| Engine | Yamaha MT-03 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 321 cc | 781 cc |
| Max power | 41 hp (@10 750 RPM) | 110 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 22 lb ft (@9 000 RPM) | 60 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 500 RPM | 11 750 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC V4 |
| Compression | 11.20:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.27 quart | 2.84 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E | NGK IMR9B-9H, DENSO VNH27Z |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 68.0 mm | 72.0 mm |
| Stroke | 44.1 mm | 48.0 mm |
| Battery type | GTZ8V | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha MT-03 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 3.043 | 1.939 |
| Final drive | 3.071 | 2.687 |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (39 mph) | 2.846 (58 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.824 (54 mph) | 2.062 (81 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.348 (73 mph) | 1.578 (106 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.087 (91 mph) | 1.291 (129 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.92 (107 mph) | 1.111 (150 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.8 (123 mph) | 0.965 (172 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha MT-03 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Aluminium twin-spar |
| Front susp. | 41mm Telescopic fork, 5.12 in travel | 41mm fork, 3.94 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, 4.92 in travel | Monoshock, 4.72 in travel |