Yamaha Saluto 125 Bikes
Yamaha Saluto 125 Bikes
The new Yamaha Saluto 125 replaces the YBR 125 and will pose an alternative to the Honda Shine in the growing commuter motorcycle segment.
Rs.52,000 (Ex-showroom Price)
Yamaha Motor India wants to follow a top down approach. So, after having established itself as a maker of sporty, good looking and desirable motorcycles even in the 150cc class with the YZF R15 and the ever popular FZ series, it is now training its guns towards the high volume commuter segment. But, instead of entering the crowded 100-110cc segment, Yamaha has decided to tackle the 125cc segment first.
The Yamaha Saluto 125 isn't the Japanese bike maker's first attempt at the segment ether; it has had the Gladiator, the SS125 and the YBR 125 in the past, but none of these models sold well. Reason? Relatively lower fuel economy and dated styling compared to its competitors.
The Yamaha Saluto 125 isn't the Japanese bike maker's first attempt at the segment ether; it has had the Gladiator, the SS125 and the YBR 125 in the past, but none of these models sold well. Reason? Relatively lower fuel economy and dated styling compared to its competitors.
Styling
The Yamaha Saluto 125 has tried to address the styling bit and it is a completely new design from the ground up. New front faring, new fuel tank and better looking side panels help give the Saluto that much needed new bike aura. But, it is a conservative design; it almost borders at the boring. And the instrumentation - again all new - fails to impress with its design or read out.
But, giving credit where it is due, the Yamaha Saluto scores high on quality; the paint finish - at least on the launch bikes - looks rich; and the finish overall, be it for the engine, the switchgear or even the clocks and the mild stickering, is spot on. The Saluto also gets alloy wheels, electric start and an alloy grab handle as standard.
The Yamaha Saluto 125 has tried to address the styling bit and it is a completely new design from the ground up. New front faring, new fuel tank and better looking side panels help give the Saluto that much needed new bike aura. But, it is a conservative design; it almost borders at the boring. And the instrumentation - again all new - fails to impress with its design or read out.
But, giving credit where it is due, the Yamaha Saluto scores high on quality; the paint finish - at least on the launch bikes - looks rich; and the finish overall, be it for the engine, the switchgear or even the clocks and the mild stickering, is spot on. The Saluto also gets alloy wheels, electric start and an alloy grab handle as standard.
