| Engine | Honda VFR800 | Yamaha FZ8-N |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 781 cc | 779 cc |
| Max power | 110 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 106 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 82 Nm (@8 500 RPM) | 82 Nm (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 750 RPM | 11 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC V4 | SOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.60:1 | 12.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.00 litre | 3.10 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK IMR9B-9H, DENSO VNH27Z | NGK CR9E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 72.0 mm | 68.0 mm |
| Stroke | 48.0 mm | 53.6 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.99 kg/hp | |
| Power to weight | 502 hp/Ton | |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah | YTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda VFR800 | Yamaha FZ8-N |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.939 | 1.512 |
| Final drive | 2.687 | 2.875 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (94 km/h) | 2.692 (117 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.062 (130 km/h) | 2.063 (152 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.578 (170 km/h) | 1.762 (178 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.291 (207 km/h) | 1.522 (206 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.111 (241 km/h) | 1.35 (233 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 0.965 (277 km/h) | 1.208 (260 km/h) |
| Chasis | Honda VFR800 | Yamaha FZ8-N |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium twin-spar | Diamond aluminium |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 100.00 mm travel | 130.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 120.00 mm travel | Swingarm, 130.00 mm travel |