Yamaha launches the 125cc Saluto in India for Rs 52,000

Yamaha has launched the new Saluto 125cc motorcycle in India with a price tag of Rs. 52,000/- (ex-showroom Delhi) which the company claims has been designed for the “Economical and Practical Indian Family”.

The Saluto is equipped with a Yamaha 125cc, single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, air cooled engine churning out 8.2bhp and 10.1Nm of torque mated to a 4 speed manual gearbox. Housed above the engine is a 7.6 litre fuel tank. The front suspension is telescopic fork and swingarm suspension at the rear with drum brakes at the front and back. The Saluto is also fitted with an electric start button and with all the equipment; the bike has a total weight of 112kg which is the lightest of its class. The Saluto boasts of a mileage of 78 kmpl.

Masaki Asano, Managing Director, Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd. said: “The two wheeler market in India reached 16 million units in 2014, thereby, becoming the world's largest two-wheeler market. The Motorcycle market constitutes about 68% of the total two wheeler market at 11 million units. Out of this, the 100-125cc motorcycle class is the largest category at 9 million units, comprising almost83% of the market. This is due to the economical nature of the category (including fuel efficiency and prices) and its practicality as it is highly praised by those purchasing a motorcycle for the first time, for pillion use, or for sharing with the family. The new Saluto is intended to expand sales in the largest demand category in India by offering one of the best fuel economy performances in the 125cc class”.