Yamaha Saluto

The Saluto is a commuter bike from Yamaha Motor, launched in April 2015, comes equipped with Yamaha's 'Blue Core' technology and very aggressive looks which shows some mix of the SZ and Crux DNA. It has muscular looks and a perfect shot from every angle. It is powered by a 125 cc, single cylinder, air-cooled, 4-stroke engine, generates max power 8.18 bhp at 7000 rpm and max torque of 10.1 nm at 4500 rpm. The bike appreciated in the market due to its best-in-class fuel economy in 125 cc segment. Yamaha developed Saluto as a family-use motorcycle with practical performance, best fuel efficient mileage at an affordable price. It has a fuel tank of 7.6 liters and it weights around 112 kg. The on-road price Delhi is Rs. 58,009 onwards.

The Honda CB Shine SP is an updated model of existing motorcycle CB Shine, which uses the same 125cc engine but has a five-speed gearbox. It has completely different design with sporty touches around its body mainly focused on people who always want good performance bikes with better fuel efficiency, quality and reliability. It is powered by 124.7cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled motor with Honda Eco Technology churns out a maximum power of 10.57 bhp at 7500 rpm and peak torque of 10.3 nm at 5500 rpm and is available with kick start as well as electric start. The bike currently available in three variants which are are the STD, DLX and CBS. Its fuel tank capacity is of 10.5 litres and weight around 123 kg. The on-road price, Dehi is Rs. 68,786 onwards.

Bajaj Discover 125 is the most affordable commuter motorcycle which uses 124.6 cc, air cooled engine producing 10.9 bhp and 10.8 nm of torque which comes mated to a five-speed constant mesh gearbox that uses a wet multi-plate clutch arrangement and can delivers a fuel economy of 82.4kmpl. The motorcycle gets attractive look by new paint scheme and stickering on the headlamps fairing, fuel tank design and body panels. This is still comes equipped with 17inch die cast aluminium alloy wheels and features telescopic forks in the front and a Nitrox suspension at the rear. It has weight of 120.5 kg, fuel tank capacity of 8 litres and average mileage of around 62 kmpl. The ex-showroom price (Delhi) is Rs 51,000 (approx.) and on-road price (Delhi) is Rs 56,500 (approx.).

TVS Phoenix 125 is the premium 125cc commuter bike from TVS, targeted at office goers and middle-aged buyers looking for style, performance and affordable bike in this segment. Its very simple looking design attracts the buyers who love beauty with simplicity. The bike is powered by a 124.53cc, single cylinder engine that churns out 10.8 bhp at 8000 rpm and peak torque of 10.8 nm at 5500 rpm. The Phoenix 125 come with new loaded features such as a unique vehicle locator key, tubeless tyres and stylish tank scoops that enhance the aesthetics of the motorcycle. It has 4 speed gearbox with a multi plate clutch. TVS Phoenix comes equipped with drum brakes of 130mm on both wheels. It is also comes with an optional front disc brake of 240mm. The fuel tank capacity is of 12 litres and weight around 116 kg. The bikes cost Rs. 53,535 onwards (Ex-showroom Delhi).

The Hero Ignitor was first showcased at Delhi Auto Expo 2012 and comes with funky and sporty looks. The bike come with some class-leading features like a semi-digital console, split seats, sporty side panels, black colored alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, carbon finishing black silencer and black colored engine. The bike rear part features body colored grab rail, small tail light and long and slim mudguard. It is powered by a 124.7 cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, single cylinder engine, can generate max power of 10.9 bhp at 8000 rpm and max torque of 11 nm at 5000 rpm. The engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The front brake come with two option one is 240 mm disc brake option and another is 130 mm internal expanding shoe type drum brake option and 130 mm internal expanding shoe type drum brake at the rear end. It has a fuel tank of 9 liters and it weights around 129 kg. It is priced at Rs. 69,502 onwards (on-road price, Delhi).