2025 Yamaha RX 100 : The iconic Yamaha RX 100, the name itself is enough to help everyone re-experience the feeling of powerful performance and nostalgia, it can be seen in action once again on the Indian roads in 2025.
Introduced first in the mid 1980s, the RX 100 fast became a cult motorcycle thanks to its punchy performance, featherweight design and most importantly the iconic exhaust note.
Now, decades later, Yamaha has decided to reintroduce it, this time with an updated 100cc engine, to win back the hearts and the wallets of not just the passionate few, but also a whole new audience.
A Legacy Reborn
The Yamaha RX 100 was discontinued in the mid-1990s because of stringent emission regulations and as the market shifted to higher capacity bikes.
But the popularity never wanned. Restorers, collectors and custom builders have also kept the RX 100 alive with vintage builds, retrofits and resto-mods.
Yamaha re-launching this legend in a contemporary avatar says a lot about the appeal that the motorcycle still exudes.
The 2025 edition is said to mimic the essence of the original bike, but updated to comply with today’s laws and tastes.
Expected to be a 100cc unit, air-cooled, single-cylinder one that’s been developed from a scratch to deliver the same exciting punch and, at the same time, make things more environment friendly and fuel economic too.
Timeless looks updated for this season
Though Yamaha is breathing new life into the Yamaha RX 100, the styling will not deviate from the original plan. It should get a round headlamp, chrome embellishments, a flat seat and a teardrop styled fuel tank, too.
New features might consist of LED lighting, digital instrument cluster and tweaked suspension. But the company promised that the spirit of the bike would remain the same.
The frame is pig to be light and stiff for responsive handling and daily comfort when riding in the city.
The conventional spoke wheels could be replaced by alloy wheels to make the bike look slightly more modern and to meet up with modern day standards, there could also be the inclusion of disc brakes with ABS as a standard mandate for safety.
Performance & Powertrain Details
The old two stroke engine will no longer be used for the new RX 100 as of emission regulations or whatever. Instead, Yamaha has gone in for a BS6-compliant four-stroke 100cc motor.
While purists might lament the loss of the unique two-stroke engine clatter, the new version is expected to be quieter, more oil- efficient and eco-friendly.
Early reports indicate that the engine will tuned for good part throttle response, not much low-end poke but it’ll be a mileage wonder – good for town and semi-urban duties.
Power output would be around anything between 9-10 bhp, with the torque figures close to 9 Nm.
Yamaha’s idea here is to offer a mix of performance and practicality for the RX 100, so it will be offered more like a sporty commuter than a dedicated performance machine.
Target Market and Value To Expect
Yamaha is targeting two sets of customers with the bike – the nostalgic fan of the old RX100, and the younger customer who wants an urban, stylish, nimble and economical motorcycle.
The motorcycle is expected to be priced at about ₹1 lakh (ex-showroom) considering its retro design approach as well as its status as cult icon, in which case it will take on the likes of TVS Raider 125, Hero Xtreme 125R and Bajaj CT 110X.
Pros:
Legacy landmark: One of the best looking motorcycles in Indian history.
Light and convenient: Ideal for city commuting and narrow streets.
“Gas saver: Four-stroke with more miles per gallon.”
Now days safety: Well it will at least have disc brakes with ABS.
Attracts a wide age range: Nostalgic for older riders and cool for younger ones.
Cons:
No two-stroke engine: Purists might be sad to say goodbye to the two-stroke engine noise.
Reduced high end: Might not suit riders who prioritize performance.
Retro styling is not for everyone: If you’re into futuristic looks, you don’t have to have it.
Anticipated price increase: Though a higher price than what it used to be can be a worry.
Release date unknown: Yamaha didn’t officially announce a launch date.
2025 Yamaha RX 100 Final Words
The 2025 Yamaha RX 100 is not just a bike; it is a re-creation of a legacy.
With the two-stroke ancestors of the FZ (retail code for Side-Winder) not possible to recreate directly because of current-day regulations, Yamaha’s offering this time is an exercise of nostalgia meets contemporaneity and is likely to find a sympathetic ear among Indian riders.
If you are a veteran biker who can recall a golden age, or you are Gen Z and fed up with normal, then the new RX 100 might be the machine you reach for quite often. Stay tuned — this legend is coming back.