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Yamaha 135LC 20th Anniversary edition launched: Limited to 5,000 units, from RM8,798

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor has introduced the Yamaha 135LC 20th Anniversary Edition for the Malaysian market.

Offered in a strictly limited run of just 5,000 units, the model comes with a special serial number and is available in the Celeste 20th Anniversary Limited Edition colour scheme. Prices start at RM8,798.

In addition, three other eye-catching colours are available—Matador Red, Tank White, and Samba Green—each priced at RM8,298.

Specifications

The Yamaha 135LC is powered by a liquid-cooled 135 cc engine that produces 12.5 hp at 8,000 rpm and 12.2 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm.

The engine is paired with a four-speed transmission and a final chain-drive system.

Suspension consists of telescopic forks up front and a single shock absorber at the rear, while braking is handled by disc brakes on both wheels. Fuel tank capacity is 4.6 litres, while the seat height stands at 775 mm.

The 135LC model was first introduced in 2006 as the first in its class to be equipped with a liquid-cooled engine.

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Perodua Myvi, Yamaha 135LC most involved in accidents last year

In addition to being crowned the King of the Road, the Perodua Myvi has also been reported as the model most involved in road accidents throughout 2024, according to NST newspaper.

The coordinator of the Malaysian Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council (VTAREC), Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, stated that records from the insurance industry show that there were a total of 24,628 claims made last year involving the B-segment hatchback.

The second place was held by the Proton Saga with a total of 16,159 claims, followed by the Honda City (13,388), Toyota Vios (13,007), and Perodua Bezza (12,437).

Meanwhile, the Yamaha 135LC tops the list as the motorcycle model most frequently involved in accidents with nearly 3,000 cases, followed by the Yamaha Y15ZR (2,154).

She explained that both motorcycle models accounted for 30 percent of the total number of motorcycle accidents last year.

The country recorded a total of 266,716 accidents last year, with the highest percentage contributed by cars, accounting for 229,739 cases, followed by commercial vehicles with 22,828 cases, and motorcycles with 15,149 cases.