Base vehicle: Yamaha RX-Z135 Manufacturer: FNG WORKS (Malaysia)
The base vehicle, the Yamaha RX-Z135, which debuted in 1985, was a huge hit in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, and was sold overseas until production ended in 2011. This long-selling model has never been released in Japan.
The front fork, handlebars, engine, swing arm, and chamber are plated to create a luxurious look. The suspension has been stretched to the limit to make it low and long.
The plated swingarm is long and features numerous round perforations on a wide material. The rear disc brake utilizes a caliper support with round holes and is fitted with large 4-piston calipers on both the top and bottom.
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The engine, mounted in a one-off frame with a shape significantly different from the standard model, is a custom-built, two-component, air-cooled, two-stroke, two-cylinder, 133cc engine with a maximum output of 21 horsepower, customized to create a 266cc, air-cooled, two-stroke, two-cylinder engine.
The Yamaha RX-Z135 is a naked model equipped with an air-cooled, two-stroke, single-cylinder, 133cc engine. The RX-Z135, which debuted in 1985, was hugely popular in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, and was sold until production ended in 2011 (it was not sold in Japan).
The photo shows a custom Yamaha RX-Z135-based bike that won the championship in the motorcycle category at the Art of Speed Malaysia art festival held in Malaysia in July 2024.
The engine, mounted in a one-off frame with a shape significantly different from the standard model, is a customized pair of air-cooled, two-stroke, single-cylinder 133cc engines that produce a maximum output of 21 horsepower.
The cylinder head and cylinder of the engine, which has evolved into an air-cooled 4-stroke 2-cylinder 266cc, are equipped with large air-cooling fins, and the clutch cover and generator cover below the crankcase are plated to add a touch of luxury.
The neck angle of the main frame is steeply inclined, and the front forks are positioned forward like a custom chopper. The plated swingarm is a long specification with countless round perforations on a wide material. These features give it a bold, low and long form.
The front brake has been eliminated, while the rear brake is a disc type equipped with upper and lower caliper supports and a large 4-piston disc caliper. The spoked wheels are different diameters, 19 inches in the front and 18 inches in the rear. The front and rear tires are Pirelli ROUTE, with sizes F90/90-19 and R160/80-18.
The spoke wheels are set in different diameter sizes, 19 inches in the front and 18 inches in the rear, and are arranged in a drag style that suits the low and long body style.
The compact gas tank and single seat ensure excellent overall balance.
The plated chamber is a sports type with a large expansion section. The silencer at the end has been removed to emphasize style.
The front and rear tires are Pirelli ROUTE, with the front being 90/90-19 and the rear being an ultra-wide 160mm, 80% aspect ratio, and a thick 160/80-18.
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