Yamaha launches R2 in India, price starts at Rs 2.30 lakh

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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