Yamaha India Introduces New Colours in Saluto Disc Brake Variant

Yamaha Motors India has recently updated the disc brake variant of its 125cc fuel efficient motorcycle Yamaha Saluto in terms of colors and sporty graphics. The bike is now available in four colors namely Glory Green, Majestic Red, Bold Blue and Dashing White. This upgrade does not affect the prices and is available at existing price. Saluto is the second offering in the 125cc segment after YBR 125 in the company’s portfolio. Yamaha had launched the Saluto with Disc brake in July 2015. It is also the first 125cc machine from the stable of the company that feature “Blue Core Technology”.

Powering the bike is 125cc, 2-valve, SOHC, 4-stroke, air-cooled engine that comes linked to a 4-speed constant mesh gearbox and generates 8.18bhp of power at 7000 rpm along with a peak torque of 10.1 Nm at 4,500 rpm. The carbureted mill sports Blue Core technology that delivers a decent mileage of 78 kmpl.

Bolted on a Diamond frame, the bike comes with body measurements of 2035mm x 700mm x 1090mm (LxWxH) along with a wheelbase of 1265 mm. It has a total kerb weight of 112 Kg which makes it one of the lightest bikes in the segment. The braking duties are taken care of by 245 mm disc brake at the front and drum brake at the rear. The suspension system houses  telescopic forks up front and swingarm with twin shock absorbers at the rear. It has been fitted with 7.6 liters fuel tank. The refreshed Saluto is available at the dealerships at a price of Rs. 54,600 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and competes with TVS Phoenix 125 and Hero Glamour in this segment.