Spec comparo: Yamaha Saluto vs Honda CB Shine vs TVS Phoenix vs Bajaj Discover 125M vs Hero Glamour

Team OD Published: April 18, 2015, 06:57 PM IST

Yamaha 's latest offering in the Indian market, the Saluto, has the 125cc competition in its crosshairs. The new motorcycle sports a 125cc engine that produces 8.3PS and 10.1Nm. A constant mesh, four speed transmission is employed. The Yamaha Saluto is targetted at customers who are looking for a fuel-efficient and stylish motorcycle.

Yamaha has developed a completely new chassis for the Saluto. The diamond frame chassis, Yamaha says, offers good stability and handling. The new, Blue Core 125cc engine uses the engine base of the FZ Version 2.0. The company says that they did so since the FZ's Blue Core engine is a proven design and hence a reliable foundation to begin with. Yamaha says that the durability is a key aspect of the engine.

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The company claims a fuel efficiency of 78kmpl from the Saluto. This is achieved with the help of the Blue Core technology as well as the weight reduction techniques that were employed. At 112 kg (wet) , the motorcycle is the lightest in its class.The Yamaha Saluto motorcycle also comes with an innovative front fender design that channels air towards the engine and aids in its cooling.
Compared to the Yamaha YBR125, the Saluto's handlebar position is raised by 20mm and brought forward by 11mm. The footpegs are lower by 4mm and brought forward by 20mm. The Yamaha Saluto has a ground clearance of 180mm to tackle the variety of terrain in the country.

The motorcycle is shod with tubeless tyres and 130mm drum brakes, both at the front and the rear. The Yamaha Saluto come with an electric as well as kick start.

The competition is well equipped and only time will tell how the new Yamaha will fare against competition. The Hero Glamour is not a real hot seller. The Honda CB Shine is next and comes with the brand recall that Honda enjoys in India. The TVS Phoenix is the most well kitted here. It comes with a full digital instrument cluster and segment first hazard lights. The Discover 125M from Bajaj is another formidable competitor. The engine, at 11.5PS produces the most power in the segment.

Here is the specifications comparo.

Yamaha Saluto Spec Comparo


Specifications	Yamaha Saluto
Engine capacity (cc)	125
Power in PS	8.3
Torque in Nm	10.1
Weight in kg	112
Gears	4
Power to weight ratio	74.1PS/tonne
0-60kmph	NA
Fuel efficiency (claimed)	78kmpl
Top speed	NA
Dimensions in mm	2035x700x1080
Ground clearance	180mm
ABS	No
Price, ex-Delhi	Rs. 52,000

Specifications	Honda CB Shine
Engine capacity (cc)	124.7cc
Power in PS	10.7
Torque in Nm	10.54
Weight in kg	118
Gears	4
Power to weight ratio	90.67Ps/tonne
0-60kmph	5.8
Fuel efficiency (claimed)	65kmpl
Top speed	93 (claimed)
Dimensions in mm	2014x762x1071
Ground clearance	157mm
ABS	No
Price, ex-Delhi	Rs. 55,524

Specifications	Hero Glamour
Engine capacity (cc)	124.7
Power in PS	9.1
Torque in Nm	10.35
Weight in kg	129
Gears	4
Power to weight ratio	70.54PS/tonne
0-60kmph	7.4
Fuel efficiency (claimed)	81kmpl
Top speed	98.7
Dimensions in mm	2005x735x1070
Ground clearance	150mm
ABS	No
Price, ex-Delhi	Rs. 55,925

Specifications	Bajaj Discover 125M
Engine capacity (cc)	125cc
Power in PS	11.5
Torque in Nm	10.8
Weight in kg	117
Gears	4
Power to weight ratio	98.29PS/tonne
0-60kmph	7.3
Fuel efficiency (claimed)	76kmpl
Top speed	94.8
Dimensions in mm	1986x678x1044
Ground clearance	165mm
ABS	No
Price, ex-Delhi	51,274

Specifications	TVS Phoenix 125
Engine capacity (cc)	125
Power in PS	11
Torque in Nm	10.8
Weight in kg	114
Gears	4
Power to weight ratio	96.49PS/tonne
0-60kmph	6.8
Fuel efficiency (claimed)	67kmpl
Top speed	95.7
Dimensions in mm	1985x740x1065
Ground clearance	165mm
ABS	No
Price, ex-Delhi	Rs. 51,160