Yamaha RX-King 135 explained

Yamaha RX-King 135 / RX-K 135
Manufacturer:Yamaha Motor Company
Production:1980–2009
Parent Company:Yamaha Corporation
Class:Standard/sport bike
Engine:1322NaN2 air-cooled 2-stroke Reed-valve single-cylinder)
Transmission:5-speed constant mesh
Bore Stroke:58×
Frame: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:1245mm
Length:1970mm
Width:735mm
Height:1065mm
Seat Height:770mm
Fuel Capacity:9.5L
Oil Capacity:1L
Related:Yamaha RX-Z
Yamaha RX-S/RX-Special 115
Yamaha RX-R 115
Yamaha RX-100/125
Yamaha YT-115
Aka:Yamaha RX-T (Philippines)

The Yamaha RX-K 135 was also known as RX-King in Indonesia. It was sold as the RX-K in Malaysia and Singapore and as the RX-T 135 in the Philippines. The RX-K is a two-stroke engine motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. in and for Southeast Asia.

Overview

Before the RX-K, there was the RX 125 (1976) and the RX 100.[1] The RX line was originally developed for the Indian market, where it was manufactured by Rajdoot – the RX name signifies "Rajdoot × Yamaha".[2] The original RX-K 135 was released in 1980 as the top model, fitted with a bikini fairing and imported to Indonesia fully built-up. This model has a max power of at 8,750 rpm and of torque at 8,000 rpm; it weighed in at . There was also the similar RX-S (later RX-Special), fitted with a 115 cc engine and also imported CBU.[3] In 1983, the RX-K was updated to become the locally built RX-King.

History in Indonesia

In Indonesia the RX-King 135, was produced by beginning in 1983. The first RX-King had a new reshaped petrol tank and updated seat; because of the raised handle bars this was nicknamed "Cobra" in Indonesia.[4] The first generation is sought after as they were fitted with an imported, Japanese-made engine (engine codes Y1 and Y2) producing and of torque at 8,000 rpm.[1] The engine benefitted from Yamaha Energy Induction System, developed after extensive customer surveys to meet Indonesian buyers' demand for low-down power and good fuel economy.[4]

A locally manufactured engine replaced the imported version after 1991, with the new model being nicknamed the RX-King "Master".[5] Maximum power crept up to at 9,000 rpm.[5] The Master received another light facelift in 1997. In 2002 the "New RX-King" arrived with the square headlight replaced by a round unit.[4] The rear light was also changed, and the instrumentation was redesigned. Stricter emissions requirements kicked in, and from 2006 the RX-King in Indonesia used a catalytic converter, which allowed it to pass Euro 2 regulations.[5] The appearance was also changed for a final time,

The RX-King had a significant impact on Indonesia's motorcycle market.[1] Now many people are buying the sought-after motorcycle, in particular the RX-King Cobra because it had genuine Yamaha parts from Japan and had a reputation for being very fast despite only having a 135 cc engine. The motorcycle also had a more negative association with snatchers (jambret) and pickpockets as they showed a preference for using the RX-King as a getaway motorcycle.[2] [3] Hit songs have also been written about it, such as RX-King Senggol Dong Boss By and Numpak RX-King by .[6] There spanned four generations of the motorcycle, sold in Indonesia from 1980 to 2009.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Intip Perjalanan Yamaha RX-King, Raja Jalanan Tahun 80-90an . https://web.archive.org/web/20221207232523/https://www.autos.id/motor/sejarah-yamaha-rx-king/ . 2022-12-07 . Take a peek at the journey of the Yamaha RX-King, the King of the Road in the 80-90s . id . Autos.id . Dania . Lazuardi Husen . 2021-10-14 .
  2. Web site: Kisah Cikal Bakal Lahirnya Yamaha RX-King . https://web.archive.org/web/20240721175204/https://www.autos.id/berita-otomotif/kisah-cikal-bakal-lahirnya-yamaha-rx-king/ . 2024-07-21 . The Story of the Origin of the Yamaha RX-King . id . Autos.id . Kukuh . Wicaksono . 2017-10-10 .
  3. Web site: Ini Dia Silsilah Keluarga Yamaha RX, Dari RX-100 Sampai RX-King . Here's the Yamaha RX Family Tree, From RX-100 to RX-King . Fedrick . Wahyu . 2018-06-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613100531/https://otomania.gridoto.com/read/241187090/ini-dia-silsilah-keluarga-yamaha-rx-dari-rx-100-sampai-rx-king?page=all . 2024-06-13 . Otomania Gridoto .
  4. Web site: Mengenal Yamaha RX-King, Sang Raja . https://web.archive.org/web/20240721173527/https://www.oto.com/artikel-feature-motor/mengenal-yamaha-rx-king-sang-raja . 2024-07-21 . Get to know the King: the Yamaha RX-King . Ivan . Hermawan . 2017-12-28 . id . Oto .
  5. News: Yamaha RX King, Legenda Motor Laki di Jalanan Indonesia . https://web.archive.org/web/20240721174208/https://www.idntimes.com/automotive/motorbike/binar-restu-bumi/sejarah-yamaha-rx-king-c1c2?page=all . 2024-07-21 . Yamaha RX King, Legendary Men's Motorbike on Indonesian Streets . Binan . 2022-01-06 . . id .
  6. News: Pesan Moral Dibalik Lagu Numpak RX King Ciptaan Sodiq . https://web.archive.org/web/20211202004645/https://jatimnow.com/baca-9896-pesan-moral-dibalik-lagu-numpak-rx-king-ciptaan-sodiq . 2021-12-02 . The Moral Message Behind Sodiq's Song Numpak RX King . Avirista . Midaada . id . 2018-12-09 . jatimnow.com .