| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Ducati Monster 696 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 696 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp (@12 500 RPM) | 80 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 78 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) | 50 lb ft (@7 750 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 500 RPM | 9 400 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC Desmodue V2 |
| Compression | 12.40:1 | 10.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.60 quart | 2.93 quart |
| Oil type | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK | NGK DCPR8E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Valves | 16 | 4 |
| Bore | 77.0 mm | 88.0 mm |
| Stroke | 53.6 mm | 57.2 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.52 lbs/hp | 5.10 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 993 hp/2500lbs | 490 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Ducati Monster 696 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.512 | 1.85 |
| Final drive | 2.647 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.533 (97 mph) | 2.384 (52 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.063 (119 mph) | 1.666 (75 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.762 (139 mph) | 1.333 (93 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.522 (161 mph) | 1.13 (109 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.364 (180 mph) | 1.0 (124 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.269 (194 mph) | 0.923 (134 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R1 | Ducati Monster 696 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork - Coil spring/oil damper (120 mm travel) | Showa 43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel) |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm (link suspension) - Coil spring/gas-oil damper | Sachs progressive linkage monoshock (5.83 in travel) |