Yamaha Saluto

Sporting typical commuter-like looks, the Yamaha Saluto is practical and a lightweight motorbike you’d love to get on. Accentuating the appeal, the bike comes with elements like halogen headlamp, aerodynamic front cowl, clear-lens front turn blinkers, convenient rear grab rail, blacked-out engine, 18-inch alloy wheels, a long comfy seat with adequate padding and a 7.6-litre fuel tank that embraces all-new graphics and muscular design. The color schemes on offer are not only pleasing to eyes but gels with the bike’s outlook. The brand has bestowed it with an electric start switch for a quick start and go-attitude. However, there is a kick too as a back-up. The instrument console consists of an analogue speedometer, fuel gauge and odometer. The upright riding position of the bike is ideal for daily commuting, which in the combination with well-cushioned seat and rear grab rail add to the convenience of the rider as well as the pillion. Manoeuvring the bike is super-easy, thanks to its compact structure, lightweight, apt riding stance and wide handlebar. Considering the quality of roads it’ll ride on, the company has given it a generous ground clearance of 180mm, which makes it an ideal bike to own especially in India.

Dimensionally, it measures 2035mm long, 720mm wide and 1090mm high. The wheelbase of the bike sits at 1265mm.

The Yamaha Saluto is powered by the 125cc air-cooled, 4-stroke carburetted engine which is built around the concept lines of Blue Core Technology. The engine is mated to a 4-speed gearbox, produces max power of 8.3PS at 7,000rpm and peak torque of 10.1Nm at 4,500rpm. The Blue core engine makes the bike economical without hampering its performance, which is incredible and acceptable by the industry standards. Under ideal riding situations, it delivers an efficiency of 78Kmpl. Due to its lightweight, it is easy to handle in city traffic, produce better figures and claim a high fuel economy. 

The bike is bolted on the diamond frame that provides it strength and the much-need agility for the city. The combination of telescopic fork and Swingarm with adjustable pre-load carries out the suspension duties for the Saluto at the front and rear respectively. The assembly is good enough to see through the road imperfections. On the braking front, it gets drums on both ends. Plus, there is an optional 245mm front disc variant for buyers to pick. The wheels are shod with 80/100-18 section tubeless tyres at the front as well as at the rear for avoiding instant flats and maximum responsiveness.

The rider gets confidence from the front disc, reliable Swingarm rear suspension and the low rolling resistance tubeless tyres that do not deflate instantaneously in case of a puncture. Plus, there is a big halogen headlamp for bright vision.