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Yamaha T135

Manufacturer	Yamaha Motor Company
Also called	Spark 135, Sniper, Jupiter MX, 135LC, Exciter, T 135 Crypton X
Parent company	Yamaha
Production	2005–
Class	Underbone
Engine	134.4 cc (8.20 cu in) Forward-inclined single-cylinder SOHC 4-valve 4-stroke water-cooled, comp. 10.9:1
Bore / Stroke	54.0 × 58.7 mm (2.13 × 2.31 in)
Top speed	120–130 km/h (75–81 mph)[citation needed]
Power	8.45 kW (11.49 PS) @ 8,500 rpm[citation needed]
Torque	11.65 N·m (8.59 lb·ft) @ 5,500 rpm[citation needed]
Transmission	4-speed constant mesh, wet, multiple-disk clutch, and centrifugal automatic (optional manual clutch model is also available) 5-speed constant mesh, wet, and manual multiple-disk clutch (2011-present)[1]
Frame type	Tubular steel, diamond underbone
Suspension	Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Monoshock swingarm
Brakes	Front: Single-piston disc, (Dual-piston disc - 135LC Extreme Spirit Malaysian-spec models), Rear: drum
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	103.0 kg (227 lb)[citation needed] (dry) n/a (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)
Fuel consumption	30 km/l (85 mpg-imp; 71 mpg-US) - 40 km/l (110 mpg-imp; 94 mpg-US)
Related	Yamaha Y125Z

Yamaha T135^{[clarification needed]} is an underbone motorcycle. It is also known as the Spark 135 in Thailand, Sniper in the Philippines, Jupiter MX in Indonesia, 135LC in Malaysia, Exciter in Vietnam, and T 135 Crypton X in Greece. It is made by Yamaha Motor Company and powered by a liquid-cooled 134.4 cc (8.20 cu in) 4-stroke engine. It is considered a better fit for circuit racing than its rival Honda Sonic 125 and the Suzuki Raider 150 and is one of the fastest 4-stroke underbone motorcycles in the South East Asia.

In 2008, the fuel-injected version of the Yamaha Spark 135 was launched for the Thailand market, making it the second underbone motorcycle using fuel injection after the Honda Wave 125i. There are 3 main Yamaha factories that assembles T135. These are Indonesia, Thailand and newest is Philippines.^{[citation needed]}

In 2011, the Yamaha Y135LC was facelifted with a new instrument panel. The transmission of the Malaysian manual clutch variant was revised to 5-speed transmission from the previous 4-speed.^[1]

Features

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Yamaha Sniper 135 Hand Clutch Version

• DiASil (die-cast aluminum cylinder) which has better heat conductance to dissipate excessive heat easily.^{[citation needed]}
• Lighter forged piston technology came from Yamaha R6^{[clarification needed]}
• Roller bearing rocker arms with less friction than typical rocker arms.^{[citation needed]}
• 4-valve water-cooled engine
• Fuel injection (2008 Yamaha Spark 135i in Thailand only)
• 5-speed transmission (2011 facelift for manual hand clutch model only); 4-speed transmission (all other variants)
• The 5-speed transmission comes with rear brake disc.
• for 2011 production,the T135 comes with Mikuni BS25 carburetor and the body are now more aerodynamic with chassis and fairings identical to the Yamaha X1R.
• Carburetor with throttle position sensor and accelerator pump (other countries) - The T135 uses Mikuni VM22 carburetor equipped with throttle position sensor for more precise ignition timing, increasing the engine's efficiency, and also an accelerator pump for better acceleration and instant response during take-off.^{[citation needed]}
• Catalytic converter
• Dual-piston front disc brake (Yamaha 135LC Extreme Spirit in Malaysia)
• Cast sport rims with tubeless tires (standard for Malaysian models only)

Model history

The Yamaha T135 debuted in 2005 for the Thai and Indonesian markets, and then the Malaysian market in February 2006. The model was very successful in Southeast Asia especially in Malaysia.^{[citation needed]}

To promote the T135, Yamaha organized a 9,000 km (5,600 mi) road tour of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries in November 2005 through May 2006, passing through Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.^[2]

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