Yamaha Lc135 Review

Used Buyer Review

The LC135 is one of Southeast Asia's most bulletproof commuters, and buying used is genuinely sensible here. The 135cc engine is famously indestructible if it's been serviced — check the oil change history religiously because neglected units develop top-end noise that'll haunt you. The 5-speed Ymjet-FI fuel injection post-2012 models are noticeably smoother than the carb versions, so aim for those if you can stretch the budget. Handling is surprisingly engaging for something this small. It flicks through traffic with real confidence, and the clipon-style bars give it a sportier feel than you'd expect. Weak spots to watch: the rear drum brake fades badly in wet conditions, chain tensioners wear faster than they should, and the plastic fairings crack if a previous owner dropped it — and they almost certainly did. Check every panel corner carefully. Spares are dirt cheap and mechanics everywhere know this bike intimately. It's not exciting, but it's reliable, economical, and genuinely fun in the right context.