| Engine | Honda VFR800 | Yamaha R7 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | CP2 | |
| Displacement | 781 cc | 689 cc |
| Max power | 110 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 73 hp (@8 750 RPM) |
| Max torque | 60 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) | 49 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 750 RPM | 10 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC V4 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.60:1 | 11.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.84 quart | 2.18 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 10W40, 10W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK IMR9B-9H, DENSO VNH27Z | NGK LMAR8A-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 72.0 mm | 80.0 mm |
| Stroke | 48.0 mm | 68.6 mm |
| Weight to power | 5.68 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 440 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah | YTZ7S 12V 6Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda VFR800 | Yamaha R7 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 0 |
| Primary ratio | 1.939 | |
| Final drive | 2.687 | |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (58 mph) | 2.846 |
| 2. gear | 2.062 (81 mph) | 2.125 |
| 3. gear | 1.578 (106 mph) | 1.632 |
| 4. gear | 1.291 (129 mph) | 1.3 |
| 5. gear | 1.111 (150 mph) | 1.091 |
| 6. gear | 0.965 (172 mph) | 0.964 |
| Chasis | Honda VFR800 | Yamaha R7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium twin-spar | Diamond steel frame |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 3.94 in travel | KYB 41mm USD, 5.12 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 4.72 in travel | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel |