It was back in 1996 when Yamaha was working on a bike as an alternative of RX-100 in order to cope up with the coming emission norms. Yamaha’s R&D was working on the bike and suddenly they came to know that the government decided to put the emission norms earlier. They had to stop the production of RX-100 and they launched RXG without any test rides and we can say they launched an incomplete bike. But, that was not their fault. The bike was the biggest failure in yamaha’s history. There were a lot of complaints before first service like noisy piston rings, power loss after heating, no torque etc. The exhaust note was as good as a moped. Big disappointment for people who loved yamaha for their machines like Rd-350 and RX-100.
Yamaha decided to work on the engine and they made that better with better power and sound and better torque but they mounted that engine on a sporty bike called as Yamaha RXZ in 1997. The bike was really a cool breeze for Yamaha. Sleek Tank, sporty tail, tachometer, integrated tail-lamp and turn-signals and bikini fairings made that bike sporty. The balance was good and the road grip was awesome. The exhaust note was better as well with a good looking exhaust.
In 2001, Yamaha launched RXZ-135 with 5 speed gears and disc brakes. That bike is really a rocket and I can say that can compete with a shogun. I found the engine has a good torque and the handling is better as well. The exhaust is coming with a catalytic convertor with smooth note like race machines. It got racing graphics as well.
Power: Awesome can beat any four-stroke in india except comet
Balance: Great balance with wider tyres, good aerodynamics
Braking: Superb braking with Yamaha Japan’s disc in the front
Sound: Smooth note like DT-125
Mileage: 30-35, ok for a power two-stroke
Good bike for power enthusiasts but costly affair coming around 60000INR.