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From 5 stories, the newest dated 9 Oct 2026. Summary written 14 Oct 2026.
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Yamaha sells scooters and motorcycles in India, including the Fascino 125, RayZR 125, FZ series, XSR155, R15 and MT-15. [1] source: ET Auto Retail India Yamaha Motor launched the YZF-R2 200cc motorcycle range in India in August 2026, with sales through Yamaha Blue Square dealerships. [2] source: Business Today
In October 2026, Yamaha announced limited-period festive offers on the Fascino 125, RayZR 125, FZ series, XSR155, R15 and MT-15, with down payments starting from ₹2,499. [1] source: ET Auto Retail The schemes do not apply in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. [1] source: ET Auto Retail In August 2026, Yamaha opened refundable ₹10,000 pre-bookings for the R2 ahead of its 27 August launch. [3] source: Business Today The YZF-R2 range is priced from Rs 2.31 lakh to Rs 2.53 lakh across three variants, and its 204cc engine makes 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm. [2] source: Business Today Delhi ex-showroom pricing starts at Rs 230,500, about Rs 55,650 above the base R15. [4] source: Business Today Business Today reported 5,000 pre-launch bookings, with deliveries beginning in September 2026. [5] source: Business Today The variants reach dealerships from mid-September 2026. [2] source: Business Today
Yamaha positions the R2 above the R15. [3] source: Business Today It is expected to compete with the KTM RC 200 and Hero Karizma XMR. [3] source: Business Today
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What is Yamaha's current strategy in India?
Yamaha launched the YZF-R2 in India in August 2026, priced from Rs 2.31 lakh to Rs 2.53 lakh, after opening refundable ₹10,000 pre-bookings in August 2026. In October 2026 it announced festive offers with down payments starting from ₹2,499. [1] source: ET Auto Retail[2] source: Business Today[3] source: Business Today
Who are Yamaha's main competitors?
Yamaha's R2, which sits above the R15, is expected to compete with the KTM RC 200 and Hero Karizma XMR in the sub-300cc supersport segment. [3] source: Business Today
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