Suzuki Ue125 Saluto vs Yamaha Saluto Rx 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Ue125 Saluto vs Yamaha Saluto Rx 125. Suzuki Ue125 Saluto: 8.7 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 114 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 95 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Yamaha Saluto Rx 125: ~8.2 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~111 kg (curb weight; estimated) weight, top speed ~95 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Ue125 Saluto
Yamaha Saluto Rx 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.7 hp
8.2 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.2 Nm
10.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
114 kg
111 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
8.7 hp @ 7,000 rpm
~8.2 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Torque
10.2 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
~10.1 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
Approximately 95 km/h (estimated)
~95 km/h (estimated)
Weight
114 kg (curb weight)
~111 kg (curb weight; estimated)
Fuel
Approximately 55-60 km/L (estimated real-world average; official claim ~63 km/L)
Approx. 2.2 L/100km or ~45 km/L (typical real-world average; estimated)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Ue125 Saluto
6.5/10
"A solid urban workhorse that rewards careful buying and regular maintenance."
Pros
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Parts cheap and available
+Reliable when well maintained
Cons
−Drum brakes feel wooden wet
−No highway capability whatsoever
−Carb gums up easily
Yamaha Saluto Rx 125
6.5/10
"Solid urban commuter, but don't dare dream beyond city limits."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Near-indestructible engine internals
+Effortless city traffic maneuverability
Cons
−Drum brakes inspire zero confidence
−Horrible high-speed vibration
−Carb clogs with ethanol fuel
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