Yamaha R2: R15 Legacy Gets Bigger With New Performance Bike!

Yamaha Motor has finally launched the much-awaited Yamaha YZF-R2 in India, targeting young riders. With a starting price of ₹2.30 lakh, this bike is all set to give tough competition to rivals like the KTM RC 200 and Karizma XMR 210.

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Yamaha's big surprise for young Indian riders.

Yamaha is a huge favourite among young riders and college students in India, especially the YZF-R15. Now, Yamaha Motor India takes that craze to the next level by globally launching its new YZF-R2 supersport motorcycle in the country. The company started pre-bookings on August 12 for a token amount of ₹10,000. This bike arrives as a more powerful version of the R15.

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A brand-new 204cc engine for killer performance.

The Yamaha R2 packs a completely new 204cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine. This powerhouse produces 26.5 PS (26.1 bhp) of power at 10,000 rpm and 19.1 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm. Unlike the R15's SOHC engine, this one uses a Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) setup. What's special is that its engine valves get the same Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating used in the flagship YZF-R1, which reduces friction and makes the ride super smooth and fast.

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The lightest racing machine in its entire segment.

For this bike, Yamaha has used a specially designed, all-new diamond steel frame that weighs just 14 kg. With a total curb weight of only 149 kg, the Yamaha R2 has created a new record. It is now the lightest bike in its segment, beating competitors like the KTM RC 200 and the Hero Karizma XMR.

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Packed with mind-blowing tech and features.

Yamaha has loaded this new bike with advanced features perfect for the young generation. It gets Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) with three riding modes: Street, Sport, and Rain. You also get a 5-inch full-colour TFT display, traction control, an assist and slipper clutch, and dual-channel ABS. The mid and top models feature a segment-first bi-directional quick shifter and body-coloured alloy wheels. The R2 M pack adds a preload-adjustable suspension, adjustable levers, a faux suede seat, a silver swingarm, and a smart key system.

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Yamaha R2: Price, variants, and delivery details.

The Yamaha R2 model comes in 3 variants and 5 attractive colours: Metallic Black, Dark Bluish Grey, Matte White Pearl, Racing Blue, and Metallic Grey. The base variant costs ₹2.30 lakh, the Quick Shifter variant is priced at ₹2.39 lakh, and the top-end YZF-R2 M variant will set you back by ₹2.53 lakh (all ex-showroom prices). These new Yamaha R2 bikes will be sold exclusively through Yamaha Blue Square dealerships. Deliveries are set to begin from mid-September 2026. The R2 will join the R15, MT-15, and XSR 155 in Yamaha's Indian lineup.