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Yamaha R2 launched today, prices begin at Rs 2.30 lakh
Yamaha has launched the all-new R2 in India starting at Rs 2.30 lakh ex-showroom, with a 204cc engine, three variants and deliveries beginning mid-September.
Yamaha’s all-new R2 has been launched in India, with the base variant priced at Rs 2.30 lakh ex-showroom.
The R2 Quick Shifter comes in at Rs 2.39 lakh, while the flagship R2M tops the range at 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, mated to a six-speed gearbox with assist-slipper clutch.
At 149kg kerb weight, the R2 undercuts competitors such as the KTM RC 200 and Hero Karizma XMR by 11 to 14kg.
Deliveries of the new sportbike will begin from mid-September 2026 through Yamaha’s Blue Square dealership network.
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.
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.
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