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Is the Yamaha RX 135 really the 'King of the Streets' or is it just nostalgia, overhyped?
27 January 2025 12:53
There is no way to compare apples to oranges. That’s why the RX 135 is a classic. It’s simple, raw and teaches you real riding skills without electronic nannies.
Is the Yamaha RX 135 really the 'King of the Streets' or is it just nostalgia, overhyped?
27 January 2025 12:53
I'd say half performance, and half nostalgia. In the real world, it’s nothing like it accelerates, but it’s pretty much lacking in everything else.
Have you seen the craziest mod on a Yamaha RX 135?
27 January 2025 12:53
I saw one with a nitrous oxide system. Absolute madness on a 135cc two-stroke! Guy said it could do a wheelie in all 5 gears.
Have you seen the craziest mod on a Yamaha RX 135?
27 January 2025 12:53
One guy in my city turned his RX into a mini cafe racer. Looks sick but probably rides like hell, with clip ons, rear set footpegs, custom tank.
Have you seen the craziest mod on a Yamaha RX 135?
27 January 2025 12:53
I saw an RX with a sidecar made from an old bathtub, craziest I've seen. Guy used it to deliver flowers. Talk about a head-turner!
Have you seen the craziest mod on a Yamaha RX 135?
27 January 2025 12:53
My neighbor put a 250cc two stroke dirt bike engine in. It sounds like an angry chainsaw and almost certainly illegal as hell, but damn is it fast.
Have you seen the craziest mod on a Yamaha RX 135?
27 January 2025 12:53
I saw an RX once that was chromed from head to toe, not exactly a mod. It must've cost a fortune and probably blinds people on sunny days.
Have you seen the craziest mod on a Yamaha RX 135?
27 January 2025 12:53
An RX with a turbocharger has a YouTube video. I have no idea how it runs, or if it even rides, but it exists!
Have you seen the craziest mod on a Yamaha RX 135?
27 January 2025 12:53
I saw one at a show with the electric motor in place of the engine. It was pretty cool to see the old meets new concept, but purists were losing their minds.
Will the XSR300 be good for a beginner?
27 January 2025 10:16
I believe it will make a nice beginner bike. A newb should find the upright riding position just fine and the 300cc engine will be manageable. Also, it’ll be cool enough that you won’t feel like you’re riding a ‘learner’ bike.
Will the XSR300 be good for a beginner?
27 January 2025 10:16
Absolute beginners will likely find it too much. Just remember that it is based on the R3, that is quite sporty. For new riders, they might be better off with something a little tamer to begin with.
Will the XSR300 be good for a beginner?
27 January 2025 10:16
Depends on the beginner, honestly. If you're a mature rider who can keep from going too fast, it should be ok. If you’re young and excitable, perhaps look at something with less power.
Will the XSR300 be good for a beginner?
27 January 2025 10:16
The question is if beginners can afford it. It might be a bit pricey for a first bike if it’s priced like other XSR models. It would be heartbreaking (and expensive) to drop your shiny new Yamaha.
Will the XSR300 be good for a beginner?
27 January 2025 10:16
I think it will be a good 'long term' beginner bike. It’s something you can learn on, but won’t outgrow in six months. It's that retro style where you're not going to look like a newbie even when you're one.
Will the XSR300 be good for a beginner?
27 January 2025 10:16
Actually, the tech features could make it great for beginners. I know things like ABS and traction control can be really reassuring when you’re still building confidence.
Will the XSR300 be good for a beginner?
27 January 2025 10:16
Why not? In the day, the original RD350 was many riders first 'big' bike. If the XSR300 has some of that spirit, it could be an amazing way to get into riding.
Will the XSR300 carry the torch of the RD350?
27 January 2025 10:16
There's no way it'll live up to the RD350. That bike was lightning in a bottle, something special made at a special time, and it can’t be done today with all the modern restrictions. The RD350 will never have that raw, wild character, but the XSR300 might be good.
Will the XSR300 carry the torch of the RD350?
27 January 2025 10:16
I think it does but differently. For its time, the RD350 was all about performance. If it can deliver class leading performance with modern safety features, the XSR300 will deliver the RD350 spirit to a new generation.
Will the XSR300 carry the torch of the RD350?
27 January 2025 10:16
You can’t compare them directly. The XSR300 should be judged for what it is. Does it matter if a bike doesn’t live up to a decades-old legend, so long as it's a great bike that's fun to ride?
Will the XSR300 carry the torch of the RD350?
27 January 2025 10:16
In many ways the XSR300 could be better than the RD350 - more reliable, safer, more efficient. It will never have that two stroke sound and smell that made the RD350 so iconic though.
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