India, Dec. 13 -- Yamaha has filed a trademark application for the name YZF-R2 in India, indicating that the company may be preparing to introduce a new supersport motorcycle for the local market. If launched, the R2 would sit between the existing YZF-R15 and YZF-R3, effectively creating a new stepping stone in Yamaha's fully faired lineup.

At present, Yamaha's Indian supersport range has a clear gap. The R15 is a 155cc motorcycle positioned as an entry-level performance bike, while the R3 jumps straight to a 321cc twin-cylinder setup. A 200cc-plus R2 would neatly bridge this space, offering an upgrade path without the significant price and performance jump to the R3.

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