Yamaha Saluto 125 vs Yamaha Saluto Rx 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Saluto 125 vs Yamaha Saluto Rx 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. 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
Yamaha Saluto 125
Yamaha Saluto Rx 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.2 hp
8.2 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.1 Nm
10.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
111 kg
111 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
8.2 hp @ 7,000 rpm
~8.2 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Torque
10.1 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
~10.1 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated)
~95 km/h (estimated)
Weight
111 kg (curb weight)
~111 kg (curb weight; estimated)
Fuel
3.3 L/100km or approximately 55-60 km/L (estimated real-world average)
Approx. 2.2 L/100km or ~45 km/L (typical 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
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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