| Engine | Yamaha FZ8-N | BMW S1000XR |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 779 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power | 106 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 160 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 60 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) | 82 lb ft (@9 250 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 500 RPM | 12 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 250 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.00:1 | 12.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.93 quart | 3.31 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 5W40, Advantec Ultimate 5W40, |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | NGK LMAR9D-J |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 68.0 mm | 80.0 mm |
| Stroke | 53.6 mm | 49.7 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.39 lbs/hp | 3.14 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 569 hp/2500lbs | 795 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah | AGM 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha FZ8-N | BMW S1000XR |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.512 | 1.652 |
| Final drive | 2.875 | 2.647 |
| 1. gear | 2.692 (73 mph) | 2.647 (78 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.063 (94 mph) | 2.091 (99 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.762 (111 mph) | 1.727 (119 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.522 (128 mph) | 1.5 (137 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.35 (145 mph) | 1.36 (152 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.208 (161 mph) | 1.261 (163 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha FZ8-N | BMW S1000XR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond aluminium | Aluminium composite bridge frame |
| Front susp. | 5.12 in travel | USD fork, 5.91 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, 5.12 in travel | Aluminium double swinging arm, 5.51 in travel |