| Engine | BMW S1000RR | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 999 cc | 600 cc |
| Max power | 198 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 121 hp (@13 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 83 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) | 44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 200 RPM | 15 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.00:1 | 12.40:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | 3.22 quart |
| Oil type | 5W40, Motul 300V 5W40 | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR9D-J | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 80.0 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Stroke | 49.7 mm | 44.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 48.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.27 lbs/hp | 3.32 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1100 hp/2500lbs | 753 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4 |
| Gearbox | BMW S1000RR | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.652 | 1.955 |
| Final drive | 2.647 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.647 (92 mph) | 2.846 (68 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.091 (117 mph) | 1.947 (100 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.727 (141 mph) | 1.556 (125 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.5 (162 mph) | 1.333 (146 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.36 (179 mph) | 1.19 (164 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.261 (193 mph) | 1.083 (180 mph) |
| Chasis | BMW S1000RR | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium composite bridge frame | Diamond |
| Front susp. | 46mm USD, 4.72 in travel | Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Aluminium swingarm, 4.72 in travel | Swingarm link, spring/gas-oil damper |