Honda XR 300L vs Yamaha YZF-R2

Should you buy Honda XR 300L or Yamaha YZF-R2 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Honda XR 300L price in is Rs 1,83,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Yamaha YZF-R2 price in is Rs 2,30,500 (ex-showroom). On the other hand, the power and torque of YZF-R2 stand at 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm respectively. Honda offers the XR 300L in 2 colours whereas the Yamaha YZF-R2 comes in 5 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, YZF-R2 scores 4.3 .

XR 300L vs YZF-R2

Key Highlights	XR 300L	YZF-R2
Mileage	-	-
Max Power	-	26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm
Body Type	Off Road Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	Air Cooled Engine with Oil Cooler	Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve

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Basic Information	Honda XR 300L	Yamaha YZF-R2
On-Road Price	Rs.2,31,630* Onwards	Rs.2,61,506* Onwards
Mileage	-	-
Max Power	-	26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm
User Rating	-	4.3 Based on Yamaha YZF-R2 Reviews
Body Type	Off Road Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 6,347 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 7,165 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.11,767 XR 300L Insurance	Rs.12,566 YZF-R2 Insurance
Colours	Extreme RedShasta White	Metallic BlackDark Bluish Gray
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Honda XR 300L

Yamaha YZF-R2

On-Road Price

Rs.2,31,630* Onwards

Rs.2,61,506* Onwards

Mileage

Max Power

26.5 PS @ 10000 rpm

User Rating

4.3

Based on Yamaha YZF-R2 Reviews

Body Type

Off Road Bikes

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 6,347

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 7,165

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.11,767
XR 300L Insurance

Rs.12,566
YZF-R2 Insurance

Colours

Extreme RedShasta White

Metallic BlackDark Bluish Gray

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Air Cooled Engine with Oil Cooler	Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve
Displacement	293.5 cc	204 cc
Number Of Cylinders	-	1
Cooling System	Air & Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	-	4
Supply System	-	Fuel Injection
Clutch	-	Wet, multiple-disc
Gearbox	-	6 Speed
Bore	-	66 mm
Stroke	-	59.6 mm
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	-	19.1 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Starting System	-	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Air Cooled Engine with Oil Cooler

Liquid cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve

Displacement

293.5 cc

204 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air & Oil Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console Type	-	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Speedometer	-	Digital
Tripmeter	-	Digital
Odometer	-	Digital
Seat Type	-	Split
Rear Footpegs	-	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Call/SMS Alerts

Speedometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Braking Type	Anti-lock Braking System	Anti-lock Braking System
Switchable ABS	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	-	Digital
External Fuel Filling	-	Yes
Riding Modes	-	Track,Street,Rain
Traction Control	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Honda Selectable Torque Control	Yamaha Ride Control
Real Time Mileage Indicator	-	Yes
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Features and Safety

Braking Type

Anti-lock Braking System

Switchable ABS

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	-	12 L
Width	-	700 mm
Length	-	1980 mm
Height	-	1140 mm
Ground Clearance	-	170 mm
Wheelbase	-	1340 mm
Kerb Weight	-	149 kg
Seat height	-	810 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

12 L

Width

700 mm

Length

1980 mm

Height

1140 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	-	LED
Indicators	-	LED
Low Fuel Indicator	No	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	Yes
Alternator	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Low Fuel Indicator

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	-	282 mm
Rear Brake Size	-	220 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

282 mm

Rear Brake Size

220 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	-	Backbone (Steel Tube Dimond Frame)

Underpinnings

Frame

Backbone (Steel Tube Dimond Frame)

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda XR 300L
- Well-equipped underpinnings for off-road trails
- Looks sleek
Yamaha YZF-R2
- Strong, exciting top-end performance and engaging engine character
- More comfortable ergonomics than the R15 for everyday riding
- Premium design, build quality and impressive electronics package
- Light, confidence-inspiring handling with capable cornering dynamics

Honda XR 300L
- No liquid-cooled engine
Yamaha YZF-R2
- Engine feels flat below 6,000rpm, requiring frequent downshifts for quick overtakes
- R15 remains sharper and more agile in tight corners
- No exceptional headline features like TPMS, cornering ABS or lean-sensitive traction control
- Rs 50,000-plus premium over the R15 may be difficult to justify for some buyers

XR 300L comparison with similar bikes

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Rs.1,83,000^* Onwards
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YZF-R2 comparison with similar bikes

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Yamaha YZF-R2
Rs.2,30,500^* Onwards
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Rs.1,99,500^* Onwards
YZF-R2 vs Apache RTX 300
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Yamaha YZF-R2
Rs.2,30,500^* Onwards
Hero XPulse 210
Rs.1,68,245^* Onwards
YZF-R2 vs XPulse 210
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Yamaha YZF-R2
Rs.2,30,500^* Onwards
Honda NX200
Rs.1,61,296^* Onwards
YZF-R2 vs NX200
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Yamaha YZF-R2
Rs.2,30,500^* Onwards
KTM 250 Adventure
Rs.2,53,496^* Onwards
YZF-R2 vs 250 Adventure
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Yamaha YZF-R2
Rs.2,30,500^* Onwards
Honda XR 300 Rally
Rs.2,08,000^* Onwards
YZF-R2 vs XR 300 Rally

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User Reviews of Comparison

D
deepak on Aug 25, 2026
4.3
New Era Of YAMAHA YZF-R2
Yamaha always win heart from Indian riders. YZF-R2 looks amazing. Aerodynamics are amazing, looks very spoty from older version, new era of yamaha is comming and the wheel base look good. We all know yamaha never disappoint us. Yamaha is known for its real spots bike making best quality bikes suites for Indian roads.
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FAQs on Honda XR 300L and Yamaha YZF-R2

Q) Which bike among Honda XR 300L and Yamaha YZF-R2 is cheaper?

A) Honda XR 300L price starts at Rs 1,83,000 & Yamaha YZF-R2 price starts at Rs 2,30,500 in Delhi . Honda XR 300L is cheaper between these.

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