Yamaha
Yamaha R2 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 204cc single producing 26.5 bhp and 19.1 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 149 kg the power-to-weight figure is 178 bhp per tonne, which ranks 21 of 73 in its class here.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 204 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 26.5 bhp
- Torque
- 19.1 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 35 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 149 kg
- Fuel tank
- 12 L
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Ground clearance
- 170 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1340 mm
- Length
- 1980 mm
- Width
- 700 mm
- Height
- 1140 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 282 mm
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
- Rear suspension
- Linked - Type Monocross Suspension
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-R17
Source: Yamaha official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The R2 weighs 149 kg with fluids, has an 810 mm seat, 170 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1340 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 12 litres, good for about 414 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/80-17 front and 140/70-R17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against RC 200, R15 V4 and Apache RR 310
Against RC 200, R15 V4 or Apache RR 310, it gets usb charging port that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: hazard lamps, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the R2 has
- USB charging port
Rivals have, it lacks
- Hazard lamps
Colours
- Matte White Pearl
- Dark Bluish Gray
- Metallic Black
- Racing Blue
- Metallic Gray
R2 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the R2?
- It uses a 204cc engine producing 26.5 bhp and 19.1 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the R2 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 810 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the R2 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the R2 have?
- 20 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
R2 from
₹2.31 Lakh