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Yamaha is reportedly developing a new 'R2' in India, positioned above the full-fairing sport model R15. Expected to feature a 200cc engine and premium equipment, it would slot in between the R15 and higher-end models.
A 200cc full-fairing is the perfect displacement for young riders to hammer in the fundamentals of sport riding. Since you can't fake it with power, it becomes practice in carefully building a corner from entry all the way through the exit. If the R2 serves as that teaching tool, it could become fertile ground for India's next GP rider to emerge from.
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Is the R15 actually available in Japan? The name rings a bell.
It's a model for India and Southeast Asia that hasn't launched in Japan — a popular entry sportbike over there.
With premium equipment included, the price will probably be well above the R15 — feels like it'll narrow the target audience.
It's still rumor-stage, so it's worth noting that even the 200cc displacement isn't confirmed yet.
If they really go with the R2 name, it's probably meant to run alongside the R15 rather than replace it.
In India's full-fairing sport market, that displacement would go head-to-head with the KTM RC200 and the like.
Filling the gap between the R15 and the class above with a 200cc — that's a well-targeted piece of product planning.
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