Engine | Yamaha R1 | Honda CB500 |
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Displacement | 998 cc | 499 cc |
Max power | 170 hp (@12 500 RPM) | 57 hp (@9 500 RPM) |
Max torque | 78 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) | 34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
Redline | 13 500 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
Idling speed | 1 500 RPM | |
Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-2 |
Compression | 12.40:1 | 10.50:1 |
Oil capacity | 3.60 quart | 2.93 quart |
Oil type | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK | NGK CR8EH9 |
Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
Valves | 16 | 8 |
Bore | 77.0 mm | 73.0 mm |
Stroke | 53.6 mm | 59.0 mm |
Weight to power | 2.52 lbs/hp | 7.46 lbs/hp |
Power to weight | 993 hp/2500lbs | 334 hp/2500lbs |
Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Honda CB500 |
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Type | Sequential | Sequential |
Clutch | Wet | Wet |
Drive | Chain | Chain |
Chain type | ||
Gears count | 6 | 6 |
Primary ratio | 1.512 | 1.947 |
Final drive | 2.647 | 2.666 |
1. gear | 2.533 (97 mph) | 3.461 (43 mph) |
2. gear | 2.063 (119 mph) | 2.235 (68 mph) |
3. gear | 1.762 (139 mph) | 1.75 (86 mph) |
4. gear | 1.522 (161 mph) | 1.478 (102 mph) |
5. gear | 1.364 (180 mph) | 1.28 (119 mph) |
6. gear | 1.269 (194 mph) | 1.13 (134 mph) |
Chasis | Yamaha R1 | Honda CB500 |
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Frame type | Diamond | Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction |
Front susp. | Telescopic fork - Coil spring/oil damper (120 mm travel) | 37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel) |
Rear susp. | Swingarm (link suspension) - Coil spring/gas-oil damper | Twin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel) |