| Engine | Honda CBR900RR Fireblade | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 893 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 122 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 200 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 64 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) | 82 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 14 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | |
| Management | Carburetor | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.00:1 | 13.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.41 quart | 3.69 quart |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EH-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 70.0 mm | 79.0 mm |
| Stroke | 58.0 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 45.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.72 lbs/hp | 2.19 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 671 hp/2500lbs | 1139 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CBR900RR Fireblade | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 50V4 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.52 | 1.634 |
| Final drive | 2.625 | 2.562 |
| 1. gear | 2.769 (73 mph) | 2.6 (100 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (102 mph) | 2.176 (119 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.579 (129 mph) | 1.824 (142 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.4 (145 mph) | 1.579 (165 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.25 (163 mph) | 1.381 (188 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.174 (173 mph) | 1.25 (208 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CBR900RR Fireblade | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium twin-spar | Aluminium Deltabox |
| Front susp. | Showa 45mm, 4.72 in travel | Telescopic forks USD, Ø 43 mm, 120 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Showa monoshock, 4.72 in travel | Swingarm, (link suspension), 4.72 in travel |