Yamaha Confirms India-Made R2 Sportsbike for August 2027
Yamaha has confirmed it will launch a new motorcycle in India in August 2027, widely believed to be the R2 fully-faired sportsbike, designed and manufactured entirely in India.
News · 1 min read · Published 27 July 2026
Written by Vivaan Kapoor, Bikes Editor
Highlights
- Yamaha has confirmed a new India launch for August 2027, widely believed to be the R2
- The bike would be designed, developed and manufactured entirely in India
- This would extend the R-series below the existing R15 in Yamaha's sportsbike lineup
Yamaha has confirmed it will launch a new motorcycle in India in August 2027, believed to be the highly anticipated R2 fully-faired sportsbike, which would be designed, developed and manufactured entirely in India. A fully India-developed R-series model, rather than an adapted global design, signals Yamaha treating the Indian market as a genuine engineering base rather than just a sales destination.
This adds to Yamaha's broader 2026-2027 two-wheeler push, which already includes electric models like the Aerox E and a planned entry into the maxi-scooter race alongside TVS and Honda.
We'll update this piece with confirmed specifications and pricing as Yamaha moves closer to the August 2027 launch.