Yamaha RX 300: The bike enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for – the all new Yamaha RX 300, the latest addition to the legendary RX series is soon to be launched in the market by Yamaha.
The forthcoming launch is set to bring back the classic RX series, reinvented and upgraded with modern technology while retaining the irresistible charm of yesteryears and the characteristic features that had rendered the RX series legendary on Indian roads.
Yamaha RX 300 Heritage Reborn
The RX is an iconic bike for anyone who grew up in the 80s and 90s. The Yamaha RX 100 and RX 135 are celebrated for their exceptional power to weight ratio and that distinct sound of their two-stroke engine and were cult figures when it came to performance biking in India.
The new RX 300 traditions are in the rich history of the RX series – technology at its finest century combined with modern needs.
Powerful Performance
A punchy 300 RFVC single-cylinder engine lazily trots the RX 300 about, all while entertaining the rider.
Industry sources indicate that the motorcycle is set to churn out close to 30bhp and 25Nm of torque, which would make it the most powerful motorcycle in the segment.
Its powerful engine delivers a quiet, smooth performance with increased fuel economy thanks to its advanced fuel injection system.
Design Philosophy
The RX 300 is the absolute middle ground between retro and modern. Teardrop shaped fuel tank, round headlamp and muscular body panels are reminiscent of the retro Roadsters that stole the heart of every Indian while the LED lighting, digital analog meter console and chiseled tail lamp is a pleasant reminder that it is a modern machine.
Yamaha’s designers have succeeded in creating a bike that will please both older riders who long for a connection with the past and younger riders in search of a unique experience.
Cutting-Edge Features
The RX 300 has features not found in its forebears or their contemporaries, such as:
Increased safety with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Mode Highway City All-Day (targeted) •ABS Dual-Channel ABS with swtichable modes
Digital-analog combo instrument cluster featuring smartphone connectivity
Several riding modes for various terrain and riding styles
LEDS lights all over for improved visibility
Charging port for use on the go
Exceptional Handling
The bike is constructed on a super light trellis frame, which is claimed to be manoeuvrable. At about 155 kg, RX 300 has a spectacular power-to-weight ratio promising to give a tarmac melting acceleration and nimble corner carving capabilities.
Telescopic forks and a monoshock with the perfect compromise between comfort and sporty handling.
Market Positioning
Yamaha is positioning RX 300 as a premium offering in the 250-350cc segment, aimed at a set of riders who are looking for performance and exclusivity wrapped in one.
The bike is targetted to take on the likes of KTM Duke 250, Bajaj Dominar 250, Suzuki Gixxer 250 among others, however, it brings its heritage and a character to its advantage to create its own customer group.
Pricing and Availability
Official prices have not been revealed, but the industry experts believe that the RX 300 is likely to be competitive (between ₹1.8 to 2.2 lakhs; ex-showroom).
The bike will be introduced across the company’s dealerships pan-India by the third quarter of 2019, and expect pre-bookings to open up roughly a month before its launch.
Environmental Considerations
For some perspective, the air-cooled two-stroke engine on these bikes was discontinued in favour of more stringent emission rules.
For the updated RX 300 though, that bike now features a clean-burning four-stroke BS6-compliant engine.
This means riders can experience the excitement of riding an RX machine, maintaining zero emissions and reducing their carbon footprint.
Enthusiast Response
The motorcycle enthusiasts have been raving ever since the spy shots first popped up online. The RX Series subforums and social media groups are abuzz with people guessing and sharing all sorts of ‘What do you want from it’ threads.
Prospective buyers are optimistic Yamaha will be able to blend a heaping scoop of vintage RX nostalgia into this bowl full retro of modern relaunch boot-wearity.
Yamaha RX 300
The Yamaha RX 300 is more than a new motorcycle; it’s actually a brand given a new lease of life by Yamaha — and an entire generation grew up idolising this iconic nameplate.
By fusing classic design features from this historic model with modern technology, Yamaha Motor strives to further evolve the model as a beloved classic.
Whether the RX 300 will manage to replicate the feat of its revered forebears is something that only time will tell, but the very fact that it’s here in the first place signals another thrilling chapter in the continuing saga of the RX.
Bikers all over the nation are looking forward to riding this futuristic classic, which is sure to inherit iconic status in the hallowed halls of RX lore.
