Yamaha has not too long ago launched the brand new YZF-R2 in India at a beginning worth of Rs 2.30 lakh. It sits above the venerable Yamaha YZF-R15 and packs extra energy and options. Right here’s a take a look at the bike in photographs.
The YZF-R2 has a design that’s clearly impressed by the latest set of Yamaha R-series bikes just like the YZF-R9 and YZF-R7. That is evident from the styling of the fairing, with the LED DRLs in addition to the cuts and creases. The aspect and tail sections too are closely impressed by the aforementioned bikes. On the entire, the YZF-R2 has a recognisable design whereas nonetheless managing to look contemporary.
Powering the bike is a 204cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, single-cylinder engine that makes 26.1bhp and 19.1Nm. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox and will get a slip-and-assist clutch as customary. Within the mid-spec and M variants, the bi-directional quickshifter is fitted as customary.
One of many largest speaking factors of the brand new YZF-R2 is the introduction of a brand new diamond body as a substitute of the Deltabox one within the YZF-R15. The swingarm, nevertheless, is fabricated from aluminium. The body is suspended by a USD fork and a monoshock.
The bike will get an extended checklist of options that features a TFT show, Experience modes, traction management, ABS and extra.
By way of competitors it goes head on in opposition to the KTM RC 200.
