Yamaha Saluto has been designed keeping in mind the needs expressed by the 125cc class customers and that included a priority on fuel economy, along with affordable pricing, a want for a 125cc bike because of the lack of performance with 100cc or 110cc class bikes, a desire for a model with a discreet (composed) look befitting a family bike, practicality and designs that are different from existing models, and a priority also on the look and feel of quality. In response to these market needs, the new Saluto was developed around the concept of an "Economical & Practical Indian Family Motorcycle. It's utility as seen by the company lies in the shared usage in the family for commuting, tandem riding, shopping trips and other local errands.

Yamaha Saluto has been designed keeping in mind the needs expressed by the 125cc class customers and that included a priority on fuel economy, along with affordable pricing, a want for a 125cc bike because of the lack of performance with 100cc or 110cc class bikes, a desire for a model with a discreet (composed) look befitting a family bike, practicality and designs that are different from existing models, and a priority also on the look and feel of quality. In response to these market needs, the new Saluto was developed around the concept of an "Economical & Practical Indian Family Motorcycle. It's utility as seen by the company lies in the shared usage in the family for commuting, tandem riding, shopping trips and other local errands.