Yamaha has launched the R2 in India, with the entry-level variant priced at Rs 2.30 lakh ex-showroom.
The R2 Quick Shifter is available at Rs 2.39 lakh, while the range-topping R2M is priced at Rs 2.53 lakh, both ex-showroom.
The motorcycle features a new 204cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed gearbox and assist-slipper clutch.
At 149kg, the R2 is notably lighter than rivals like the KTM RC 200 and Hero Karizma XMR, by 11 to 14kg.
Deliveries of the new Yamaha sportbike are set to begin from mid-September 2026 through Blue Square dealerships across India.
The R2 had opened for bookings ahead of its official launch, with Yamaha collecting refundable pre-booking amounts as a gauge of early demand before the bike’s confirmed pricing was revealed.
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.
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