Here Are Five Reasons Why The Yamaha R2 Is A Better Than The R15 V4
There is a Rs 55,000 price gap between the two Yamaha motorcycles
Yamaha recently launched the R2 in India, making it the sportier and more powerful motorcycle in the brand’s R-Series lineup. While the R15 V4 continues to be a popular choice, the R2 brings more performance, adjustability, better hardware and more features to the table.
Here are the top 5 reasons why the R2 is a better proposition than the R15:
Bigger Engine, More Power, Marginal Weight Increase
The Yamaha R2 gets a bigger 204cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm, which is 8.1 PS and 4.9 Nm more than the R15 V4. Despite the bigger motor, the R2 weighs just 8kg more than its sibling, tipping the scales at 149kg (kerb). Keeping these numbers in mind, the R2 is expected to be quite fast.
Adjustable Rider Controls
The YZF R2 gets adjustable brake and clutch levers (only on the top variant), allowing riders to set them according to their preference. Additionally, the bike also gets adjustable rider footpegs with multiple mounting points, which improve cornering clearance when riding spiritedly or attacking corners on a race-track.
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The R2 gets a KYB inverted fork at the front, while the top-spec M-variant gets a preload-adjustable fork, allowing riders to set up the suspension according to their requirements. The bike also gets a preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear, a feature that the R15 V4 doesn’t offer.
Upgraded Brakes
The R2 also gets upgraded brakes, with a Nissin 4-piston calliper at the front, while the R15 gets a 2-piston calliper. This should offer stronger braking performance and better feedback, complementing the R2’s extra punch of performance.
Three Riding Modes
The R2 gets three riding modes: Street, Sport and Rain, which alter the throttle response and performance of the bike according to the mode selected. Additionally, the top-spec variant gets a keyless start system, making the R2 a more feature-packed motorcycle than the R15. On the other hand, the R15 only gets console modes on the M-variant (with TFT).
BikeDekho Says
Overall the R2 is much more powerful and more feature-packed than the R15 V4, but it also comes at a premium of about Rs 55,000. The higher price tag is justified by the R2’s better performance, adjustability and added features. However, if you want a lightweight and capable sportbike without spending as much, the R15 V4 still remains the better pick.
User Reviews
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.Read More
This bike is very good while daily riding is the main factor as the mileage is very good like 43 kmpl in city traffic and the maintenance cost is very low if you ride the bike properly. Also the road presence particularly of this edition is great. If you wish to look good while getting an optimum performance then you can definitely go for it. In my case this bike is in neat condition without any damages or missing parts. All the services done on time and so the warranty is valid.Read More