Yamaha Motor Unveils All-New YZF-R2 Supersport for India with 204cc Engine
Yamaha Motor announced the YZF-R2, a new 200cc-class supersport for India with a 204cc engine, going on sale in mid-September as a 2027 model.
- 204cc
- 149 kg
- 3
- 126-200cc
What Happened
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has developed the YZF-R2, a new supersport model powered by a newly developed 200cc engine. The motorcycle will reach Indian dealership floors in mid-September 2026 as a 2027 model, with production at India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. in India. The R2 sits above the YZF-R15, which already has a solid reputation in the Indian market, and was created around the concept of 'Concentrated Supersport Riding.'
The R2 is one of Yamaha Motor's high value-added models developed under the company's premium segment strategy for ASEAN and other emerging markets. It distills the high-performance feel and easy-to-ride character of the YZF-R1 and YZF-R9 into a 200cc-class package, with a newly designed engine, lightweight chassis and electronic control technologies. Three versions will be offered for a range of needs, from daily use to track days, appealing to new motorcyclists as well as riders entering serious supersport riding.
Yamaha Motor announces the YZF-R2 and its upcoming sale in India.
YZF-R2 goes on sale at Indian dealerships as a 2027 model.
- Newly developed 204cc liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, single-cylinder, 4-valve, fuel-injected engine with class-leading maximum power in the 126-200cc segment
- Semi-dry sump lubrication system that reduces engine resistance losses and increases power output
- Newly designed lightweight steel tube diamond frame for excellent handling
- Lightweight, slim chassis weighing 149 kg
- YCC-T electronically controlled throttle, a first in the 126-200cc segment
- Yamaha Ride Control (YRC), traction control, and 3rd-generation quickshifter
Why this matters
The YZF-R2 is part of Yamaha Motor's push to sell high value-added models in emerging markets with a new choice in India's 126-200cc supersport segment. By distilling the feel of flagship R1 and R9 models into a lighter, easier 149 kg package, it aims to attract both first-time supersport riders and those moving up from the YZF-R15. It is also the first in its segment with YCC-T electronic throttle control.
Terms in This Story
- Supersport
- A sport-oriented motorcycle category emphasizing performance, handling, and racing-inspired styling.
- YCC-T
- Yamaha's electronically controlled throttle, which regulates air intake electronically instead of using a mechanical throttle cable.
- YRC
- Yamaha Ride Control, an electronic system that lets riders select ride modes and settings.
- DOHC
- Double overhead camshaft, an engine layout with two camshafts in the cylinder head for more precise valve control.
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