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Yamaha Saluto 125 First Launching And Review - Yamaha Motor India wants to follow a top-down approach. So, having established itself as a creator of energetic, attractive and alluring bike even in the 150cc class with the YZF R15 and FZ series once popular, now train their guns at high volume commuter segment. However, instead of entering the crowded 100-110cc portion, Yamaha has chosen to handle initial 125cc  segment.

Yamaha saluto 125 is not the first attempt Japanese motorcycle makers in ether segments; has had Gladiator, the SS125 and YBR 125 in the past, but none of these models sold. The reason? Fuel economy is relatively low and the styling date compared to its competitors.

Yamaha saluto 125 has tried to overcome styling bits and it was a completely new design from the ground up. Pharynx new front, new fuel tank and better looking side panels help provide much needed bike saluto new aura. But, it is a conservative design; almost verges on exhausting. What's more, instrumentation - again all new - fizzled to impress with the design or reading.

But, to give credit where it is due, Yamaha saluto scores high on quality; paint finish - at least at the launch of the bike - looks rich; and the overall finish, good for the engine, switch or even hours and Stickering light, right. The saluto additionally get composite wheels,  electric start and grab handles alloys as standard.

Engine powering 125cc Yamaha saluto possible, single cylinder, air-cooled units but not borrowed from the previous 125cc bike from Yamaha India stable. This is another unit that was produced with the sole idea of ​​giving high fuel economy. Employing BlueCore Yamaha philosophy, this machine also uses lighter parts and friction reducing components and successfully re-78kmpl in ARAI test cycle. In the real world we can expect this efficiency drops to 60s.

The new machines are down on capacity compared with the older 125cc engine from Yamaha, developing 8.3PS max power and a peak torque of approximately 10nm. Now these numbers are relatively low for motorcycles 125cc but because they arrived earlier in the rev range Yamaha claims saluto will not prove to be useless on the road, even with a passenger on board. What we can expect, class-leading NVH and repair Yamaha word level. This engine is mated to a 4-speed gearbox.

Yamaha motorcycle saluto is new from the ground up. So apart from the fresh style and another motor, saluto likewise acquire another cycle. Jewel single downtube frame that uses the engine as a stressed member lighter than before. The suspension is too new, and although the suspension followed the same basic layout as the old 125s - telescopic forks and twin coil over dampers upfront in the back, it has a different set to restore a more comfortable; claim, we can only verify as we could ride a cruiser. Anyway, yes, one thing is without a doubt, Yamaha  saluto have a good ergonomic seating. High-accommodating driving and force back handlebar, front footpegs sets and loveseat with both leading into the tank fit as a fiddle, don't make an agreeable seat.

At Rs 52,000 Yamaha saluto good price for a 125cc cruiser. Anyway, when somebody began looking more profound, , the lack of choice of disc brakes, low power figures and the absence of specific USP, do not take advantage of the price. As we saw at the time, Yamaha saluto now have to prove its worth to the riding experience it provides for it to be considered a viable alternative to the likes of Honda Shine very popular.