Yamaha YZF-R2 launched at ₹2.31 lakh, enters 200cc segment
Yamaha has launched the YZF-R2 in India at an approximate ₹2.31 lakh (ex-showroom), bringing the brand into the premium 200cc motorcycle segment. The 204cc sportbike is positioned around a combination of usable performance, low weight and full-fairing styling for buyers looking at motorcycles above the entry-level segment.
Yamaha YZF-R2 price and positioning
At an approximate ₹2.31 lakh, the YZF-R2 targets riders shopping in the premium 200cc space. Its positioning puts the bike into consideration for buyers who want a Yamaha sportbike with more capacity than the smaller offerings in the range, while still keeping weight under control.
What's new on the YZF-R2
The YZF-R2 uses a 204cc petrol engine producing 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm. The motorcycle uses a manual six-speed transmission and is built around a high-tensile-steel-tube diamond frame. For buyers comparing motorcycles on outright specifications, those figures provide a clearer picture of where the R2 fits in the segment.
Yamaha YZF-R2 specifications at a glance
- 204cc engine producing 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm
- Manual transmission with 6 gears
- High-tensile-steel-tube diamond frame
- Kerb weight of 150 kg
- Approximate ex-showroom price of ₹2.31 lakh
Who does the YZF-R2 compete with?
The YZF-R2 enters the premium 200cc segment with a 150kg kerb weight and 26.5 PS on tap. That combination makes weight and power relevant factors for riders comparing motorcycles in this category, particularly those looking beyond basic commuter-oriented machines.
The bike is available in Metallic Grey, Matte White Pearl, Racing Blue, Dark Bluish Gray and Metallic Black. It also gets tubeless tyres, adding to the practical specification list for buyers considering the motorcycle for regular use.
Would the YZF-R2's 204cc engine, 150kg kerb weight and ₹2.31 lakh approximate price be enough to make it your pick in the premium 200cc segment?
Yamaha YZF-R2 — the numbers
Price
₹2,31,000
Ex-showroom, pooled across the market
On-road, estimated
Our estimate for the entry price, not a published figure: road tax, insurance and registration at blended rates for each state. Your dealer's quote will differ.
The detail
Specifications(1)
Colours (5)
- Metallic Grey
- Matte White Pearl
- Racing Blue
- Dark Bluish Gray
- Metallic Black
TT Score
The Yamaha YZF-R2 looks like a strong-value lightweight sports bike on paper, but its everyday practicality and only medium-confidence data keep it from scoring higher.
Who it suits
- Performance-focused commuter — The 204 cc engine makes 26.5 PS and the 150 kg kerb weight keeps the package relatively light for daily use.
- First-time sports-bike buyer — The approximate ₹2.31 lakh ex-showroom entry price and 6-speed manual transmission offer a relatively accessible route into a sports-bike format.
- Riders wanting low running costs — It uses petrol and has a relatively small 204 cc engine, which should make routine fuel use less demanding than larger sports bikes.
Worth knowing
- · The approximate ₹2.31 lakh ex-showroom price translates to estimated on-road costs of about ₹2.51–₹2.67 lakh depending on state.
- · The data does not provide fuel-economy figures, seating details, load capacity or ride-height information, so everyday practicality cannot be judged confidently
- · Safety equipment data is limited to the listed tubeless tyres, so the safety score is necessarily conservative.
Turbo Truth's own rating, weighed up from the published prices, specifications and owner ratings on this page — for an Indian buyer, against others in the same segment. It is not a road test: we have not ridden or driven this vehicle.
Compiled by Turbo Truth from publicly available figures on 28 Aug 2026. Prices are ex-showroom and change without notice; confirm at the dealership before you buy.
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