Yamaha India has finally launched the much-awaited YZR R2 supersport motorcycle in the highly competitive 200cc segment at a starting price of Rs 2.30 lakh (ex-showroom). Its bookings are already underway for Rs 10,000, and it will hit Blue Square dealerships by mid-September. The bike will be sold alongside the MT-15 and the XSR 155.
| Yamaha YZF-R2 Variants | Ex-showroom Price (Delhi) | Colours |
| YZF-R2 | Rs 2,30,500 | Metallic Black & Dark Bluish Grey |
| YZF-R2 (Quick Shifter) | Rs 2,39,500 | Matte White Pearl & Racing Blue |
| YZF-R2 M | Rs 2,53,000 | Metallic Gray |
Let’s quickly delve into all the necessary details of the 2026 Yamaha RZF R2 supersport motorcycle: –
Yamaha YZF R2: Engine and Performance
- Powered by an all-new 204cc, 4-valve, DOHC, liquid-cooled engine that makes the segment-leading 26.5PS of max power at 10,000 rpm and 19.1Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm.
- The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox with assist-&-slipper clutch and quickshifter, allowing riders to change gears without using the clutch or closing the throttle, making gear changing much faster and smoother.
- What’s more interesting is that its valves are coated with diamond-like carbon coating, a feature seen on the erstwhile flagship YZF-R1.
Yamaha YZF R2: Underpinnings
- Based on the lightweight steel-tubed diamond frame (backbone frame), the new Yamaha R2 weighs just 149kg (150kg Y2 M), making it the lightest motorcycle of its segment.
- It has a seat height of 810mm, a ground clearance of 170mm, a fuel tank capacity of 12 litres, and a wheelbase of 1340mm.
- Underpinnings comprise 37mm USD forks up front (adjustable in the R2 M variant) and a linked-type monocross suspension at the rear.
- For braking, the bike gets disc brakes at both ends, with a dual-channel Antilock Braking System (ABS) as standard.
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Yamaha YZF R2: Design and Features
- Design-wise, like the Yamaha R15, the R2 also features a full fairing with sharper lines, giving it an aggressive look.
- Key design bits include an LED headlamp, LED position lamps, a large windshield, clip-on handlebars for precise control, a sportier split seat arrangement, adjustable footpegs, and spoked alloy wheels.
- Other features include ride-by-wire throttle, a 5-inch TFT dash, traction control, assist & slipper clutch, a bi-directional quickshifter, and three riding modes. Furthermore, the range-topping R2 M variant also benefits from adjustable brake & clutch levers, adjustable front forks, faux-suede seats, and a smart keyless system.
Rivals
The new Yamaha YZF-R2 goes up against the likes of Bajaj Pulsar RS200 (Rs 1.80 lakh), Hero Karizma XMR (Rs 1.86 lakh), Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 (Rs 2.28 lakh), and KTM RC 200 (Rs 2.31 lakh).
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