Yamaha RX100 & RD350: Rumored Comebacks or Just Wishful Thinking?

Written By Aquib Nawab Credits: CarToq

RX100: The Legacy

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Official Confirmation

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Hope on the Horizon

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Challenges and Criteria

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RD350: The Legend

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Rumors and Trademarks

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Expectations from Yamaha

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