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Thanks for reminding all of us about those two stroke days. Am riding my third bike but can't forget 12years ownership of RX100 (bought in 1990). Was surprised to sell it at cost price after 12 years, such was the craze of RX100. Can call it sound investment.

Thanks for reminding those 2-stroke memories. We had 1995 Shogun and it was a monster. Sold it in 2006 when I moved to USA. I stopped riding and never rode/owned a two wheeler after that.

At the current juncture two strokes are all about recollection of fond memories.

Yes greasy carb, thats the scenario now, but IMHO one can only respect and appreciate modern features on modern motorcycles if they have ridden these old legends, if not the true value of today's safety features will never be realised. I too love the pure motorcycles that were free of gizmos without any electronic interference.

Thanks GTO. I appeal to two stroke fanatics through this adored forum to preserve two - stroke motorcycles rather than scraping them. These motorcycles are all about character . Nothing else on two wheels delivers the visceral thrills of a two stroke engine.

Your a truly lucky man. It was and it's still my dream to ride an NSR 500 someday. Glad you have ridden some of the most scary motorcycles in the world :thumbs up

Thanks Jeroen. Luckily the marine industry is keeping the two strokes alive and not to forget the aviation industry in some of their paraglider type applications use two stroke machines.

Two strokes are certainly the epitome of simplicity in the automobile industry. They can munch miles like no other when basic precautions are taken.

Your very restoration projects clearly displays your passion towards two strokes. Wish you many more miles with the RX - G.


If you have learnt to ride a motorcycle on two stroke and have been around it for sometime, IMHO today's bikes are a piece of cake with all that ABS, traction control etc. The two stroke engine's power potential for its capacity is greater than a four stroke, as they deliver an hit of power every other stroke when four stroke manages only the half of it.

Same is the case with so many with so many college going youths from late 1980s to late 2000s. One can only cherish those memories now.

Thanks Anand, will surely keep you all posted with the 6 speed Z project.

The very purpose of this post was to rekindle the memories of our time spent with these legendary machines. Two strokes since last 15 years are appreciating assets barring few exceptions.

Shogun was the true competitor to RX, but lack of availability of spares killed it soon. Shogun and Shaolin were great machines which suzuki neglected off late.

Hi Gypsian,

I have a Yamaha Rx 4-speed which I plan on converting to Rx King. However, after going through your thread I am wondering if it is possible to convert it to a 6-speed like you will be converting yours to a Rx Z 6-speed. If it's possible I would love to tag along and maybe we could do this project together and split / share the cost.

Do let me know.

Regards

This thread brought back old memories from college days. I have a 1997 5 speed Yamaha RX 135. All documents are in order. I was thinking of selling it off couple of years ago when I was travelling abroad for work but I am so glad now that I did not. Recently I was offered 1L for it but it was difficult to part away so I refused the offer. Even one ride a month gives that kick and takes me back in time. Here is a picture of the beauty.

Lovely thread with lovely pics Gypsian. Brought back some good old memories of my Yamaha RXZ and Suzuki Shogun days. I agree 2 stroke motorcycles should be preserved in whatever way they can. A lot of people are trying to preserve their RXs, RDs and the Samurai, Shoguns and Yezdi's - but with spare prices going up, it kind of gets difficult to maintain them in the long run.

I made 2 wrong decisions iny life - 1. By selling the Yamaha RXZ and 2. By selling my Yamaha RX100 cafe racer (it was a damn beautiful motorcycle). I did think of selling my current RX100 last year too - but the thought of regretting it later made me keep it. Promised myself never to sell it ever and it will always remain with me. It's not my daily ride - but i use it atleast twice or thrice a week to office.

Right now it's stored away from the rains.

The best part of two strokes is the power gain one can achieve with simple and cost effective modifications something which you can't do with similar displacement four strokes. I could keep up with much higher cc motorcycles and did some really long rides on my RX 135 back in the day.

With my riding buddies at Panchgani. The other bikes are CB 400, RD 350 and a RZ 350.



The only RX among RD 350's on the way to Lonavala.

Awesome thread Gypsian. Like you have said, its true that the 2 Stroke days are never coming back. I'm happy that I have managed to restore my KB100 which was lying unused for many years, it's one bike that gives a riding experience entirely different from any bike on sale today. The exhaust note, and the performance on tap being unleashed with just a flick of an accelerator are some of many reasons to keep hold of these 2 Stroke Bikes

Also can't wait to see how the RX - Z you have would be with the RX King parts. All the best on the build.

Sure Cooleo. I'll keep you posted with my project once I start with the crankcase modification. Looking forward :thumbs up

Please refrain from selling ScorpWarp. Once its gone, its gone forever. You can enjoy it for decades more to come.

As aforesaid please refrain from selling it. Parts though expensive will be available for RX. Good to store it away from rains.

The group riding photo looks amazing. That many two strokes on a ride is symphony for ears.

Exactly. The engine in its power band will rattle the rider's teeth. No substitute for two strokes.
Hope the 6 speed z project goes on as expected, will keep you all posted.

We have our dad's 1992 Rajdoot 175, that I used to ride often between 2004~2006, again between 2010~2013 and occasionally since, that my younger brother takes care of now. It is in excellent shape, with some tips from Chennai's Rajdoot Riders group coming in at every meet that my brother attends.

It is, for us, a prestigious joy, to experience that beautiful bike, with all its so-called flaws, especially on the ECR.

We have an Avenger 220 and a recently acquired CBR250R in the garage, but dad's Rajdoot is truly special.

Yes, gone are those days, but amidst the sea of "normal" bikes, this ride is a special one, especially since it is not very frequent. :)

I am on this mission to save a few good examples of 2 stroke bikes I owned. I currently have restored below bikes.

1. Bobby Rajdoot GTS
2. Suzuki Shogun
3. Jawa 250
4. Yeszdi 250
5. Bajaj Chetak with sidecar (2 pieces)
6. Priya 150
7. Yamaha RXZ 5 gears with disc brake
8. Bajaj M 80

Actively looking for below bikes.

1. Rajdoot 175
2. Mofa
3. Royal Enfield Explorer 175
4. Vijay Super
5. Lambretta
6. Kinetic Luna
7. Bajaj KB 100

I hope to keep and preserve them for my next generations. All of above were common sight a few years back now have simply disappeared. I have a video somewhere with all my 2 wheelers lined and fired on the day of Diwali. They all together had more smoke than Diwali firecrackers rl:

Wow, that was bike that I had during my early bachelor days in 1995 in my first job at Baroda, along with a bunch of other management trainees who owned a variety of bikes from that time: Suzuki Shogun, Hero Honda Splendor, Yezdi, Kawasaki Bajaj KB100. Sweet days those were. Most of these bikes were under 50k back then.

Rajdoot was popular as the milkman's bike.

I guess you meant the Enfield Fury 175.
The Explorer was a 50cc machine if I remember right.

Yes, Fury 175 CC. In fact I don't mind Explorer 50cc , as I already have 72 standard 350 and 97 Machismo 350.

The Explorer was a motorbike. The Silver Plus was a step thru. I think both shared the same 50cc engine. The Fury was 175 cc two stroke and the first one to sport a front disk brake. The "Mini Bullet" and before that the "Sherpa" were 200 cc two strokes from Enfield, I think.