Yamaha YZF-R2 Launches in India at INR 230,500

Yamaha YZF-R2 Launches in India at INR 230,500

On August 27, India Yamaha Motor launched the Yamaha YZF-R2 motorcycle in India with a starting price of INR 230,500. The motorcycle marks Yamaha’s entry into the 200cc segment with a newly developed 204cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine. The powertrain produces 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm of peak torque. Yamaha says the motorcycle uses a high-tensile steel diamond frame and weighs 149 kg, making it the lightest motorcycle in its segment. The model also combines its compact engine and chassis with a range of electronic and mechanical features intended to enhance performance, control, and everyday riding capability.

Features and Equipment

The motorcycle comes with 17-inch wheels, 37 mm upside-down front forks, a rear monoshock, traction control, an assist and slipper clutch, and dual-channel ABS. Yamaha Ride Control provides Street, Sport, and Rain riding modes, allowing riders to select different operating characteristics according to conditions. The motorcycle also receives a 5-inch full-color TFT display for vehicle information. The YZF-R2M variant adds a smart key system and adjustable front forks, rear shock absorbers, clutch lever, and brake lever. The second variant is also equipped with Yamaha’s third-generation bi-directional quick shifter, expanding the model’s performance-oriented equipment package.

Yamaha YZF-R2 Powertrain and Chassis

The 204cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine is the central technical feature of the motorcycle, producing 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm of peak torque. Its high-tensile steel diamond frame supports a 149 kg overall weight, which Yamaha identifies as the lightest in the segment. The chassis combines 17-inch wheels with 37 mm upside-down front forks and a rear monoshock. This hardware is complemented by traction control, an assist and slipper clutch, and dual-channel ABS. Together, these systems give the motorcycle a combination of performance-focused hardware and rider-control technology while maintaining the model’s positioning within the 200cc motorcycle category.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price and engine specification of the Yamaha YZF-R2?
The Yamaha YZF-R2 starts at INR 230,500 in India and uses a newly developed 204cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine. The engine produces 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm of peak torque, while the motorcycle weighs 149 kg. Its equipment includes traction control, Yamaha Ride Control with Street, Sport, and Rain modes, an assist and slipper clutch, dual-channel ABS, 17-inch wheels, 37 mm upside-down front forks, a rear monoshock, and a 5-inch full-color TFT display. The YZF-R2M adds a smart key system, adjustable suspension and controls, and a third-generation bi-directional quick shifter.