BMW Motorrad G310 RR vs Yamaha R2
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BMW Motorrad G310 RR and Yamaha R2 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The G310 RR costs ₹58,498 more than the R2, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 25% extra.
The R2 takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the G310 RR and 7/10 for the R2.
Category by category
Price
R2
The R2 starts ₹58,498 lower (₹2,31,496 against ₹2,89,994), about ₹1,860 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
R2
R2 claims 35 kmpl against 30 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,878 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
G310 RR
G310 RR has the better power-to-weight ratio: 193 against 178 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
R2
R2 adds traction control that the G310 RR does not have on any variant.
Features
R2
R2 gets rear monoshock, slipper clutch, bluetooth connectivity and usb charging port.
City manners
R2
R2 is 25 kg lighter and lower in the seat (810 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
G310 RR
G310 RR comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the R2.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the G310 RR if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is weekend sports riding
- your priority is a faired 300cc bike
Buy the R2 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Yamaha's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | G310 RR | R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,89,994 | ₹2,31,496 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹3,28,644 | ₹2,63,188 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,52,990 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹15,776 | ₹12,632 |
| Five-year total | ₹5,27,410 | ₹4,34,420 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BMW MotorradG310 RR | YamahaR2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,89,994 | ₹2,31,496 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹9,200 | ₹7,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 312.1 cc | 204 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Water Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 33.5 bhp | 26.5 bhp |
| Torque | 27.3 Nm | 19.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 30 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | — | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 160 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 174 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | 11 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 811 mm | 810 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm | 1340 mm |
| Length | 2001 mm | 1980 mm |
| Width | 767 mm | 700 mm |
| Height | 1135 mm | 1140 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 282 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 220 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside down fork, Ø 41 mm | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut | Linked - Type Monocross Suspension |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-R17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-R17 | 140/70-R17 |
G310 RR vs R2: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the G310 RR or the R2?
- The R2 is cheaper by ₹58,498 at the base variant (₹2,31,496 against ₹2,89,994 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the G310 RR or the R2?
- The R2 claims 35 kmpl against 30 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the G310 RR and R2 in Delhi?
- About ₹65,456: roughly ₹3,28,644 for the G310 RR and ₹2,63,188 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 ₹5,27,410 for the G310 RR and ₹4,34,420 for the R2, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The R2 comes out ₹92,990 ahead.
