Some rides remain etched in the memory, and for Soham Advilkar, it is not just a motorbike; it is an emotion. While growing up, Soham used to see his father ride the beast and somewhere down the line, he had dreams of owning and riding it himself. The dream came true when he got hold of the very iconic Yamaha RX 100 that still roars like it owns the road.
There isn’t a bit of doubt when one says that the Yamaha RX 100 is timeless and beautifully designed. The chrome fins, signature exhaust note, and everything about the RX 100 spell charm. As Soham kick-starts, memories pile upon memories as the roaring two-stroke engine comes to life. The smell of petrol and two-stroke mix, the nasty acceleration, and the church-like handling makes rides special. To Soham, riding is not riding; it’s a chance to relive the golden era of Indian motorcycling.
According to Soham,riding the RX 100 instilled a rare confidence in him-be it empty, lonely highways or riding across countryside landscapes, whenever RX 100 was around, heads turned. And even these days, heads do turn, and some smile, as if drawing upon memories of their own times with the RX 100. The round headlamp styling, thin body, and distinct graphics in black and red are absolutely unparalleled now.
The icing on the cake is that the emotional bond between the bike and Soham is stronger than with any other machine. Today, there are lots of fancy digital meters and features which most of the modern bikes have. In contrast to all this, the rawness of RX 100 could not be matched anything: the feeling of handling a real machine. It is not just a bike; it’s a legacy of the last generation.
Today Soham expresses pride in keeping his RX 100 pristine. To him, speed and mileage are secondary; the emotions, memories, and bond he shares with that classic beauty are everything when Soham takes a ride on the Yamaha RX 100. Each ride is a journey back in time that reminds him that some machines are truly Made for Legends.