Yamaha Motor India has introduced the 2019 editions
of the Saluto RX 110 and Saluto 125 motorcycles in the country. The 2019 Yamaha
Saluto RX 110 is priced at ₹ 52,000, while the 2019 Yamaha Saluto 125 is priced
at ₹ 59,800 (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi).
Both commuter offerings comes with
new graphics and paint options, but most importantly get the Unified Braking
System (UBS). The new UBS unit is Yamaha's version of the combined braking
system (CBS) that applies the front and the rear brake together for more
controlled stopping power. The feature will be mandatory on all two-wheelers
below 125 cc starting April 2019, as per the government regulations.
With respect to power, the Yamaha Saluto RX 110 UBS
uses a 110 cc, single cylinder, air-cooled engine mated tuned for 7 bhp and 8.5
Nm of peak torque. The Saluto RX 125 UBS, on the other hand, draws 8 bhp from a
125 cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor with 10.1 Nm of peak torque. Both
engines come paired with a 4-speed transmission. The mechanicals remain the
same on the 2019 version.
The 2019 Yamaha Saluto RX 110 is offered in four
colour options - Matte Green, Ritzy Red, Snappy Cyan and Darknight. The
Darknight paint scheme is priced at a premium of ₹ 1000. The 2019 Saluto 125 is
also offered in four colours - Armada Blue, Sparky Cyan, Brave Black and Matt
Green, with the latter priced at a ₹ 1,000 premium. The Saluto 125 also gets a
disc brake version that is priced at ₹ 60,500 (ex-showroom).
