Yamaha R2 vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Yamaha R2 and Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹4,559 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Vitpilen 250 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the R2 and 7/10 for the Vitpilen 250.
Category by category
Price
Vitpilen 250
The Vitpilen 250 starts ₹4,559 lower (₹2,26,937 against ₹2,31,496), about ₹140 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Vitpilen 250
Vitpilen 250 claims 37 kmpl against 35 kmpl. That is roughly ₹767 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Vitpilen 250
Vitpilen 250 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 187 against 178 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
R2
R2 is 14.800000000000011 kg lighter and lower in the seat (810 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the R2 if
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Yamaha's bigger service network matters
- your priority is highway commuting
- your priority is first big-bike upgrade
Buy the Vitpilen 250 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is spirited riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | R2 | Vitpilen 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,31,496 | ₹2,26,937 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,63,188 | ₹2,58,507 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,28,600 | ₹1,32,435 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹12,632 | ₹12,408 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,34,420 | ₹4,33,350 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | YamahaR2 | HusqvarnaVitpilen 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,31,496 | ₹2,26,937 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,340 | ₹7,200 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 204 cc | 249 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 26.5 bhp | 30.6 bhp |
| Torque | 19.1 Nm | 25 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 35 kmpl | 37 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 149 kg | 163.8 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 13.5 L |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm | 1368 mm |
| Length | 1980 mm | — |
| Width | 700 mm | — |
| Height | 1140 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 282 mm | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) | WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter |
| Rear suspension | Linked - Type Monocross Suspension | WP APEX Monoshock, preload adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 110/70-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-R17 | 150/60-R17 |
R2 vs Vitpilen 250: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the R2 or the Vitpilen 250?
- The Vitpilen 250 is cheaper by ₹4,559 at the base variant (₹2,26,937 against ₹2,31,496 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the R2 or the Vitpilen 250?
- The Vitpilen 250 claims 37 kmpl against 35 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the R2 and Vitpilen 250 in Delhi?
- About ₹4,681: roughly ₹2,63,188 for the R2 and ₹2,58,507 for the Vitpilen 250, 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 ₹4,33,350 for the Vitpilen 250, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Vitpilen 250 comes out ₹1,070 ahead.
