Bajaj CNG Bike vs Yamaha R2
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj CNG Bike and Yamaha R2 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The R2 costs ₹1,27,259 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 122% extra.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹1,27,259 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹2,31,496), about ₹4,030 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 35 kmpl. That is roughly ₹15,861 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
R2
R2 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 178 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
R2
R2 adds dual-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake and more that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
R2
R2 gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, projector headlamp and colour tft console and 3 more items.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the R2.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
Buy the R2 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is highway commuting
- your priority is first big-bike upgrade
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CNG Bike | R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹2,31,496 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,19,400 | ₹2,62,700 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹49,295 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹5,732 | ₹12,608 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,04,427 | ₹4,33,908 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajCNG Bike | YamahaR2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,04,237 | ₹2,31,496 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,310 | ₹7,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 125 cc | 204 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 9.3 bhp | 26.5 bhp |
| Torque | 9.7 Nm | 19.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 91 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 93 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | — | 12 L |
| Seat height | 825 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Length | — | 1980 mm |
| Width | — | 700 mm |
| Height | — | 1140 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 282 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 220 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock Absorber | Linked - Type Monocross Suspension |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/80-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 120/70-16 | 140/70-R17 |
CNG Bike vs R2: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CNG Bike or the R2?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹1,27,259 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹2,31,496 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CNG Bike or the R2?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 35 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CNG Bike and R2 in Delhi?
- About ₹1,43,300: roughly ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike and ₹2,62,700 for the R2, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike and ₹4,33,908 for the R2, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹2,29,481 ahead.
