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Yamaha is set to launch its YZF-R2 200cc sports bike in India within 30 days, directly competing with the KTM RC200.
Yamaha is gearing up to launch its new YZF-R2 in India within the next 30 days, introducing its first 200cc-class faired motorcycle to the market. This move is expected to intensify competition in a segment long dominated by the KTM RC200. The trademark filing for the YZF-R2 in India recently received 'Accepted and Advertised' status, indicating an imminent launch, with industry sources pinpointing it before the end of June 2026.
Expected to be priced between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 2.2 lakh (ex-showroom), the Yamaha YZF-R2 will directly rival the KTM RC 200. The motorcycle is slated for local manufacturing at Yamaha's Chennai facility, which will help maintain a competitive price point. The YZF-R2 is anticipated to feature advanced electronics, including switchable traction control, a bidirectional quickshifter, dual-channel ABS, and a TFT instrument console with turn-by-turn navigation, offering a comprehensive and competitive feature set for its price segment.
