| Engine | Honda CBR1100XX | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1137 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 164 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 200 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 91 lb ft (@7 250 RPM) | 82 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 800 RPM | 14 500 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.00:1 | 13.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 4.35 quart | 3.69 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, GN4 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EHIX-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 79.0 mm | 79.0 mm |
| Stroke | 58.0 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.43 lbs/hp | 2.19 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 729 hp/2500lbs | 1139 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Honda CBR1100XX | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.571 | 1.634 |
| Final drive | 2.647 | 2.562 |
| 1. gear | 2.769 (76 mph) | 2.6 (100 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (104 mph) | 2.176 (119 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.579 (132 mph) | 1.824 (142 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (157 mph) | 1.579 (165 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.167 (179 mph) | 1.381 (188 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.042 (201 mph) | 1.25 (208 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CBR1100XX | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium twin spar | Aluminium Deltabox |
| Front susp. | 43mm HMAS cartridge-type fork, (4.72 in travel) | Telescopic forks USD, Ø 43 mm, 120 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Pro-link HMAS, (4.72 in travel) | Swingarm, (link suspension), 4.72 in travel |