KTM RC 200 vs Yamaha YZF-R2

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

KTM

RC 200

From ₹2.32 Lakh

RC 200 version

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Yamaha

YZF-R2

From ₹2.31 Lakh

YZF-R2 version

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KTM RC 200RC 200 · ₹2.32 Lakh

Only differences

Yamaha YZF-R2YZF-R2 · ₹2.31 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price RC 200: ₹2.32 Lakh YZF-R2: ₹2.31 Lakh (ahead) YZF-R2 ₹1,178 cheaper

Braking RC 200: Dual-channel ABS YZF-R2: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage RC 200: 35 kmpl YZF-R2: Not published Claimed

Power RC 200: 25 PS YZF-R2: 26.5 PS (ahead) Torque 19.2 vs 19.1 Nm

Weight RC 200: 160 kg YZF-R2: 146 kg Seat height 824 vs 815 mm

Versions RC 200: 1 YZF-R2: 3 (ahead)

Pick the YZF-R2 for the lower price, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹2.32 Lakh

₹2.31 Lakh

On-road in

₹2.62 Lakh

₹2.6 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹4,394 a month

₹4,372 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

25 PS

26.5 PS

Torque

19.2 Nm

19.1 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

35 kmpl

Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

199.5 cc

204 cc

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI

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

Bore x Stroke

72.0 mm x 49.0 mm

63.5 mm x 58.7 mm

Compression Ratio

11.3:1

11.6:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled with curved radiator

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

Clutch

Wet Multiplate Clutch

Assist and Slipper Clutch

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper

Single Disc, 282 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper

Single Disc, 220 mm, Nissin 1-piston caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS (with Supermoto ABS mode)

Dual Channel ABS (with Traction Control System TCS)

Wheel Type

17-inch Lightweight Bionic Cast Alloy Wheels

17-inch Lightweight Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels

Front Tyre Size

110/70-R17 Tubeless (MRF Revz)

100/80-17 Tubeless

Rear Tyre Size

150/60-R17 Tubeless (MRF Revz)

140/70-R17 Radial Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

43 mm WP APEX USD Big Piston Fork (120 mm travel)

37 mm KYB Inverted USD Fork (130 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

WP APEX Monoshock (10-step preload adjustable, 150 mm travel)

Linked-type Monocross Suspension (120 mm travel)

Frame Type

Steel Trellis Frame with bolt-on subframe

Deltabox Steel Frame with aluminium swingarm

Wheelbase

1343 mm

1325 mm

Ground Clearance

158 mm

170 mm

Dimensions

Length

1960 mm

1990 mm

Width

730 mm

725 mm

Height

1110 mm

1135 mm

Seat Height

824 mm

815 mm

Kerb Weight

160 kg

146 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.7 L (Reserve 2.5 L)

11.0 L (Reserve 2.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

LCD Full-Digital Inverted Console with Gear Shift Light

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

Bluetooth Connectivity

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

None

Track and Street Display Modes

Traction Control

Yes (Traction Control System TCS standard)

Quickshifter

Yes (Quickshifter standard on upshifts)

Cruise Control

Lights

Headlight

Halogen Projector Headlamp with LED DRL / Integrated LED Indicators

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

Taillight

Full LED

Full LED Taillamp

Turn Indicators

Full LED (Integrated into aerodynamic fairing)

Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Split Stepped Sport Seat with 2-step height-adjustable clip-ons

Split Stepped Racing Seat with Clip-on handlebars

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

1 version

3 versions

Price range

₹2.32 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

RC 200₹2.32 Lakh YZF-R2₹2.31 Lakh YZF-R2 ₹1,178 less

On-road price by city

RC 200 RC 200 against YZF-R2 YZF-R2

City	RC 200	YZF-R2	Gap
Mumbai	₹2.68 Lakh	₹2.67 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹1,328 less
Pune	₹2.68 Lakh	₹2.67 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹1,328 less
New Delhi	₹2.62 Lakh	₹2.6 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹1,292 less
Bengaluru	₹2.85 Lakh	₹2.83 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹1,410 less
Chennai	₹2.71 Lakh	₹2.69 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹1,339 less
Hyderabad	₹2.85 Lakh	₹2.83 Lakh	YZF-R2 ₹1,410 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 RC 200 or the YZF-R2?

The YZF-R2, by ₹1,178 on the versions compared here: RC 200 RC 200 at ₹2.32 Lakh against YZF-R2 YZF-R2 at ₹2.31 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.62 Lakh against ₹2.6 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The RC 200 RC 200 makes 25 PS and 19.2 Nm and the YZF-R2 YZF-R2 makes 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹4,394 a month for the RC 200 and ₹4,372 for the YZF-R2, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.