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Yamaha Globally Launches Made-in-India YZF-R2 in 200cc Segment
Yamaha has launched a new motorcycle called the YZF-R2 in India.
The bike was made at Yamaha's factory in Chennai and was introduced as a global launch.
It is a lightweight sportsbike placed above the YZF-R15.
Its liquid-cooled engine is described as either 200cc or 204cc in the reports.
The engine produces about 26.5 units of power and 19.1 Nm of torque.
Buyers can reserve the motorcycle by paying Rs 10,000, which will count toward the final price.
Deliveries are expected to start in mid-September.
The bike has safety and riding features such as traction control, riding modes, and ABS.
Yamaha says the engine was built from scratch rather than enlarged from an older platform.
India Yamaha Motor launched the YZF-R2 globally from its Chennai manufacturing unit at Rs 2.30 lakh, or Rs 2,30,500 ex-showroom in Delhi.
The lightweight sportbike is positioned above the YZF-R15 and marks Yamaha's entry into India's 200cc segment.
The newly developed liquid-cooled engine is described as 200cc in one report and 204cc in another, producing 26.5 bhp or PS and 19.1 Nm of torque.
Pre-bookings began earlier this month with a Rs 10,000 token amount adjustable against the final purchase price; deliveries are scheduled for mid-September.
The YZF-R2 includes traction control, selectable riding modes, an assist and slipper clutch, upside-down front forks, and dual-channel ABS as standard.
- Who
- India Yamaha Motor launched the YZF-R2, with Hajime Aota representing Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. and the Yamaha Motor India Group.
- What
- Yamaha launched the YZF-R2, a lightweight sportbike with a newly developed liquid-cooled engine.
- Where
- The motorcycle was manufactured at Yamaha's Chennai unit in India.
- When
- The launch was announced on Thursday; pre-bookings began earlier this month and deliveries are scheduled for mid-September.
- Why
- The launch expands Yamaha's premium and supersport portfolio and marks its entry into India's 200cc motorcycle segment.
Key facts
- Motorcycle
- Yamaha YZF-R2
- Price
- Rs 2.30 lakh; one report gives Rs 2,30,500 ex-showroom in Delhi
- Manufacturing
- Yamaha's Chennai unit, India
- Engine
- Newly developed liquid-cooled engine, reported as 200cc in one article and 204cc in another
- Output
- 26.5 bhp or PS, depending on the report, and 19.1 Nm of peak torque
- Pre-booking
- Rs 10,000 token amount, adjustable against the final purchase price
- Variants and colours
- Three variants and five colour options
- Standard features
- Traction control, selectable riding modes, assist and slipper clutch, 37 mm upside-down front forks, and dual-channel ABS
Quotes
Hajime Aota
Chairman of the Yamaha Motor India group
“In the first half of 2026, Yamaha registered a robust growth of over 41 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in India. To sustain this success going forward and during the festive season, we have expanded our presence nationwide, while keeping our local research and development (R&D), and manufacturing capability in Chennai”
rediff.com
“India is no longer a domestic powerhouse. India is emerging as a global hub for Yamaha in engineering and manufacturing, and on top of that, exporting high-quality motorcycles designed for the world stage”
rediff.com
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