Lexmoto Tempest 125 vs Yamaha Saluto (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lexmoto Tempest 125stacks up against the Yamaha Saluto. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLexmoto Tempest 125Yamaha Saluto
Model year20182018
Price
Engine125 cc125 cc
Horsepower9 hp8 hp
Torque10 Nm
Weight126 kg112 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-17 / 120/70-17 80/100-18 / 80/100-18

Lexmoto Tempest 125 vs Yamaha Saluto — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lexmoto Tempest 125 and the Yamaha Saluto usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lexmoto Tempest 125 brings 9 hp in a 126 kg package, while the Yamaha Saluto counters with 8 hp at 112 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: