| Engine | BMW R nineT | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1170 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 110 hp (@7 550 RPM) | 170 hp (@12 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 87 lb ft (@6 000 RPM) | 78 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 8 500 RPM | 13 500 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Flat-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.00:1 | 12.40:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.79 quart | 3.60 quart |
| Oil type | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK MAR8B-JDS | NGK CR9EK |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 101.0 mm | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 73.0 mm | 53.6 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.45 lbs/hp | 2.52 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 561 hp/2500lbs | 993 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 14 Ah |
| Gearbox | BMW R nineT | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Shaft | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.737 | 1.512 |
| Final drive | 2.91 | 2.647 |
| 1. gear | 2.38 (52 mph) | 2.533 (97 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.7 (73 mph) | 2.063 (119 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.3 (96 mph) | 1.762 (139 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.07 (116 mph) | 1.522 (161 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.94 (132 mph) | 1.364 (180 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.85 (146 mph) | 1.269 (194 mph) |
| Chasis | BMW R nineT | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | 4-part tubular-steel frame | Diamond |
| Front susp. | USD Sachs 46mm forks | Telescopic fork - Coil spring/oil damper (120 mm travel) |
| Rear susp. | Swinging arm , shock absorber | Swingarm (link suspension) - Coil spring/gas-oil damper |