| Engine | BMW S1000RR | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 198 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 152 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 83 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) | 76 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 200 RPM | 11 750 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.00:1 | 11.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | |
| Oil type | 5W40, Motul 300V 5W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR9D-J | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 20 |
| Bore | 80.0 mm | 74.0 mm |
| Stroke | 49.7 mm | 58.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 48.0 mm | 40.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.27 lbs/hp | 2.80 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1100 hp/2500lbs | 893 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | BMW S1000RR | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 530 O-ring | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.652 | 1.581 |
| Final drive | 2.647 | 2.685 |
| 1. gear | 2.647 (92 mph) | 2.5 (81 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.091 (117 mph) | 1.842 (109 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.727 (141 mph) | 1.5 (134 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.5 (162 mph) | 1.333 (151 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.36 (179 mph) | 1.2 (168 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.261 (193 mph) | 1.115 (181 mph) |
| Chasis | BMW S1000RR | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium composite bridge frame | Twin-spar aluminium |
| Front susp. | 46mm USD, 4.72 in travel | 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Aluminium swingarm, 4.72 in travel | Swingarm monoshock, 5.12 in travel |