The fully-faired sportsbike has started arriving at all Blue Square (BSQ) dealerships as Yamaha begins the official handover ceremony in the next few days
Yamaha R2 was launched on August 27, 2026 in the Indian market. The first deliveries of the fully-faired sportsbike were promised from mid-September onwards across the country. Hence, the motorcycles have started arriving at all Blue Square (BSQ) dealerships as Yamaha begins the official handover ceremony in the next few days. The fully-faired 200cc bike is available in three variants namely YZF-R2, YZF-R2 (Quick Shifter) and YZF-R2 M at price points of Rs 2,30,500, Rs 2,39,500 and Rs 2,53,000, respectively, in India.
Built on an all-new platform, the fully-faired sportsbike will directly rival KTM RC 200 and Hero Karizma XMR 210 in India. The R2 is Yamaha’s first offering in the highly competitive 200cc segment as it has been positioned above the R15 series of motorcycles in our country. The base variant will be available in Metallic Black and Dark Bluish Gray colours as it flaunts all-black front and rear wheels along with a matte-finished seat.
The mid-spec grade gets Matte White Pearl and Racing Blue colour options. It also features body coloured alloy wheels, model-specific graphics, and premium material finishes. The top-end R2M trim comes in an exclusive Metallic Gray colour with a premium 3D embossed emblem, a faux suede-finished seat, a silver-finished swingarm, and a shot-blasted muffler end cap.
Most of the striking visual elements are inspired by the brand’s flagship motorcycle, which is the R1. On the other hand, the overall design takes cues from Yamaha’s latest global R-series motorcycles. The sportsbike houses a compact bi-functional LED headlight flanked by dual LED position lights at the front fascia. The aerodynamics of the R2 are inspired by the R9 with the sculpted front fairing and tightly wrapped bodywork at the helm.
Some of the notable features onboard the Yamaha R2 are 17-inch wheels, Traction Control System (TCS), Assist & Slipper Clutch, Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) with ride modes (Street, Sport and Rain), 5-inch full-colour TFT display, Smart Key System 37 mm upside-down (USD) front forks, and dual-channel ABS. In addition, the mid and top variants also boast of a Bi-Directional Quick Shifter.
The range-topping R2M will be available with adjustable front suspension, rear shockers, clutch and brake levers. Sitting on a newly developed high-tensile steel tube diamond frame, Yamaha R2 is powered by a 204cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled fuel-injected engine which generates max power of 26.1 bhp and peak torque of 19.1 Nm. The R2 is the lightest motorcycle in its segment with an overall kerb weight of just 149 kg.
