| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Yamaha R6 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 152 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 123 hp (@14 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 76 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) | 47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 750 RPM | 16 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.80:1 | 13.10:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR10EK | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 20 | 16 |
| Bore | 74.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 58.0 mm | 42.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 40.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.80 lbs/hp | 3.39 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 893 hp/2500lbs | 737 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ10S |
| 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 | 2.073 |
| Final drive | 2.685 | 2.813 |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (81 mph) | 2.583 (78 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.842 (109 mph) | 2.0 (101 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.5 (134 mph) | 1.667 (121 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (151 mph) | 1.444 (140 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (168 mph) | 1.286 (157 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.115 (181 mph) | 1.15 (176 mph) |