2026 Yamaha R2 vs KTM RC 200
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2026 Yamaha R2 81 cm Lowest seat here
- KTM RC 200 82.4 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.4 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 25 hp (KTM RC 200) up to 26.5 hp (2026 Yamaha R2).
- Torque spans 19.1 Nm (2026 Yamaha R2) up to 19.5 Nm (KTM RC 200).
- Weight spans 140 kg (KTM RC 200) to 149 kg (2026 Yamaha R2).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Yamaha R2 | KTM RC 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | KTM |
| Model | Yamaha R2 | KTM RC 200 |
| Engine size | 200cc | 200cc |
| Power | 26.5hp | 25hp |
| Torque | 19.1nm. | 19.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 149kg | 140kg |
| Front brake | Single 282 mm disc with dual-channel ABS; | Four-piston radial fixed calliper, brake disc (Bybre) |
| Rear brake | Single 220 mm disc with dual-channel ABS | Single-piston floating calliper, brake disc (Bybre) |
| Seat height (cm) | 81cm | 82.4cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17M/C (Tubeless) | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17M/C (Tubeless) | 150/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 37 mm Upside-Down (USD) telescopic forks | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Link type Monocross | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Supersport |
| Top speed | 156km/h | 145km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 12 L – 3 L/100km | 13.7 L – 3 L/100km |
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| Price | Price not listed. | $2595 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | Front Suspension: 37 mm Upside-Down (USD) telescopic forks |
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2026 Yamaha R2 vs 2023 KTM RC 200: listed specifications
The 2026 Yamaha R2 and 2023 KTM RC 200 are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the R2 has the higher listed top speed, and the RC 200 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
R2 and RC 200 have very similar engine displacement (200 cc vs 200 cc).
Peak power
R2 and RC 200 have very similar peak power (26.5 hp vs 25 hp).
Torque
R2 and RC 200 have very similar listed torque (19.1 Nm vs 19.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
R2 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (156 km/h vs 145 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
RC 200 has a modest listed weight advantage (140 kg vs 149 kg). R2 has a lower listed seat height (81 cm vs 82.4 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Yamaha R2 vs KTM RC 200?
Yamaha R2 is listed at 156 km/h (97 mph) vs 145 km/h (90 mph) for KTM RC 200.
Which has more horsepower, Yamaha R2 or KTM RC 200?
Yamaha R2 has 27 hp compared with 25 hp on the KTM RC 200.
Which is lighter, Yamaha R2 or KTM RC 200?
KTM RC 200 is lighter at 140 kg vs 149 kg for Yamaha R2.
Which is better, Yamaha R2 or KTM RC 200?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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