| Engine | Honda CBR 400RR | Yamaha R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 399 cc | 321 cc |
| Max power | 56 hp (@12 500 RPM) | 42 hp (@10 750 RPM) |
| Max torque | 28 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) | 21 lb ft (@9 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 500 RPM | 12 245 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.27 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | ngk cr9eh-9, nd u27fer-9 | NGK CR8E |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 4 |
| Bore | 55.0 mm | 68.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.0 mm | 44.1 mm |
| Throttle bore | 26.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 8.71 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 286 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | 12v 6ah | 12V, 7.0 Ah, GTZ8V |
| Gearbox | Honda CBR 400RR | Yamaha R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.117 | 3.043 |
| Final drive | 3.071 | |
| 1. gear | 3.308 | 2.5 (39 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.353 | 1.824 (53 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.875 | 1.348 (71 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.591 | 1.087 (89 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.435 | 0.92 (105 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.318 | 0.8 (120 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CBR 400RR | Yamaha R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin spar aluminum | Diamond |
| Front susp. | 41 mm Showa Telescopic forks | Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damper, 130 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Showa | Swingarm, spring/shock absorber, coil spring/oil damper, 130 mm travel |