2011 Yamaha 135LC Super Sport(SS) Auto Clutch (left) and Extreme Spirit(ES) Manual Clutch (right)

The comparison for Malaysia version of 2011 Yamaha 135LC Auto Clutch and Manual Clutch version are highly requested by readers. Maybe they need to compare between these two before they can choose what to buy. In my humble opinion (pada pendapat saya dengan rasa rendah diri), both bike are great, but the ES version are absolutely desirable. Very desirable. I think it can be a great replacement for Y125Z that has been stopped production. Anyhow, Y125Z is completely different beast because it is two-stroke bike. I’m guessing this ES will be next popular bike from Yamaha which can be placed along the legends like the RX-Z and Y125Z.

It will be ‘All Conquering’.

So, here it is:

Differences:

1. The foot protector in ‘P’ shape for ES is projected forward while the SS version is projected backward that looks like inverted P.

2. The crankcase design is difference. Maybe this show new crankcase design for ES version. SS version crankcase is the same like the 2006-2010 135LC version.

3. Kick starter also designed differently.

UPDATE (25/04/2011):

4. The wheel of ES is Enkei brand, SS is Yamaha brand.

5. The wheel of ES got wheel lining in red colour.

6. The wheel of ES in black colour, SS in gunmetal gray.

More comparison of the specs below. Tell me if something is wrong somewhere!

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