New 125cc Yamaha Saluto launched in India, priced at Rs. 52,000
Yamaha Motor India today launched its new 125cc commuter- Saluto with a price tag of Rs. 52,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new bike will be Yamaha’s third offering in the segment...
Yamaha Motor India today launched its new 125cc commuter- Saluto with a price tag of Rs. 52,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new bike will be Yamaha’s third offering in the segment after SS 125 and YBR 125. There is only one variant available, having alloy wheels and dual drum brakes, with two colour options- Brave Black and Victory Red.
The new Yamaha Saluto seems inspired by the design lines of the existing YBR 110, however, the new offering looks much sportier. It also shares many parts like wheels, front telescopic forks, spring loaded hydraulic rear dampers, handlebar and more with its siblings. Bolted on a diamond type frame, it has overall dimensions (length x width x height) of 2,035mm x 700mm x 1,080mm along with a wheelbase of 1,265mm. Ground clearance of the bike sits at 180mm and it weighs 112 kg, but the fuel tank capacity is just 7.6-litre.
The new Yamaha Saluto is powered by a new 125cc, air-cooled engine, which is based on the Blue Core technology, like the other new models of the company. The new motor claims to deliver around 8.2bhp of maximum power at 7,000rpm and a peak torque upto 10.1Nm at just 4,500rpm. Power delivery of the bike is not comparable to a 125cc machine, however, the torque delivery is fine to carry sufficient load. The new Blue Core technology is helping the motorcycle to return a healthy mileage of upto 78kmpl, which is very impressive in the respective segment.
Yamaha might also introduce a front disc brake option with the new Saluto soon, which will cost around Rs. 3,000 extra. The bike is going to compete with the other 125cc offerings in the market like Hero Glamour, Bajaj Discover 125M, TVS Phoenix, Suzuki Slingshot Plus and the segment leader- Honda Shine.
Yamaha Saluto User Reviews
- An overview about Yamaha Saluto 125It's a great commuter bike which is very much ideal for the city commutes and occasional highway rides even if it's a commuter bike it could able to sustain speeds upto 70km/hr in highway without any any struggle and it is a great mile muncher and I've done 2 lakh kms in this bike and it is still giving me a mileage average of 67 to 70kmpl and the aftermarket support is also good and service is very good in the showroom and service centre and in overall it's a very good bike and it's a bummer Yamaha discontinued this bike.Read More
- Great BikeIt's described as the most beautiful and successful bike with excellent mileage. The bike has a visually appealing design, making it both beautiful and budget-friendly.1
- Comfortable BikeIt is a very comfortable and maintenance-free vehicle. Easy handling and low price with high mileage and good performance.4
- Superb BikeThis bike is a superb bike, this bike has amazing performance and handling are very easy. This is budget-friendly, I like its design and look.1
- Best Bike In This Price RangeI bought this bike on 02 Jul 2015. Till now, I don't have any problem regarding the engine and its electrical system. Yet, I have a very common issue with the speedometer cable. The mileage is good. Since I used this bike in hilly areas it gives me around 50kmpl. I hope it will last 7 more years without any major repair. But, one should know that I take very good care of it. Without caring, nothing will last long. Yamaha Saluto is the best in its price range.Read More1