Yamaha has revealed pricing for its new R2 motorcycle, launched in India at Rs 2.30 lakh ex-showroom for the base variant.
The R2 Quick Shifter is priced at Rs 2.39 lakh, with the top-spec R2M rounding out the range at Rs 2.53 lakh, both ex-showroom.
A new 204cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine powers the bike, producing 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm of torque through a six-speed gearbox with assist-slipper clutch.
The R2 weighs just 149kg, giving it an 11 to 14kg weight advantage over rivals like the KTM RC 200 and Hero Karizma XMR.
Yamaha will begin deliveries of the R2 from mid-September 2026 through its Blue Square dealership network in 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.
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.
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