Yamaha has launched its new R2 motorcycle in India, with the base trim priced at Rs 2.30 lakh ex-showroom.

The lineup extends to the R2 Quick Shifter at Rs 2.39 lakh and the top-tier R2M at Rs 2.53 lakh, both ex-showroom.

The R2 runs on 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.

Weighing 149kg, the bike is 11 to 14kg lighter than rivals including the KTM RC 200 and Hero Karizma XMR.

Yamaha will start deliveries of the R2 from mid-September 2026 via its Blue Square dealerships in India.

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.

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.

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Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max globally, equipping the phone with a 10,000mAh battery, the largest fitted to any Xiaomi smartphone to date.

The battery is supported by 100W wired charging, giving the device a standout combination of endurance and fast top-up speed.

The global rollout on August 27 also included the standard Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro as part of the same lineup refresh.

India pricing and availability have not been officially confirmed, but earlier reports suggest the Pro and Pro Max variants could launch in the country on September 15.

Globally, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max starts at JPY 79,980, roughly Rs 48,000, for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration.

The global launch also included the standard Redmi Note 17 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro, both positioned below the Pro Max in Xiaomi’s refreshed lineup.

India pricing for the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has not yet been officially announced, though industry watchers expect it to carry a premium of roughly Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000 over its predecessor, the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, which launched at Rs 37,999.

The jump to a 10,000mAh battery marks a significant increase over typical flagship and mid-range battery capacities in the Indian market, most of which remain in the 5,000mAh to 7,000mAh range.

Xiaomi has not detailed the exact India availability channels yet, though its recent Redmi Note launches have typically been sold through Flipkart, the Mi India online store and offline retail partners.

The Redmi Note series remains one of Xiaomi’s best-selling smartphone lines in India, with the Pro Max positioning aimed at buyers seeking flagship-adjacent features at a mid-range price point.

The phone features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision streaming, with peak brightness rated up to 3,500 nits.

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Realme has officially launched the P4s 5G in India.

Prices for the phone start at Rs 34,999, with two higher-storage variants also available.

The base 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 34,999, the 8GB plus 256GB model costs Rs 37,999, and the top 12GB plus 256GB configuration is priced at Rs 41,999.

The phone packs an 8,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, one of the larger capacities available in its price segment.

The display is a 144Hz, 1.5K Samsung AMOLED panel rated for up to 6,500 nits of peak brightness.

The first sale will begin on September 3, 2026, at 12 PM, with the phone available through Flipkart and Realme’s own website.

Realme is offering a Rs 3,000 bank discount alongside 12 months of no-cost EMI as part of the launch offers.

The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chipset paired with a dedicated HyperVision+ AI gaming chip, aimed at improving sustained gaming performance.

On the camera front, the P4s 5G carries a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS alongside an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, catering to both everyday photography and low-light shooting.

The phone also carries IP69, IP68 and IP66 ratings for dust and water resistance, a combination not commonly found at this price point.

It ships with Android 16 out of the box and is available in green and beige-brown colour options, based on pre-launch teasers from the company.

The base 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 34,999, the 8GB plus 256GB model costs Rs 37,999, and the top 12GB plus 256GB configuration is priced at Rs 41,999.

The phone packs an 8,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support, one of the larger capacities available in its price segment.

The display is a 144Hz, 1.5K Samsung AMOLED panel rated for up to 6,500 nits of peak brightness.

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