The Yamaha RX100 was one of the cult motorbikes of the 90s. It was manufactured between 1985 and 1996. While it went out of production 26 years ago, even today, the bike is one of the most sought after amongst enthusiasts and collectors.
Revival of the Yamaha R100
Yamaha has suggested that they could bring back the iconic bike in the second half of the decade. This meant that the revival of the RX100 could take place sometime after 2025.
Additionally, some more details on the bike have been revealed by Eishin Chihana, Chairman, Yamaha India. According to Chihana, the new RX100 will not be coming in an electric guise. The main reason for the same being the fact that RX100 is known for its performance, sound and design. Yamaha will have to work hard to maintain the iconic brand status of the RX100. Hence, having a higher displacement internal combustion engine could be the way to go. This will also help create the same impact as the original.
It was also suggested by Chinana some time back that the revived Yamaha RX100 could arrive after 2026 in an ‘impactful package’.
In Other News
India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. recently announced the opening of 3 new “Blue Square” outlets. All of these 3 have come up in Mumbai.
One of the major focuses behind setting up Blue Square showrooms across India is to enable a platform for customers to connect with the company’s ethos. At the same time, it also aims to create a sense of pride in associating with the brand.
Every ‘Blue Square’ outlet reflects Yamaha’s role in global motorsports. The ‘Blue’ highlights the brand’s racing DNA meanwhile, ‘Square’ defines an entry into the world of Yamaha. The Blue Square showrooms also provide a platform for the Blue Streaks rider Community. This allows the customers to ride and engage with other Yamaha riders.
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