BMW G 310 RR vs Yamaha YZF-R2

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

BMW Motorrad

G 310 RR

From ₹2.9 Lakh

G 310 RR version

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Yamaha

YZF-R2

From ₹2.31 Lakh

YZF-R2 version

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BMW G 310 RRStandard · ₹2.9 Lakh

Only differences

Yamaha YZF-R2YZF-R2M · ₹2.53 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price G 310 RR: ₹2.9 Lakh YZF-R2: ₹2.53 Lakh (ahead) YZF-R2 ₹37,000 cheaper

Braking G 310 RR: Dual-channel ABS YZF-R2: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage G 310 RR: ~30 kmpl YZF-R2: Not published Claimed

Power G 310 RR: 33.5 bhp (ahead) YZF-R2: 26.5 PS Torque 27.3 vs 19.1 Nm

Weight G 310 RR: 174 kg YZF-R2: 146 kg Seat height 811 vs 815 mm

Versions G 310 RR: 3 YZF-R2: 3

Pick the G 310 RR for more power.

Pick the YZF-R2 for the lower price.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹2.9 Lakh

₹2.53 Lakh

On-road in

₹3.25 Lakh

₹2.85 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹5,469 a month

₹4,787 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

33.5 bhp

26.5 PS

Torque

27.3 Nm

19.1 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

~30 kmpl

Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

312.2 cc

204 cc

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Reverse-Inclined

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI with VVA (Variable Valve Actuation)

Bore x Stroke

80.0 mm x 62.1 mm

63.5 mm x 58.7 mm

Compression Ratio

10.9:1

11.6:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

Clutch

Wet multiplate clutch with assist and slipper system

Assist and Slipper Clutch

Drive Type

Chain Drive (O-ring chain)

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper

Single Disc, 282 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 240 mm, ByBre single-piston floating caliper

Single Disc, 220 mm, Nissin 1-piston caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS (with Track ABS calibration)

Dual Channel ABS (with Traction Control System TCS)

Wheel Type

17-inch 5-Spoke Cast Aluminium Alloy

17-inch Lightweight Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels

Front Tyre Size

110/70-R17 Tubeless (Michelin Pilot Street)

100/80-17 Tubeless

Rear Tyre Size

150/60-R17 Tubeless (Michelin Pilot Street)

140/70-R17 Radial Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

41 mm USD Inverted Telescopic Fork (140 mm travel)

37 mm KYB Inverted USD Fork (130 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

Central Monoshock on cast aluminium swingarm (Preload adjustable, 119 mm travel)

Linked-type Monocross Suspension (120 mm travel)

Frame Type

Tubular space frame with bolted subframe

Deltabox Steel Frame with aluminium swingarm

Wheelbase

1365 mm

1325 mm

Ground Clearance

180 mm

170 mm

Dimensions

Length

2001 mm

1990 mm

Width

786 mm

725 mm

Height

1135 mm

Seat Height

811 mm

815 mm

Kerb Weight

174 kg

146 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

11.0 L (Reserve 1.0 L)

11.0 L (Reserve 2.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

5.0-inch Vertical Full-Colour TFT Display

Full-Digital LCD / TFT Display with Track & Street Modes (Y-Connect enabled)

Bluetooth Connectivity

No (Standalone racing cluster)

Yes (Yamaha Y-Connect smartphone connectivity with call/SMS/revs alerts)

Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Y-Connect)

USB Charging

No / Optional USB port

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

4 Modes (Track, Sport, Urban, Rain with Ride-by-Wire)

Track and Street Display Modes

Traction Control

Yes (Traction Control System TCS standard)

Quickshifter

Yes (Quickshifter standard on upshifts)

Cruise Control

Lights

Headlight

Bi-LED Twin Projector Headlamps

Class-D Bi-functional LED Projector Headlamp with aerodynamic Twin LED DRL eyes

Taillight

Full LED (Omega shape)

Full LED Taillamp

Turn Indicators

Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Split Stepped Sport Seat

Split Stepped Racing Seat with Clip-on handlebars

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

3 versions

Price range

₹2.9 Lakh – ₹3.05 Lakh

₹2.31 Lakh – ₹2.53 Lakh

Colours

3 colours

5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Standard₹2.9 Lakh YZF-R2M₹2.53 Lakh YZF-R2 ₹37,000 less

On-road price by city

G 310 RR Standard against YZF-R2 YZF-R2M

City	G 310 RR	YZF-R2	Gap
Mumbai	₹3.37 Lakh	₹2.92 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹44,599 less
Pune	₹3.37 Lakh	₹2.92 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹44,599 less
New Delhi	₹3.25 Lakh	₹2.85 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹40,589 less
Bengaluru	₹3.54 Lakh	₹3.1 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹44,289 less
Chennai	₹3.37 Lakh	₹2.95 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹42,069 less
Hyderabad	₹3.54 Lakh	₹3.1 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹44,289 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the G 310 RR or the YZF-R2?

The YZF-R2, by ₹37,000 on the versions compared here: G 310 RR Standard at ₹2.9 Lakh against YZF-R2 YZF-R2M at ₹2.53 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹3.25 Lakh against ₹2.85 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The G 310 RR Standard makes 33.5 bhp and 27.3 Nm and the YZF-R2 YZF-R2M makes 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,469 a month for the G 310 RR and ₹4,787 for the YZF-R2, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.