1968 Yamaha AS1-C 125 Scrambler: A Low-Mileage Time Capsule Up for Sale

Few machines stir nostalgia the way a sixties Japanese two-stroke does, and this 1968 Yamaha AS1-C 125 Scrambler is a near-perfect example of that era. Listed on Facebook Marketplace out of La Grange, Kentucky, the bike carries a $3,000 asking price and shows a remarkably low 1,647 miles on the odometer.

What sets the “C” variant apart from the standard AS1/YAS1 is its scrambler-oriented hardware: reinforced handlebars with a crossbar for added strength, high-mounted exhaust pipes, and protective boots on the front forks. The base model sat lower with conventional bars and no crossbar. Yamaha built this model roughly between 1967 and 1970, making it a genuine slice of the company’s early small-displacement lineup.

At the heart of the AS1-C is a 124cc two-stroke parallel twin rated at 15 horsepower and 10 lb-ft of torque, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. Yamaha’s Autolube oil-injection system handles lubrication automatically, a feature that simplified ownership for a generation of riders. The whole package weighs just 216 pounds. The seller states the bike runs and rides properly, and photos suggest an engine bay that has been well preserved.

For collectors and casual enthusiasts alike, low-mileage survivors from this period are increasingly hard to find. A machine that has spent nearly six decades with fewer than 1,700 miles is a rare opportunity. Whether it ends up in a collection or back on the road for weekend rides, the AS1-C occupies a meaningful place in Yamaha’s history as one of the approachable, fun machines that introduced many riders to motorcycling. The seller’s ad is live now, and interested buyers should still arrange an inspection before committing.