| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 600 cc |
| Max power | 152 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 121 hp (@13 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 104 Nm (@8 500 RPM) | 60 Nm (@12 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 750 RPM | 15 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.80:1 | 12.40:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.40 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 20 | 16 |
| Bore | 74.0 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Stroke | 58.0 mm | 44.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 40.0 mm | 38.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.27 kg/hp | 1.50 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 787 hp/Ton | 664 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4 |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 530 O-ring | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.581 | 1.955 |
| Final drive | 2.685 | 3.0 |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (130 km/h) | 2.846 (110 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.842 (176 km/h) | 1.947 (161 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.5 (216 km/h) | 1.556 (202 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (243 km/h) | 1.333 (235 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (270 km/h) | 1.19 (264 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.115 (291 km/h) | 1.083 (290 km/h) |