One of the most sought after motorbikes in the City, the Yamaha RX 100 is a class apart.  It is slowly growing into a cult on the lines of Harley Davidson. Yamaha RD 350 already holds pride of place as the  Indian bike enthusiast’s favourite and RX 100 is now inching ahead to attain the status of `the most coveted bike’.
This two-stroke bike is widely regarded as one of the best bikes to hit Indian roads. In the  80s’ , the campus icon for style was synonymous with the RX 100.  However, manufacturers stopped its production in the mid 90s’ due to stricter emission norms. Despite that, the machine simply refuses to fade away. Old ones are being brought down to the City and the pristine beauty of the RX100 is resurrected by mechanics here.
RX owners rave about the sheer power in the machine that thrills them no end and helps build a macho image for the rider. 
Biker Jacob says, “The RX stands for the image of raw power.  It’s like riding  a small rocket. You feel like you are holding the reins of a free horse.  It’s simply awesome.” Steve, an RX admirer, remarked that there are mechanics in Bhopal who rework on an RX and sell it in the City for Rs 14,000.
Another RX lover, Charan, who works as a junior officer at JSW Steel Ltd, opines,  “It is the raw power of the engine that creates an addiction among its users. There are people prepared to shell out a small fortune to get that new look on their RX 100.”    His manager Jairam Subramanyam is quite passionate about his vehicle. He says, “I wouldn’t sell my bike, whatever the odds, since the RX is always ahead. 
Sukesh Prakash who runs ‘bike zone’ said , “I was inspired to run this place after falling in love with my father’s RX 100.  I have serviced atleast 200 RX 100s’ this year.  Its glory is in its engine, the sheer power in it. No one can match the Japanese engine technology. That’s why the bike simply refuses to die and is still popular.’
Bangalore is slowly emerging as a hub for the RX.  The RX stable comprises only two strokes namely the 135, 100, RXZ and the RXG. The RX models have a resale value despite their age.  A good one would fetch atleast Rs 16,000 and this is regardless of the fact that it is a 13-year-old one.
Rajiv Gandhi was instrumental in bringing RX 100 to India. The late Prime Minister allowed the entry of  three Japanese companies into the Indian bike market—Honda, Suzuki and  Yamaha.  Hero Honda introduced the Honda CD 100, a four-stroker. However, the bike that stole the show then was the RX 100.
The huge advantage in having an  RX 100 is that spare parts are readily available across the counter. Also in abundance are professional mechanics.
Though the sheer engine power makes it an attractive option for everyone, it is a nightmare for the police. They view it as a robber’s bike because it is impossible to chase an RX rider speeding away in full throttle!