Instrument Console: The instrument console of the Saluto 125 is an all-analog unit. The console is equipped with a speedometer, an odometer, fuel gauge indicator; no low battery indicator, service indicator whatsoever.

The turn signal indicator, headlight indicator, and neutral indicator are placed at the top of the console. I would say that the decision of using this instrument console was not a smart one as the competition is tough now.

Switch gears: The switch gears of the Saluto are standard and of premium quality. Other switch gears include pass lights, headlight switch and other common switches included push-button start but no Engine kill switch.

Engine: The Saluto is powered by an all-new 125cc engine which is a single-cylinder, air-cooled, 2-valve, SOHC, Blue core engine. This engine uses the same technology as the FZS v2 or Fazer v2 which results in more efficient combustion hence efficiency in mileage. The engine has a 52.4mm bore and 57.9 mm stroke means more torque in a low rev range.

The compression ratio is 10:1 which is impressive. This engine can produce 8.3 PS of peak power at 7000 RPM and 10.1NM of torque at 4500 RPM which is low considering some of its rivals but the power is more accessible.

The engine uses wet-sump lubrication like most bikes. This bike comes with a below-average 7.5 Liter fuel tank and feeds through a carburetor. The Wet weight is 112 Kg hence the bike has a power to weight ratio of 3.4 HP per 100 KG. It has both Electric and kicks starters.
Transmission, Clutch, and Final drive train: The YAMAHA Saluto is mated with a 4-speed constant mesh gearbox. This transmission uses a wet multi-plate type clutch. The gear shifts are the all-up pattern. The bike is equipped with a heel and toe shifter so you don’t have to worry about your shoes. The final drive is chain and sprockets.

Electricals: The YAMAHA Saluto uses a 12 V-5 Ah Lead Acid battery. The bike has a 12 V, 110 W flywheel magneto. The bike uses a CDI or Capacitor Discharge Ignition System. The Bike has a bright 35/35 W Multi reflector clear lens AC head lamp, 5/21 W tail/ Brake light, and each 10 W clear lens turn signal light.

Wheels and Tires: The Saluto 125 is equipped with 18 inches six-spoke matte Black finished rims. The rims are fitted with 80/100-18” 47P tubeless tire at the front and 80/100-18” 54P tubeless tire at the rear. Which is decent in this segment but some of its rivals have wider tire at the rear.

Breaks: The Saluto 125 comes with a 130 mm Drum brake as standard but a 240mm disk brake with a single-piston caliper is available as an option in the front and a 130mm drum brake at the rear. The disk brake setup should deliver superior braking performance through faster heat dissipation.

Suspension: The Saluto is equipped with Hydraulic Telescopic forks at the front and spring-loaded hydraulic shocks at the rear which are attached with a rectangular swing arm. This suspension is decent in this segment for soaking up all the bumps of all kinds of roads with even a pillion in the back and offering great comfort at the same time.

Chassis & Dimensions: YAMAHA used a Diamond type frame for the foundation of the Saluto, which is very impressive for a 125CC economy bike. The YAMAHA Saluto has an overall length of 2035mm, a width of 700mm, a height of 1080mm, and ground clearance of 180mm, wheelbase of 1265mm.
The wet weight (with tool kit & 90% of fuel) of the bike is 112 kg. This means that the bike has an average footprint in terms of dimensions while the lightest in the class.

Comfort and handling: The Saluto is a very comfortable bike to ride, thanks to its well-cushioned seat and well-engineered shocks. The handling of this bike is very easy thanks to its 112KG wet weight and 1265 mm wheelbase.

The caster angle is 26 degrees makes sure that all kinds of riders can ride this bike very easily. The bike has 180mm ground clearance which is more than enough for any road condition in Bangladesh.

Performance: Talking about the performance of Saluto is talking about the mileage performance. The official maximum mileage claim is 78 KmpL which will not be true for everyday city commuting. The Saluto can give mileage about 70-75KmpL in the city, 50-55 in the Hill tracks, and 70-76 on the highway.

Moreover, this bike has a top speed of about 105 km. Also, the Saluto has the maximum torque at 4500RPM, so the maximum thrust will be available much quicker than also helps to minimize the fuel consumption of the bike.