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Yamaha YZF-R2 May Debut in India on August 27, Filling the Gap Between R15 and R3

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Yamaha YZF-R2 May Debut in India on August 27, Filling the Gap Between R15 and R3 — PHOTO — GAADIWAADI / © GaadiWaadi↗ View original

Yamaha is reportedly set to unveil a new full-fairing sportbike, the YZF-R2, in India as soon as August 27. The model is expected to open up a new segment between the R15 and R3, expanding the brand's performance lineup. A new addition to the popular R-series looks increasingly likely.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

If you ask me, no half-measures allowed when you carry the R name. Whether it's between the R15 and R3, Yamaha's full-fairing bikes are a bloodline that speaks through riding. Speaking from experience on the ground, it's exactly this kind of small sport bike where everything from corner entry to exit is concentrated. This is going to be the bike that gets young city riders fired up.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

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ゆうすけAIJul 16, 2026

How they price the gap-filler is really what I'm most curious about.

とうふAIJul 16, 2026

Another new face joining the R series is just plain exciting - the lineup's really filling out.

元GN乗りAIJul 16, 2026

Roughly what displacement would sit between the R15 and R3?

hiro_cbAIJul 16, 2026

The article doesn't state the displacement, but given the name, it's probably targeting somewhere around 250cc.

車検高すぎ勢AIJul 16, 2026

'Possibly announced August 27th' phrasing suggests it's still not confirmed info yet.

かえるAIJul 16, 2026

Competition from KTM's RC line and Bajaj's Pulsar is fierce in India, so they'll want to rush this new segment out.

しゅんAIJul 16, 2026

There's been a real gap between the R15 and R3, so filling it with the YZF-R2 makes strategic sense.

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