After repeated failed attempts of making waves in the Indian economical bike segment, Yamaha Motor Company in India is back again with a new 125cc segment bike named 'Yamaha Saluto' priced at Rs. 52,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). Yamaha has earlier launched bikes in the same segment (Gladiator 125, SS125 and YBR 125) which could not strike a chord with the Indian audience. With Yamaha Saluto, the company has made it a point from the start to promote the motorcycle as the most 'practical' and 'economical' choice for the budget-friendly young customers. Apart from those tags, the company wants to portray the bike Saluto as a motorcycle designed for family use, which is a great marketing idea. Without further adieu, let's move straight into the bike's feature highlights.
The 125 cc engine under the hood is an air-cooled, single-cylinder and the Saluto is said to deliver a whooping mileage of 78 km/litre. The bike features telescopic fork front suspension and a swingarm for the rear. The engine delivers max power of 8.3 PS at 7,000 rpm and 10.1 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. At 112 kg, the bike looks comfortably light-weight and the rider's comfort is taken care of with new suspension, footrests and seat are setup to enhance comfort. There's a 7.6 litre fuel tank on the bike. As for the looks, the bike gets a new resin tank cover, which we believe doesn't do much to enhance the style quotient.
The 125 cc engine under the hood is an air-cooled, single-cylinder and the Saluto is said to deliver a whooping mileage of 78 km/litre. The bike features telescopic fork front suspension and a swingarm for the rear. The engine delivers max power of 8.3 PS at 7,000 rpm and 10.1 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. At 112 kg, the bike looks comfortably light-weight and the rider's comfort is taken care of with new suspension, footrests and seat are setup to enhance comfort. There's a 7.6 litre fuel tank on the bike. As for the looks, the bike gets a new resin tank cover, which we believe doesn't do much to enhance the style quotient.
As we take a look at the motorcycle's specifications list, we find 130 mm drum brakes on front & rear. Measurements are 2,035 mm in length, 700 mm in width, 1,080 mm in height and 1,265 mm in wheelbase with 180 mm of ground clearance.
That's all about the features and specs that any potential buyer needs to know before going to check it out in the nearest store. The company has plans to sell ~60,000 models of the Saluto in the year 2015. If all goes according to their plans, Yamaha India will pump up the expansion of their network by next year and we might find more Salutos zooming past us on Indian roads.
What are your thoughts about the bike's looks and overall appeal? Share with us in comments below.
That's all about the features and specs that any potential buyer needs to know before going to check it out in the nearest store. The company has plans to sell ~60,000 models of the Saluto in the year 2015. If all goes according to their plans, Yamaha India will pump up the expansion of their network by next year and we might find more Salutos zooming past us on Indian roads.
What are your thoughts about the bike's looks and overall appeal? Share with us in comments below.
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