Spec comparo: Yamaha Saluto vs Honda CB Shine vs TVS Phoenix vs Bajaj Discover 125M vs Hero Glamour

A look at how the new Yamaha Saluto compares with its rivals- on paper

Yamaha’s latest offering in the Indian market, the Saluto, has the 125cc competition in its crosshairs. The new motorcycle sports a 125cc engine that produces 8.3PS and 10.1Nm. A constant mesh, four speed transmission is employed. The Yamaha Saluto is targetted at customers who are looking for a fuel-efficient and stylish motorcycle.

Yamaha has developed a completely new chassis for the Saluto. The diamond frame chassis, Yamaha says, offers good stability and handling. The new, Blue Core 125cc engine uses the engine base of the FZ Version 2.0. The company says that they did so since the FZ’s Blue Core engine is a proven design and hence a reliable foundation to begin with. Yamaha says that the durability is a key aspect of the engine.

The company claims a fuel efficiency of 78kmpl from the Saluto. This is …