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.
 2002 RX-King | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Also called | Yamaha RX-T (Philippines) |
| Parent company | Yamaha Corporation |
| Production | 1980–2009 |
| Class | Standard/sport bike |
| Engine | 132 cc (8.06 cu in) air-cooled 2-stroke Reed-valve single-cylinder) |
| Bore / stroke | 58.0 mm × 50.0 mm (2.3 in × 2.0 in) |
| Transmission | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Frame type | 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 | 1,245 mm (49.0 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 1,970 mm (78 in) W: 735 mm (28.9 in) H: 1,065 mm (41.9 in) |
| Seat height | 770 mm (30 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 9.5 L (2.1 imp gal; 2.5 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 1 L (0.22 imp gal; 0.26 US gal) |
| Related | Yamaha RX-Z Yamaha RX-S/RX-Special 115 Yamaha RX-R 115 Yamaha RX-100/125 Yamaha YT-115 |
Overview
editBefore 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 17.5 PS (12.9 kW) at 8,750 rpm and 14.8 N⋅m (10.9 lb⋅ft) of torque at 8,000 rpm; it weighed in at 99 kg (218 lb).[3] There was also the similar RX-S (later RX-Special), fitted with a 115 cc engine and also imported CBU.[4] In 1983, the RX-K was updated to become the locally built RX-King.
History in Indonesia
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In Indonesia the RX-King 135, was produced by Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing 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.[5] The first generation is sought after as they were fitted with an imported, Japanese-made engine (engine codes Y1 and Y2) producing 18.2 PS (13.4 kW) and 15.1 N⋅m (11.1 lb⋅ft) of torque at 8,000 rpm.[1] The engine benefitted from Yamaha Energy Induction System (YEIS), developed after extensive customer surveys to meet Indonesian buyers' demand for low-down power and good fuel economy.[5]
A locally manufactured engine replaced the imported version after 1991, with the new model being nicknamed the RX-King "Master".[6] Maximum power crept up to 18.5 PS (13.6 kW) at 9,000 rpm.[6] The Master received another light facelift in 1997.
In 2002 the "New RX-King" arrived with the square headlight replaced by a round unit.[5] 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.[6] 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][4] Hit songs have also been written about it, such as RX-King Senggol Dong Boss By Jigo and Numpak RX-King by Sodiq Monata.[7] There spanned four generations of the motorcycle, sold in Indonesia from 1980 to 2009.
References
edit- ^ a b c Lazuardi Husen, Dania (2021-10-14). "Intip Perjalanan Yamaha RX-King, Raja Jalanan Tahun 80-90an" [Take a peek at the journey of the Yamaha RX-King, the King of the Road in the 80-90s]. Autos.id (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2022-12-07.
- ^ a b Wicaksono, Kukuh (2017-10-10). "Kisah Cikal Bakal Lahirnya Yamaha RX-King" [The Story of the Origin of the Yamaha RX-King]. Autos.id (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2024-07-21.
- ^ Yamaha RX-K 135 (Sales Sheet), Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., 1980, archived from the original on 2024-06-13 – via Gridoto
- ^ a b Wahyu, Fedrick (2018-06-16). "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]. Otomania Gridoto. Archived from the original on 2024-06-13.
- ^ a b c Hermawan, Ivan (2017-12-28). "Mengenal Yamaha RX-King, Sang Raja" [Get to know the King: the Yamaha RX-King]. Oto (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2024-07-21.
- ^ a b c Binan (2022-01-06). "Yamaha RX King, Legenda Motor Laki di Jalanan Indonesia" [Yamaha RX King, Legendary Men's Motorbike on Indonesian Streets]. IDN Times (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2024-07-21.
- ^ Midaada, Avirista (2018-12-09). "Pesan Moral Dibalik Lagu Numpak RX King Ciptaan Sodiq" [The Moral Message Behind Sodiq's Song Numpak RX King]. jatimnow.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 2021-12-02.
