Yamaha Saluto RX was a bike that made a special mark in the Indian market due to its affordable price and excellent mileage. Although this bike is no longer in production, even today many people search for it in the second hand market.
Features of Yamaha Saluto RX
Yamaha Saluto RX was a 110 cc bike that was considered quite suitable for urban riding. Its engine generated 7 bhp power and 8.5 Nm torque, which was enough for short distance travel. The bike’s curb weight was only 98 kg, making it easy to handle. Also, the seat height of 785 mm made it ideal for new riders.
Excellent mileage
Talking about mileage, the biggest attraction of Yamaha Saluto RX was its excellent mileage. According to ARAI, this bike used to give a mileage of 82 kmpl, although in actual use this figure was around 70 kmpl. Still, it was one of the most fuel efficient bikes of its time. With a 7.2-litre fuel tank, the bike was also suitable for long distance travel.
Style and Colour Options
Yamaha offered the Saluto RX in a range of attractive colours, giving buyers a choice of colours to suit their preferences. It included colours like Inspiring Red, Gleaming Black, Breezy Blue, Matte Black and Dark Knight. All these options made the bike youth-friendly and stylish.
Specifications and Features
The Yamaha Saluto RX had many advanced features. It included features like a 4-speed manual transmission, Unified Braking System (UBS) and telescopic front suspension. The bike had a basic analogue instrument cluster, which showed important information like speed, fuel and odometer. In terms of safety, it had all the guards, but the option of pillion backrest was not given.
Price and Availability
Talking about the price, the ex-showroom price of Yamaha Saluto RX was different in different cities. It was priced at Rs 66,001 in Mumbai, Rs 66,179 in Bangalore and Rs 63,543 in Delhi. This bike was known as a budget-friendly and feature-packed option in its time.