| Engine | Honda VFR800 | Yamaha Vmax |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 781 cc | 1679 cc |
| Max power | 110 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 170 hp |
| Max torque | 60 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) | 99 lb ft |
| Redline | 11 750 RPM | 9 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC V4 | SOHC V4 |
| Compression | 11.60:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.84 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK IMR9B-9H, DENSO VNH27Z | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | |
| Bore | 72.0 mm | 90.0 mm |
| Stroke | 48.0 mm | 66.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.03 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 619 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda VFR800 | Yamaha Vmax |
|---|---|---|
| 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. gear | 2.062 (81 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.578 (106 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.291 (129 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.111 (150 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 0.965 (172 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda VFR800 | Yamaha Vmax |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium twin-spar | Aluminum die cast frame |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 3.94 in travel | YHSJ 52mm fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 4.72 in travel | YHSJ shock, 4.33 in travel |