Yamaha Saluto 125 vs Honda Shine 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Saluto 125 vs Honda Shine 125. Yamaha Saluto 125: 8.2 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 111 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Honda Shine 125: 10.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 126 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Saluto 125
Honda Shine 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.2 hp
10.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.1 Nm
10.9 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
111 kg
126 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
8.2 hp @ 7,000 rpm
10.7 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.1 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
10.9 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated)
95 km/h
Weight
111 kg (curb weight)
126 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.3 L/100km or approximately 55-60 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.3 L/100km or approximately 55-60 km/L (real-world average, estimated)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Saluto 125
6.5/10
"Boring, reliable, and cheap to run — commuter perfection if priced right."
Pros
+Engine genuinely bulletproof
+Cheap parts availability
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Soft suspension under load
−Highway speeds feel strained
−Budget plastics crack easily
Honda Shine 125
7.2/10
"Sensible, unbreakable commuter that rewards practicality over passion."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine longevity
+Excellent fuel economy
+Cheap widespread spare parts
Cons
−Drum brakes feel wooden
−Zero excitement factor
−Headstock wear pre-2018
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