The Yamaha 'RX' Thread (with pics)

chiragh_bir · 25th July 2008, 15:04

@gordon!! NO they are not platina wheels!!

Gordon · 25th July 2008, 15:57

Oh. It looked almost the same. I'm using my cell so can see very small sized pics.

anjan_c2007 · 25th July 2008, 19:20

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Originally Posted by Sankar

Anjan it's a Moto D. The D looks very much like O on the sidewall.

I would rate Moto C higher than the Moto D, it has got better grip in regular usage conditions. I've had the Moto C 4.25x18 on my Bullet before and Now i have the Moto D on my Bullet. My RX had the 3.5x16 Moto D when i sold it off.

Thanks Sankar for the correction. Yes it is a Moto D.

josejoseph · 20th October 2008, 19:27

Here are the pictures of my Yamaha RX135 Tiger (99 make)

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Bought it 1.5 years ago. Was originally black in colour, recently changed to silver

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Mpower · 20th October 2008, 21:28

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Originally Posted by Sankar

I would rate Moto C higher than the Moto D, it has got better grip in regular usage conditions. I've had the Moto C 4.25x18 on my Bullet before and Now i have the Moto D on my Bullet. My RX had the 3.5x16 Moto D when i sold it off.

Whats the difference between the Moto C and D?The thread pattern on the D looks like something designed for dirt riding (button thread)

Sankar · 20th October 2008, 23:32

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Originally Posted by Mpower

Whats the difference between the Moto C and D?The thread pattern on the D looks like something designed for dirt riding (button thread)

D has bigger tread blocks while the C has smaller but more number of tread blocks.
I used to be lot more comfortable taking corners and riding on wet roads when the bike had MotoC. After i got the D the comfort levels had dropped much, it wasn't gripping well, and at times i could feel the rear end sliding under me during cornering. Wet braking was better with C. I went for Moto D only becuase the C was not available in Tvm and the dealer wasn't sure know if he could get it for me in time.

confortablynumb · 31st October 2008, 17:22

Hi,

RX Thread!!! Had a 1988 RX-100 sold it though... Right now own a 1998 RXZ. Everything stock

sreerama · 7th December 2008, 11:44

hi i had rx135. Excellent bike for city. Took some pics but lost when my system crashed accidentally. Sold it as it gave hip pain for long rides.
Thinking of buying it again next year.

2StrokeJunkie · 7th December 2008, 20:38

nice bike there josejoseph. can you explain why you call it a RX135 Tiger ? it looks like a normal RX135 4 speed to me with a repaint !

Sankar · 7th December 2008, 21:01

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Originally Posted by 2StrokeJunkie

nice bike there josejoseph. can you explain why you call it a RX135 Tiger ? it looks like a normal RX135 4 speed to me with a repaint !

Because it's name is RX135 Tiger

This model was launched after the RXG flopped big time. RX135 Tiger had a different port setup and overcame RXG's deficits. After Tiger came the RX135 4 speed and then the 5 Speed.

praJEEP · 8th December 2008, 11:43

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Originally Posted by Sankar

Because it's name is RX135 Tiger

This model was launched after the RXG flopped big time. RX135 Tiger had a different port setup and overcame RXG's deficits. After Tiger came the RX135 4 speed and then the 5 Speed.

This is news to me ! thanks for the info chetta.

2StrokeJunkie · 8th December 2008, 12:53

this is news to me as well shankar .

any other differences externally other than the port setup for the RX135 4 and 5 spds , like stickering etc ? what code is written at the bottom of the tiger barrel ? what is the difference between tiger and 135 4 and 5 speed barrels performance wise ?

SunnyBoi · 8th December 2008, 13:03

The only info I know about the Tiger is that it has a square, more like a CD100 speedo. Had a pic somewhere, now lost it.

josejoseph · 8th December 2008, 13:55

Hello 2StrokeJunkie,

Tiger series came out only in black color with 'Tiger' stickering on side-covers, black-colored indicator housings, head-light stays, rear-mudguard and rear-view mirror on right side only

.Some models of the Tiger series had CD-100 like speedo unit. These changes were made by Yamaha as part of cost-cutting.

Specifications-wise, I don't think there is any difference between 135 & Tiger. I've no idea about the barrels, and viz.

Also, I've heard Tiger was made by Yamaha to provide better economy. And it was sold only in Kerala.

crazydiablo · 8th December 2008, 13:58

I am not too sure if the port setup of the Tiger was different but they tried to clear off all the issues with RXG, of which porting was never one of them.

Short lived model, did not sell that many.

25th July 2008, 15:04	#91
chiragh_bir Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In front of you :P Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	@gordon!! NO they are not platina wheels!!
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25th July 2008, 15:57	#92
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,549 Thanked: 501 Times View My Garage	Oh. It looked almost the same. I'm using my cell so can see very small sized pics.
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20th October 2008, 19:27	#94
josejoseph BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 664 Thanked: 407 Times View My Garage	Here are the pictures of my Yamaha RX135 Tiger (99 make) . Bought it 1.5 years ago. Was originally black in colour, recently changed to silver . Attached Thumbnails
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31st October 2008, 17:22	#97
confortablynumb Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 24 Thanked: 0 Times	Rx Z Hi, RX Thread!!! Had a 1988 RX-100 sold it though... Right now own a 1998 RXZ. Everything stock
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7th December 2008, 11:44	#98
sreerama BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 91 Thanked: 17 Times	hi i had rx135. Excellent bike for city. Took some pics but lost when my system crashed accidentally. Sold it as it gave hip pain for long rides. Thinking of buying it again next year.
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7th December 2008, 20:38	#99
2StrokeJunkie BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wakanda Posts: 319 Thanked: 351 Times View My Garage	nice bike there josejoseph. can you explain why you call it a RX135 Tiger ? it looks like a normal RX135 4 speed to me with a repaint !
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8th December 2008, 12:53	#102
2StrokeJunkie BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wakanda Posts: 319 Thanked: 351 Times View My Garage	this is news to me as well shankar . any other differences externally other than the port setup for the RX135 4 and 5 spds , like stickering etc ? what code is written at the bottom of the tiger barrel ? what is the difference between tiger and 135 4 and 5 speed barrels performance wise ?
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8th December 2008, 13:03	#103
SunnyBoi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mysore / B'lore Posts: 1,697 Thanked: 4,276 Times	The only info I know about the Tiger is that it has a square, more like a CD100 speedo. Had a pic somewhere, now lost it.
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8th December 2008, 13:55	#104
josejoseph BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 664 Thanked: 407 Times View My Garage	Hello 2StrokeJunkie, Tiger series came out only in black color with 'Tiger' stickering on side-covers, black-colored indicator housings, head-light stays, rear-mudguard and rear-view mirror on right side only .Some models of the Tiger series had CD-100 like speedo unit. These changes were made by Yamaha as part of cost-cutting. Specifications-wise, I don't think there is any difference between 135 & Tiger. I've no idea about the barrels, and viz. Also, I've heard Tiger was made by Yamaha to provide better economy. And it was sold only in Kerala.
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8th December 2008, 13:58	#105
crazydiablo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore/San Francisco Posts: 854 Thanked: 28 Times View My Garage	I am not too sure if the port setup of the Tiger was different but they tried to clear off all the issues with RXG, of which porting was never one of them. Short lived model, did not sell that many.
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