Yamaha has officially launched the R2 in India, with the base variant starting at Rs 2.30 lakh ex-showroom.
Buyers can also opt for the R2 Quick Shifter at Rs 2.39 lakh or the flagship R2M at Rs 2.53 lakh, both ex-showroom.
Power comes from 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.
The motorcycle tips the scales at just 149kg, undercutting rivals like the KTM RC 200 and Hero Karizma XMR by 11 to 14kg.
Deliveries of the Yamaha R2 will begin from mid-September 2026 through the brand’s Blue Square dealerships.
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.
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.
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