| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Triumph Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 2294 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp (@12 500 RPM) | 142 hp (@5 750 RPM) |
| Max torque | 78 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) | 147 lb ft (@2 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 500 RPM | 6 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 800 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-3 |
| Compression | 12.40:1 | 8.70:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.60 quart | 5.58 quart |
| Oil type | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK | NGK DPR8EA-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 12 |
| Bore | 77.0 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Stroke | 53.6 mm | 94.3 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.52 lbs/hp | 5.43 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 993 hp/2500lbs | 460 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Triumph Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Shaft |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 5 |
| Primary ratio | 1.512 | 1.034 |
| Final drive | 2.647 | 2.846 |
| 1. gear | 2.533 (97 mph) | 2.929 (57 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.063 (119 mph) | 1.947 (86 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.762 (139 mph) | 1.435 (117 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.522 (161 mph) | 1.16 (144 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.364 (180 mph) | 0.964 (173 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.269 (194 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R1 | Triumph Rocket III |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Tubular steel twin spine |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork - Coil spring/oil damper (120 mm travel) | 43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel) |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm (link suspension) - Coil spring/gas-oil damper | Chromed spring twin shocks |