Yamaha has launched the all-new YZF-R2 in India, with prices starting at Rs 2.30 lakh ex-showroom for the base variant.
The R2 Quick Shifter is priced at Rs 2.39 lakh, while the range-topping R2M costs Rs 2.53 lakh, both ex-showroom.
The motorcycle is powered by a new 204cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed gearbox and assist-slipper clutch.
At 149kg, the R2 undercuts key rivals like the KTM RC 200 and Hero Karizma XMR on kerb weight by 11 to 14kg.
Deliveries of the new sportbike are set to begin from mid-September 2026 through Yamaha’s Blue Square dealerships across India.
The R2 is powered by a completely new 204cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine with double overhead camshafts and four valves, producing 26.5 PS at 10,000 rpm and 19.1 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm.
Power is routed through a six-speed gearbox paired with an assist-slipper clutch, aimed at smoother downshifts during aggressive riding.
At 149kg kerb weight, the R2 is roughly 11 to 14kg lighter than key rivals, a difference Yamaha is positioning as a handling advantage.
The motorcycle uses a high-tensile steel tube diamond frame weighing around 14kg, paired with 37mm upside-down front forks and a rear monoshock, with adjustable suspension reserved for the range-topping R2M variant.
All three variants get a 5-inch TFT display, dual-channel ABS, traction control and Yamaha’s Ride Control system with Street, Sport and Rain modes.
The R2’s main rivals include the KTM RC 200, priced between Rs 2.14 lakh and Rs 2.32 lakh, and the Hero Karizma XMR, priced between Rs 1.87 lakh and Rs 1.88 lakh.
Deliveries of the Yamaha R2 are set to begin from mid-September 2026, with the bike sold through Yamaha’s Blue Square dealership network across India.
Estimated on-road pricing in Delhi ranges from roughly Rs 2.60 lakh for the base variant to about Rs 2.85 lakh for the top-spec R2M.
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