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There's speculation that Yamaha will launch the sport bike YZF-R2 in India as early as August 27, 2026. The "YZF-R2" name was trademarked in India in December 2025, seen as a move to expand the R series lineup beyond the popular R15.
If you're going to carry the R name, there's no room for half-measures. India is a market packed with fast, young riders. This could be the next bike for the guys who sharpened their skills on the R15. How far they push it into being a machine you can really attack corners on — I'm itching to find out on track.
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Just being the little brother to the popular R15 already raises expectations.
How far ahead of launch is it usually normal for a new name to get trademarked?
Depends on the case, but plenty of manufacturers lock in a name roughly half a year to a year ahead.
India's sport 125-250cc class has become a real battleground lately, with every manufacturer launching new models.
With the R3 below the R15, an R2 filling the gap in between is a clear, sensible naming choice.
Even a clear name is disappointing if the contents just turn out to be a rehash of the R15.
Already trademarked back in December 2025 means they've been preparing for nearly a year now.
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