| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 781 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp (@12 500 RPM) | 110 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 107 Nm (@10 500 RPM) | 82 Nm (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 500 RPM | 11 750 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC V4 |
| Compression | 12.40:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.80 litre | 3.00 litre |
| Oil type | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK | NGK IMR9B-9H, DENSO VNH27Z |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 77.0 mm | 72.0 mm |
| Stroke | 53.6 mm | 48.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.14 kg/hp | |
| Power to weight | 876 hp/Ton | |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.512 | 1.939 |
| Final drive | 2.647 | 2.687 |
| 1. gear | 2.533 (156 km/h) | 2.846 (94 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.063 (192 km/h) | 2.062 (130 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.762 (224 km/h) | 1.578 (170 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.522 (260 km/h) | 1.291 (207 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.364 (290 km/h) | 1.111 (241 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.269 (312 km/h) | 0.965 (277 km/h) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R1 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Aluminium twin-spar |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork - Coil spring/oil damper (120 mm travel) | 41mm fork, 100.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm (link suspension) - Coil spring/gas-oil damper | Monoshock, 120.00 mm travel |