| Engine | Yamaha MT-09 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 847 cc | 781 cc |
| Max power | 115 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 110 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 64 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) | 60 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 300 RPM | 11 750 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC Inline-3 | DOHC V4 |
| Compression | 11.50:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.27 quart | 2.84 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CPR9EA-9 | NGK IMR9B-9H, DENSO VNH27Z |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 12 | 16 |
| Bore | 78.0 mm | 72.0 mm |
| Stroke | 59.1 mm | 48.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.60 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 693 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha MT-09 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 525V10 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.681 | 1.939 |
| Final drive | 2.813 | 2.687 |
| 1. gear | 2.667 (66 mph) | 2.846 (58 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (88 mph) | 2.062 (81 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.619 (109 mph) | 1.578 (106 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.381 (127 mph) | 1.291 (129 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (148 mph) | 1.111 (150 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.037 (170 mph) | 0.965 (172 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha MT-09 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Aluminium twin-spar |
| Front susp. | USD fork, 5.39 in travel | 41mm fork, 3.94 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock 5.12 in travel | Monoshock, 4.72 in travel |