Yamaha RS 100 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha RS 100 motorcycle specifications include a 97 cc (5.92 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 105 kg (231.5 lb).

Key specifications

1975, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981Model years
97 ccDisplacement
9.0 Nm @ 7,000 rpmTorque
105 kgWet weight
775 mmSeat height
9 LFuel tank
1,240 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
19751978197919801981
Year-specific specification changes

The 1975 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
197819817.0:1
Front brakes
1978Expanding brake
19791981Single disc
Front tire
197819812.75-18
Rear tire
197819813.00-18
Wet weight
19781981106 kg (233.7 lb)
Top speed
19781981105.0 km/h (65.2 mph)

How the Yamaha RS 100 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement97 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 82% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 11th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight105 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 44% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 14th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height775 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 35th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity9 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 31% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 30th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement11th

97 cc — larger displacement than about 11% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight14th

105 kg — heavier than about 14% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 86%.

Seat height35th

775 mm — taller than about 35% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity30th

9 L — larger than about 30% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length1,946 mm
This bike

1,946

Yamaha avg

2,082

7% below average.

Wheelbase1,240 mm
This bike

1,240

Yamaha avg

1,416

12% below average.

Seat height775 mm
This bike

775

Yamaha avg

793

Close to average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 97 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,240 mmSeat 775 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 2.50-18 front / 2.75-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.50-18
Rear tire size 2.75-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.14:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 97 cc (5.92 cu in)
Torque 9.0 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.6 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 52.0 x 45.6 mm (2.0 x 1.8 inches)
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Membrane
Starter Kick

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Dual shocks

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 2.50-18
Rear tire 2.75-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 105 kg (231.5 lb)
Seat height 775 mm (30.5 inches)
Overall length 1,946 mm (76.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1,240 mm (48.8 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.00 L (2.38 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 104.0 km/h (64.6 mph)

Other specifications

Color options Blue, red, yellow

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.