Yamaha R2 Launches at ₹2.31 Lakh With 204cc Engine and 26hp Output

If you have spent months wringing every ounce of performance out of a 155cc motor, Yamaha finally has your answer. The company rolled out the all-new R2 in India at a starting price of ₹2.31 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It fills a glaring void in the Japanese manufacturer's domestic showroom floor, sitting directly between the entry-level R15 and the high-ticket R3.

For riders caught between an underpowered commuter chassis and an expensive multi-cylinder leap, the math changes overnight. The motorcycle arrives across multiple trims, capped by a premium R2 M variant that bolts on adjustable suspension and a keyless ignition system. Buyers can pick from four paint finishes: Deep Purplish Blue Metallic Y, Mat Yellowish White Pearl 1, Black Metallic X, and Dark Bluish Gray Metallic 8.

204cc DOHC Powertrain and Mechanical Hardware

At the core of the motorcycle sits a liquid-cooled, 204cc single-cylinder motor running a double-overhead camshaft (DOHC) and four-valve head. The engine produces 26hp at 10,000rpm alongside 19.1Nm of peak torque at 8,000rpm, channeling drive through a six-speed transmission equipped with an assist and slipper clutch. Power delivery feeds through an electronically controlled throttle, allowing riders to toggle between three distinct riding modes: Street, Sport, and Rain.

Top speed clocks in between 155 and 160 km/h, while fuel economy figures range between 35 and 47 km/l depending on throttle aggression. The fuel tank carries 12 litres.

Chassis Balance and Electronic Controls

Yamaha built the R2 around a backbone-type steel tube diamond frame engineered to balance street stability with track agility. Up front, 37mm upside-down (USD) forks soak up surface imperfections, paired with a linked-type Monocross shock absorber out back. Braking hardware comprises a single 282mm disc up front and a 220mm disc at the rear, monitored by a dual-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

The motorcycle rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels shod in tubeless tyres—a 100/80 section up front and a chunky 140/70 section at the rear. The bike measures 1,980mm in length, 700mm in width, and 1,140mm in height, holding a 1,340mm wheelbase. An unladen ground clearance of 170mm clears routine speed breakers, while an 810mm saddle height keeps the stance focused yet manageable.

Cockpit technology centers on a 5-inch full-colour thin-film-transistor (TFT) screen running Bluetooth connectivity through Yamaha’s Y-Connect suite. Switchable traction control comes standard, guarding rear-wheel traction over slick surfaces.

Market Context: Yamaha’s supersport ladder in India historically suffered from an aggressive pricing gulf. While the R15 captured novice track enthusiasts, the imported R3 sat financially out of reach for thousands of graduating riders. By slotting a 26hp single at the ₹2.31 lakh threshold, Yamaha anchors its performance base squarely inside India's expanding 200cc-to-250cc performance bracket.

The base R2 enters showrooms at an accessible 149 kg kerb weight, while the quickshifter-equipped R2 QS and flagship R2 M tip the scales slightly higher at 150 kg. With deliveries timed across the current holiday period, prospective buyers can inspect dealership units nationwide ahead of 2026 delivery schedules.