Yamaha has introduced a new disc brake variant of its 125cc commuter bike Saluto in India with a price tag of ₹ 54,500 (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

The new Saluto, which mechanically remains the same as the original variant will also get new body colours and vivid graphics. To be offered in four new colours -- Glory Green, Bold Blue, Dashing White and Majestic Red -- the Yamaha Saluto with disc brakes is currently available across showrooms for purchase.

Yamaha Saluto bike will continue to be powered by 125cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine, which can churn out 8.2bhp of power at 7,000rpm and 10.1Nm of peak torque at 4,500rpm. It comes mated to a 4-speed transmission and promises a whopping mileage of 78kmpl. The ground clearance of Saluto 125 stands at 180 mm and the bike gets a fuel tank capacity of 7.6 litres.

Saluto, which weighs 112 kg, measures 2035mm in length, 1080mm in height, 700mm in width and 125mm in wheelbase.

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According to Roy Kurian, Vice President - Sales and Marketing, Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd, innovation has been the hallmark of the products from Yamaha and the company will continue to shape the products to have a strong connect with the wide customer base and ensure utmost customer delight.

"The new Saluto is aimed at providing safer and more controlled biking experience for the city traffic conditions," he noted adding: "The same will be available in vibrant color schemes and graphics to boost sales and create more excitement amongst our customers."