth of today.
Mileage & Riding Comfort
Milage is expected to be around 50 – 60 km/l, depending on the driving conditions. Versatile and fun Where you really get the most out of the RX100 is in your daily commuting, when the lightness and upright riding position make scything through traffic a piece of cake. Suspension duties will most likely be taken care of by telescopic front forks and dual rear shock absorbers.
Expected Price & Launch Date
The RX100 2025 is likely to be priced from ₹1.20 lakh to ₹1.50 lakh (ex-showroom). It could fly as soon as 2025 or 2026, if the development process and approvals go as planned.
Final Thoughts
Yamaha RX100 2025 could end up being one of the most nostalgic and appealing launches of 2021. If Yamaha somehow manages to keep the original’s character intact and polish it for today’s roads, the RX100 has the potential to rule the retro-commuter segment all over again.
