Yamaha Saluto 125 vs Yamaha Ybr 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Saluto 125 vs Yamaha Ybr 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 Ybr 125: 9.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 121 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Saluto 125
Yamaha Ybr 125
Horsepower (hp)
8.2 hp
9.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.1 Nm
10.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
111 kg
121 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
8.2 hp @ 7,000 rpm
9.8 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
10.1 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
10.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
95 km/h (estimated)
110 km/h
Weight
111 kg (curb weight)
121 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.3 L/100km or approximately 55-60 km/L (estimated real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
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 Ybr 125
7.5/10
"The most dependable commuter £2,000 can realistically buy you."
Pros
+Indestructible engine, genuinely bulletproof
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Parts dirt cheap everywhere
Cons
−Utterly zero riding excitement
−Soft brakes need immediate upgrade
−Cheap plastics crack easily
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