Yamaha R2 vs Raptee.HV T30
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha R2 and Raptee.HV T30 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹7,504 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The R2 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the R2 and 6.5/10 for the T30.
Category by category
Price
R2
The R2 starts ₹7,504 lower (₹2,31,496 against ₹2,39,000), about ₹240 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
T30
The T30 is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Performance
R2
R2 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 178 against 167 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
R2
R2 adds traction control that the T30 does not have on any variant.
Features
T30
T30 gets turn-by-turn navigation, keyless start, fast charging and regenerative braking and 3 more items.
City manners
R2
R2 is 28 kg lighter and taller in the seat (810 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
T30
T30 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the R2.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the R2 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Yamaha's bigger service network matters
Buy the T30 if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is daily commuting without petrol
- your priority is riders who want a bike, not a scooter
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | R2 | T30 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,31,496 | ₹2,39,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,63,188 | ₹2,54,398 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹1,28,600 | ₹10,425 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹12,632 | ₹12,212 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,34,420 | ₹2,87,035 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaR2 | Raptee.HVT30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,31,496 | ₹2,39,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,340 | ₹7,580 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 204 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | — |
| Power | 26.5 bhp | — |
| Torque | 19.1 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 35 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | — |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 22 kW |
| Battery | — | 5.4 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 200 km |
| Charging time | — | 1 hrs |
| Top speed | — | 135 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 177 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | — |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 161 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Length | 1980 mm | — |
| Width | 700 mm | — |
| Height | 1140 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 282 mm | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) | USD fork 37mm |
| Rear suspension | Linked - Type Monocross Suspension | Preload Adjustable Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 110/70-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-R17 | 150/60-R17 |
R2 vs T30: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the R2 or the T30?
- The R2 is cheaper by ₹7,504 at the base variant (₹2,31,496 against ₹2,39,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the R2 and T30 in Delhi?
- About ₹8,790: roughly ₹2,63,188 for the R2 and ₹2,54,398 for the T30, 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 ₹4,34,420 for the R2 and ₹2,87,035 for the T30, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The T30 comes out ₹1,47,385 ahead.
