Yamaha Saluto Rx 125 vs Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Saluto Rx 125 vs Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub. Yamaha Saluto Rx 125: ~8.2 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~111 kg (curb weight; estimated) weight, top speed ~95 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub: 8.8 hp (6.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm hp, 118 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed Approximately 95–100 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Saluto Rx 125
Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
Horsepower (hp)
8.2 hp
8.8 hp
Torque (Nm)
10.1 Nm
11 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
95 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
111 kg
118 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~8.2 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
8.8 hp (6.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~10.1 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
11 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~95 km/h (estimated)
Approximately 95–100 km/h
Weight
~111 kg (curb weight; estimated)
118 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
Approx. 2.2 L/100km or ~45 km/L (typical real-world average; estimated)
Approximately 1.8–2.2 L/100km (45–55 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Saluto Rx 125
6.5/10
"Solid urban commuter, but don't dare dream beyond city limits."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Near-indestructible engine internals
+Effortless city traffic maneuverability
Cons
−Drum brakes inspire zero confidence
−Horrible high-speed vibration
−Carb clogs with ethanol fuel
Honda Ct125 Hunter Cub
7.8/10
"Brilliant urban runabout that's overpriced but worth every penny."
Pros
+Exceptional fuel economy
+Legendary Honda reliability
+Upright comfortable ergonomics
Cons
−Underpowered on faster roads
−Suspension too soft overall
−Overpriced used market currently
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