| Engine | Yamaha MT-10 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | CP4 | |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 781 cc |
| Max power | 160 hp (@11 500 RPM) | 110 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 81 lb ft (@9 000 RPM) | 60 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 000 RPM | 11 750 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC V4 |
| Compression | 12.00:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.69 quart | 2.84 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR9E-J | NGK IMR9B-9H, DENSO VNH27Z |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 79.0 mm | 72.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 48.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.89 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 863 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | YTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha MT-10 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.634 | 1.939 |
| Final drive | 2.688 | 2.687 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (79 mph) | 2.846 (58 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.176 (94 mph) | 2.062 (81 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.842 (111 mph) | 1.578 (106 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.579 (130 mph) | 1.291 (129 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.381 (148 mph) | 1.111 (150 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.25 (164 mph) | 0.965 (172 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha MT-10 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium Deltabox | Aluminium twin-spar |
| Front susp. | Telescopic forks, Ø 43 mm, 4.72 in travel | 41mm fork, 3.94 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, (link suspension), 4.72 in travel | Monoshock, 4.72 in travel |