- Newest teaser exhibits glimpses of its design
- Pre-bookings already open
- Official launch on 27 August
Yamaha has launched one other teaser of its upcoming sportbike, which is more likely to be the R2. Pre-bookings for the bike have already opened, and the official launch is scheduled to happen in two days, on 27 August, 2026. The most recent teaser exhibits chiselled and layered physique panels of the bike with the Yamaha brand.
Concrete particulars in regards to the R2 are usually not obtainable but, and we now have solely been doing guesswork up to now. The idea is that the bike shall be powered by an enlarged model of the R15’s 155cc, liquid-cooled engine and can produce energy and torque. A secure guess could be round 25bhp and 20Nm. Issues like a six-speed gearbox, help and slipper clutch, and a fast shifter (maybe elective) will definitely be obtainable. The R15, to your reference, makes 18.1bhp and 14.2Nm.
The R15 is already a closely loaded bike when it comes to expertise, and we imagine the R2 will take issues a step additional. It would come outfitted with goodies like trip modes and cruise management. The phenomenally sporty and communicative chassis bundle ought to be retained from the R15, after all, with some adjustments to accommodate an even bigger engine and better efficiency. The design, in the meantime, could possibly be as aggressive because the R15, maybe with larger proportions and winglets.
That mentioned, Yamaha may also shock us by accompanying the R2 with one thing larger, possibly the globally revered R7. Keep tuned as we deliver you all of the updates from the launch occasion on 27 August.
