My opinion on the RX-135 is that it is a very good bike. However it is good for students only and for those who had a hang of the RX-100. It is not good for beginners and elderly to ride the bike because of its initial pickup. I own a 2000 model RX-135. One year after I brought the bike the only problem I had was to replace the front shock oil seal and the front fork bearings, other than that I never went to a mechanic except for servicing the bike. I was dissapointed with the top speed of the bike. My bike goes to a maximum speed of 105 Kmph. My brother’s Suzuki Shogun used to touch 115 Kmph after servicing. The headlight was vey small, so I fixed a Yezdi Roadking dome headlight. The back tyre used to skid very badly while turning and braking so I got a Yezdi Roadking fixed with MRF Moto GP tyre. Otherwise the bike is hassle free and I would recommend this bike to any speed freak and I wouldnt recommend CBZ. because it lacks the initial pick up. The only thing good about the bike is that I looks jazzy.