If you’re into two-stroke Yamaha motorcycles, you’re living in a glum era. More so if you stay in Bengaluru, where examples of the rebel-eyed Yamaha RX135 are changing hands at exorbitant prices. A Yamaha dealer in Bengaluru recently listed seven examples of the iconic Yamaha RX135 for auction, and each bike sold for around INR 1.5 lakh with the highest bid going to around INR 1.65 lakh.
The rise in value of these motorcycles can be associated with their relative rarity, as manufacturing of the Yamaha Rx 135 was stopped in 2005, when the Central government enforced stricter emission norms. While examples of the RX100 are dime a dozen, a well-maintained one still sells at a hefty premium. The RX135 is more rare, and coupled with its rebellious character, one in mint condition commands these stratospheric prices.
While the RX 135 5-speed was being produced from 1997 to 2005, it quickly became popular amongst drag racers across the country, with enthusiasts making generous usage of the 14 bhp and light weight. With on-road prices starting at INR 48,000 (back then), and a mileage of 35-40 kmpl, the bikes were very much in demand, especially among college-goers and youngsters.
Back to these seven motorcycles, they were lying idle at the dealership’s warehouse, as they were not getting registered because the road transport office had stopped registering new two-stroke bikes. Finally, with all the motorcycles registered after a round of court proceedings, the auction was publicized and received an overwhelming response, and lucky buyers beat long bidding queues to acquire their coveted Yamaha RX135.
Source: Bangalore Mirror
Nothing wrong with RE Himalyan or Mojo they are good bikes. But surely you can’t understand or know value of a classic. Its a legand and its driven for sheer biking pleasure and yes for 0-60 its still faster than a lot of modern bikes. I suggest you to ride one before answering this
Pardon me? I don’t understand you mean to say that the outdated yamaha rx135 is faster that Mahindra Mojo and Royal enfield Himalayan.Dont be silly.
If you buy the himalayan or mono you can watch these beauties vanish into the dust far away while you try to catch up to them.
Highest bid for 1.65 lakhs for RX135 motorcycle? that too an old model bike? why because one can buy a good sturdy new bike model like Royal Enfield Himalayan or Mahindra Mojo for that price.