5 Speed Manual

The new 135 LC Extreme Spirit come with a 5 speed gear box. Yes, 5 speed.

I am sure it will be a very smooth ride with this new 5 speed gear box. But beware, the price is quite high. But if you want a real performer, I am sure you can squeeze an extra cash fro here and there.

Good luck, try to get one from the supplier!

Yamaha 135LC - new facelifts

There a new facelifts 135LC at the shop. I was told that there is no major upgrade but the carburetor is now CV's (with diaphragm). The 135LC is already a very economical commuter and with they new CV carburetor, it will be even more fuel saving.

The new cover set looks very modern and 'fast'. The tail light is marvelous. Go and have a look now!

Racing block for 135 LC (65mm)

I was just searching around on the internet when I found that there is already a 65mm racing block for the Yamaha 135 LC.

With this racing block, you engine capacity will be increased to about 195cc. Wowwww.... that is really big. I am sure there will be a lot of things that will requires fine tuning but if your are the 'power hungry' type, check it out.

More details here!

Yamaha EGO 125 LC

Well, Yamaha have done it again. A new model for all scooter lovers. The new EGO 125 LC.

The details is here!

Yamaha Legenda 115Z/ZR

It was no surprise when Yamaha launched their new weapon - Lagenda 115 Z / ZR.


This machine is a new bread by Yamaha. Design is very nice. Still carrying the Lagenda signature but in a more modern way. The all new 115 engine has a long stoke of  57.9mm. This can be translated to a bigger torque and a better traffic light beater.

Price is the only problem. The ZR series almost reaching 5.3k. So, to the budget concern, they will choose some other brand but to Yamaha loyal fans, I think this is a golden opportunity for a little upgrade to the existing 110cc Lagenda.

FZ vs Belang

I was really surprised!

I was cruising happily some 2 week ago, on the highway on my way to my office when a Belang R and FZ exploded passed me. I decided to follow them just to see how they were doing on the highway.

I thought the Belang was a fast bike. But I was wrong. The FZ was always in front. Never even once, the Belang R able to took over the FZ (for about 10km when the Belang R gave up the chase).

To make it worst, the Belang R was wobbling all over. Fighting with the wind and stuck behind cars and buses. Suspension did not seem to be that suitable for high speed riding while the FZ was blasting the road elegantly.

Well, I am not saying that the Belang is a bad bike, but if I have to choose, I'll choose the FZ150i.

Most Popular Upgrade

I was at a spare part shop last week. I was looking for a proper sprocket for my TZM. Manage to chat with the mechanic.

I asked him what is the most popular model for upgrading and performance enhancement. Surprisingly he said it was the Lagenda model from Yamaha.

According to him, the was quite a number of after market parts from various supplier for this bike. Most popular was the overbore block. He said biggest he had put on the bike was a 60mm diameter.

After a careful calculation, I found that with a 60mm block, the engine capacity becomes 152cc. With a proper carburetor, a good CDI and a proper setting, this baby can reach 160km/h quite easily.

Phewww.... 160km/h on a 90kg kapcai...... fly man fly..........

Yamaha Nouvo LC

Is has been quite a while since it's launching. But surprisingly, not many on the road. Why?

I say it is expensive. Almost 7k. To expensive compare to other models even compare to older Nouvo S or Ego. Worst if you compare them to Modenas Elite and Passion or Suzuki Step.

Being a scooter, the target audience are commuters. Commuting from office to home. But having a liquid cooled engine, it should also impressed long distance rider. But can it perform on long journey?

I think this is where Nouvo LC is  very week. Fuel tanks is too small and top speed is just insufficient for long distance riding. Just imagine a 3.8 liters fuel tank which require fill up at every 120km and a top speed just around 110km/h. Surely you can't push it 100% all the time.

So, we are talking about a crusing speed of about 80-90km per hour on a long jurney and a lot of worrying about drying the tank in the middle of no where on the highway.