Yamaha T135
The Yamaha T135[2] is an underbone manufactured by Yamaha Motor Company since 2005. It is known as the Spark 135/135i in Thailand, Sniper/MX 135 in the Philippines, Jupiter MX 135 LC in Indonesia, 135LC in Malaysia, Exciter 135 in Vietnam, and Crypton X 135 in Greece. It is powered by a 134.4 cc (8.20 cu in) single-cylinder engine.
Yamaha 135LC (Malaysia) | |
Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
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Parent company | Yamaha Corporation |
Production | 2005–2016 |
Successor | Yamaha T-150 |
Class | Underbone |
Engine | 134.4 cc (8.2 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke 4-valve SOHC single-cylinder |
Bore / stroke | 54.0 mm × 58.7 mm (2.13 in × 2.31 in) |
Compression ratio | 10.9:1 |
Ignition type | TCI |
Transmission | 4-speed constant mesh, automatic/manual clutch) (2005–present) 5-speed constant mesh, manual clutch (2011–2016)[1] |
Frame type | Tubular steel diamond (underbone) |
Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: Swingarm with monoshock |
Brakes | Front: Single-piston caliper with single disc/ Malaysia Dual-pistoncaliper with single disc (2011- 2016) Rear: Drum (2005–present) / single-piston caliper with single disc (2011–2016) |
Wheelbase | 1,245 mm (49.0 in) |
Dimensions | L: 1,945 mm (76.6 in) W: 705 mm (27.8 in) H: 1,065 mm (41.9 in) |
Seat height | 770 mm (30 in) |
Weight | 109 kg (240.3 lb) (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 4.0 L (0.88 imp gal; 1.1 US gal) |
Oil capacity | 1.1 L (0.24 imp gal; 0.29 US gal) |
The bike is succeeded by the 150 cc T-150.
Model history
2005
The T135 debuted in 2005 for the Thailand and Indonesian markets, and then the Malaysian market in February 2006. The model was very successful in Southeast Asia especially in Thailand.
To promote the T135, Yamaha organized a 9,000 km (5,600 mi) road tour of ASEAN countries in November 2005 through May 2006, passing through Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
2008
In 2008, the fuel injected version of the T135 was launched for the Thailand market (dubbed as Spark 135i), making it the second underbone motorcycle using fuel injection after the Honda's Wave 125i. There are 3 main Yamaha factories that assembled the T135. These are Indonesia, Thailand and newest is Philippines.
2011
In 2011, the T135 was facelifted with a new body design. The transmission of the Malaysia's and Indonesia's manual clutch variant was revised to 5-speed transmission from the previous 4-speed as an upgrade.[1] Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia produced a cut-off from the CDI which limits the motorcycle's performance for the facelifted version.
2016
In 2016, the manual clutch variant of the T135 was discontinued, as the T-150 made its debut. The automatic clutch variant is still sold.
2019
In September 2019 the YAMAHA 135LC SE was introduced, the real successor of the Spark 135 series. Although in many countries the Exciter/ Jupiter 150-155cc is seen as the successor this is virtual an other model. The engine and all main components are the same as previous models. A better secured keylock and new bodywork and dashboard are the main changes.
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yamaha Y135LC. |
- "Yamaha 135LC Baru Meningkatkan Populariti". Roda-Roda (in Malay). Sungai Buloh, Malaysia: Bayu Enterprise (May 2011): 28–30. ISSN 0127-9149.
- "Mounting a completely new-design liquid-cooled 4-stroke 135cc engine An ASEAN market model with sporty ride in a body with the look of quality Yamaha Sports Moped "T135"". Yamaha Global. 2005-09-20. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
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