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Yamaha Saluto 125cc Bike Launched in India at Rs. 52,000

The company claims that the Yamaha Saluto is the lightest vehicle in the 125cc segment and has been developed as a 'family-use motorcycle with performance at an affordable price.'
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By Vikas Yogi

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Published on April 17, 2015

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    In a bid to increase its market share in the entry-level bike segment of the country, Yamaha India today rolled out an affordable 125cc bike - the Saluto - at Rs. 52,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). The bike was unveiled at the company's facility in Chennai. The company claims that the Saluto is the lightest vehicle in the 125cc segment and has been developed as a 'family-use motorcycle with performance at an affordable price.'

    Powering the Saluto is a newly developed 125cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that, mated to a 4-speed transmission, churns out a maximum power output of 8.2bhp at 7,000rpm and 10.1Nm of peak torque at 4,500rpm. Since the bike targets entry-level buyers, its engine has been tuned to offer an impressive fuel economy of 78km/l.

    Talking about its dimensions, the bike measures 2035mm in length, 1080mm in height, 700mm in width, 125mm in wheelbase and has a ground clearance of 180mm. The bike gets 130mm drum brakes at both front and rear ends, while its suspension setup compromises of telescopic fork at the front and swingram at the rear.

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    Mr. Masaki Asano, Manging Director, Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd. Said, "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."

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