I am listing down some basic differences & similarities between 4-speed & 5-speed

versions of RX135 (Includes RXG & RX-Z), which will help people to differentiate & learn
more about these legendary series once produced in India.
1. Bore Kit (a.k.a Piston-Cylinder Kit / Barrel / Block)
4-Speed - '4TL00' with OEM "ART" STD piston '4Y201', Rating: 12BHP @ 6500RPM
5-Speed - '4TL10' with OEM "ART" STD piston '4Y201', Rating: 14BHP @ 7500RPM
Note1: To check the originality, the LH side of Cylinder (Gear shifter side) has 4TL00 or
4TL10 marking along with 132cm3 (which is the displacement) and the RH side (Crank
Kicker Side) has the batch of manufacturing, for ex., E1, E2, E3 or E4 (All of them have
exactly similar performance, people who swear by performance of E1 being the best, is
all crap.) Also if nothing is mentioned or some other type code is mentioned, then the
Cylinder is a fake, except for '4Y201' which is the original block of RX-K.
Note2: The Cylinder packing has the following description on it:
1. RX135 4-Speed / RXG / RX-Z 4-Speed: "Cylinder Kit RXG"
2. RX135 5-Speed / RX-Z 5-Speed: "Cylinder Kit 5-Speed"
Note3: Displacement calculation
For Std RX135 being a single cylinder engine, we have the following inputs,
Bore Dia = 58mm
Bore Radius = 58/2 = 29mm
Bore Radius Squared = 841mm2
Stroke Length = 50mm
Pi = 22/7 = 3.142857
Number of Cylinders = 1
Displacement in mm3 = Stroke x Bore Radius Squared x Pi x No. of Cylinder
= 50 x 841 x 3.142857 x 1
= 132157.143
Displacement in cm3 = 132157.143/1000
= 132.157 (Corrected upto 3 decimals)

2. Piston Kit
The OEM Piston kit for Indian RX135 series are from "ART" Japan. For Indian models
piston sizes from STD to 0.5mm are available (in steps of 0.25mm). On careful
observation of the piston, one can identify if it is original or not. Simply turn the piston
upside down & inside we can see "ART" & "4Y201" clearly written. This is the proof for
original piston. The piston kit essentially comprises of
Piston (STD/0.25mm/0.5mm)
Piston Rings
Piston Pin
Clips

Note: The pistons are the same for RX135 4-Speed, RX135 5-Speed, RXG & RX-Z.

3. Carburettor Assembly
The OEM Carb assembly for RX135 is Mikuni / UCAL Mikuni. The Carb assembly are
different for both 4-Speed & 5-Speed versions.
4-Speed: '4TL 01' with Main Jet = 165 & Pilot Jet = 17.5
5-Speed: '4TL4 20' with Main Jet = 135 & Pilot Jet = 15.0
These are VM type of Carburettors manufactured by Mikuni & both are 22mm.
Additonally VM24 & VM26 are used for RX available in South-East Asian countries (Like
Singapore, Indonesia & Malaysia) and in South American Countries (Like Peru, Argentina
& Brazil). The details of these are given below:
VM24: '2YA 00' with Main Jet = 145 & Pilot Jet = 20.0
VM26: '55K 00D' with Main Jet = 210 & Pilot Jet = 22.5
These carbs (VM24 & VM26) are direct fit to Indian RX135s with some minor jetting
changes required based on the Power output of the engine.
Note: The type code is mentioned just above the 2-T oil Inlet in the carb, with that the
originality can be confirmed.

4. Head Assembly
The heads are also different for 4-speed & 5-speed. The type code is mentioned below:
RX135 4-Speed: '4TL5' written on inner side (Top) of Head (For OE fitting Catalytic
Converter type)
RX135 4-Speed / RXG: '4TL00' written on inner side (Top) of Head (For OE fitting
Chrome Silencer)
RX135 5-Speed: '09L' written on inner side of Head

5. Clutch Bell Assembly with Primary drive

The clutch bell assembly are the same for 4-speed & 5-speed RX135 (Including the
number of Clutch plates), but it is different for RX-G. Below are the differences
mentioned:
RX135/RX-Z 4-Speed/5-Speed: Main Bell = 74 Teeth
Primary Drive = 19 Teeth
RX-G : Main Bell = 71 Teeth
Primary Drive = 22 Teeth

6. Chain Sproket

The sproket (Front & Rear) are all different for entire RX series. Detailed info given
below:
4-Speed: 16T / 34T
5-Speed: 15T / 38T
RX-G : 15T / 37T

7. Gear Box
The Gearbox are obviously different for 4-speed & 5-speed. Details below:
4-Speed:
1st = 35/11 = 3.182
2nd = 30/15 = 2.000
3rd = 26/19 = 1.368
4th = 23/23 = 1.000
5-Speed:
1st = 35/11 = 3.182
2nd = 30/15 = 2.000
3rd = 26/19 = 1.368
4th= 24/22 = 1.091
5th = 22/24 = 0.917

8. Engine
The engine may be classifed based on Top End (Included Cylinder+Piston & Head) and
Bottom End (Includes Clutch Assembly, CrankShaft, Engine Bearings, Crank Kicker,
Engine Cases, Clutch/GB Covers, Ignition coil, GearBox Assembly etc as major
components). Most of these items are already covered in points 1 to 7 above.
Note1: The RX135 4-Speed & RX-Z 4-Speed share the same Engine, likewise RX135 5Speed & RX-Z 5-Speed share the same Engine.
Note2: The CrankShaft Assembly is the same for RX135, RX-G, RX135 5-Speed & RX-Z.
Note3: We can identify looking at the Engine number if the Bike was a 4-Speed version
or a 5-Speed verion. Check the details below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

RX135 (With Chrome Silencer as OE fitting): 1L5 XXXXXX

RX135 (With Catalytic Silencer as OE fitting): 4TL XXXXXX
RX135 5-Speed: 1L7 XXXXXX
RX-Z 4-Speed: 1L3 XXXXXX
RX100: 1L1 XXXXXX

P.S: The RX135 5-Speed never came with OE fitted Chrome silencer, the OE fit was the
Big Hot-Tube type catalytic converter Exhaust.
Any comments/additions are most welcome.
Thank you.
-Karthik..

Yamaha RX135 5-Speed Modification : By Energy Induction

It all started back in 2004, when i met this Guy during our PG Days. I already had 2 RX135s then
& this guy after test riding my baby wanted nothing else except an RX. He had a KB100 before,
but upgrading to an RX was a dream come true for him.
Took him to Yamaha Showroom & since the dealer knew me pretty well, he said he can offer us
the below bikes:
1. RX135 4-Speed With Crux Like Meters + Small Cat-Con Exhuast + 5-Speed Like
Clutch & Magnet Covers with smaller 2T oil pump.
2. RX-Z 5-Speed (Yes it is true, we were offered Brand New RX-Z which was to be sold
in Black)
The asking price for an RX-Z was too much & my friend was not too keen on buying an RX-Z for all
the Bling-Bling factor associated with it. So we went ahead & bought Black Colour RX135 4-Speed.
Since most of you already know, the latest RX135 4-Speed came with RX100 type Tank & Shield
Sticker Designs, hence my friend wanted a stock RX135 look. Here is what we did even before we
took delivery from showroom:

1. Brand New Classic RX135 Tank + Shield in Exchange of what came in bike.
2. Brand New 5-Speed Cylinder Kit (4TL10) in Exchange of what came in bike.
3. New 16" Rims & MRF "Moto D" 3.25 x 16 in rear in Exchange of what came in bike.
4. New Big Cat-Con Exhaust in Exhange of what came in bike.

Fast forward 8Yrs & even till date the bike is running on the same setup, yes even the tyres are
still the same. So now finally my friend decided to overhaul his bike, especially the engine part.
Knowing his crave for Higher Power, i formulated a solution for him, after thorough discussion.
Below is the brief list of Items that will go into his bike, which when completed will be one of a
kind:
1. 5-Speed Bore Kit (4TL10) Rebored to 1st Oversize (58.25mm) with "4Y201 ART"
Piston and ported to Stage 3 specs at the moment. (Currently the bike is running
with stock 4TL10 kit with STD piston, the same will be rebored & kept as spare)
2. 4-Speed Head (Exisiting) suitably modified to get the right compression.
3. Energy Induction Spec 90/100W Ignition Kit with Philips Rally 90/100W Bulb, NGK
Iridium Plug & Water Proof Plug Adaptor.
4. Energy Induction Spec Expansion Chamber.
5. New CrankShaft with Imported "4Y2" ConnectingRod having Silver B.E Bearing. (UnUsed "2YA" Connecting Rod with Imported Copper B.E Bearing is for sale, interested
may send us enquires)
6. RX-King Clutch Plates (Set of 6)
7. YZ125 Clutch Springs
8. RX-King "KOYO" Engine Bearing (Set of 2)
9. Front End including Disc assembly of Yamaha Gladiator
10. New 18" Union Cycle Rims for Rear.
11. New Tyres : Front ---> IRC / CEAT / MICHELIN
Rear ----> MICHELIN
12. Mikuni TM24 Flatslide Carburettor (will be procured shortly)

13. Original 5-Speed Clutch & Magnet Covers Incorporating Big 2T Oil Pump. (5-Speed
Lookalike Clutch & Magnet Covers Incoporating Small 2T Oil Pump is for sale,
interested may send us enquires)
14. RX-King Close-Ratio 5-Speed GearBox.
15. 16T/36T Sproketing

As with every build, there is a motive & in this case it is about really quick acceleration. We will be
putting this bike to test along side my Modified Esteem & Chethan's Modified VTEC for quarter mile
timings.
The friend i am referring here is none other than Ashwin (xbhp id : iamdstig) & i will leave you
guys with a teaser pic for now.
With Regards,
Karthik