| Engine | BMW S1000RR | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | A10A10A | |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 203 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 170 hp (@12 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 83 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) | 78 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 000 RPM | 13 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 270 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.30:1 | 12.40:1 |
| Oil capacity | 4.26 quart | 3.60 quart |
| Oil type | SAE 5W-40 API SJ / JASO MA2 | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR9FI-10G | NGK CR9EK |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 80.0 mm | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 49.7 mm | 53.6 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.14 lbs/hp | 2.52 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1168 hp/2500lbs | 993 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | AGM 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | BMW S1000RR | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.652 | 1.512 |
| Final drive | 2.647 | 2.647 |
| 1. gear | 2.647 (91 mph) | 2.533 (97 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.091 (115 mph) | 2.063 (119 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.727 (139 mph) | 1.762 (139 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.5 (160 mph) | 1.522 (161 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.36 (176 mph) | 1.364 (180 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.261 (191 mph) | 1.269 (194 mph) |
| Chasis | BMW S1000RR | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum composite bridge frame | Diamond |
| Front susp. | USD, 4.72 in travel | Telescopic fork - Coil spring/oil damper (120 mm travel) |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 4.61 in travel | Swingarm (link suspension) - Coil spring/gas-oil damper |