Yamaha Ray ZR 125 vs Yamaha Saluto

Yamaha has tweaked the RayZR's engine to offer a bit more performance along with the ‘Hybrid’ to its name. However, is it still relevant enough to take on the TVS Ntorq 125, which is the highest-selling sporty 125cc scooter on the market today? With that in mind, we rode the Yamaha RayZR Fi-Hybrid for a couple of days. And here is what we came back with…

Yamaha Motor India created a niche for itself in the Honda Activa-dominated 110c scooter segment by introducing the Ray ZR Street Rally over two years ago. We tested the Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally BS6, and here is our road test review about the scooter.

Every two-wheeler brand wants to be in the growing 125cc scooter space. Suzuki came first and is leading. Then, other brands like Honda and Hero MotoCorp jumped in the bandwagon and managed to gain some good sales.

The Yamaha Saluto is a very perplexing motorcycle. Having established its roots in the more enthusiast-oriented 150cc segment with the FZ-S and the YZF-R15, Yamaha launched the Saluto as a replacement for the ageing SS125 with an eye on the lucrative 125cc commuter segment. On paper, it almost seems like Yamaha has taken a step backwards. The Saluto is more than 2 horsepower down on the motorcycle it replaces and loses out on a lot of features and flair thereby adopting a very civilised and sober design. So what was Yamaha actually thinking when they brought in the Saluto?

Hero MotoCorp has finally entered the world of electric vehicles through its new brand – Vida. Vida isn’t a new company. It is a brand with a separate identity from Hero's, but all its sales and performance will be tracked under Hero MotoCorp