| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Yamaha MT-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | LC 4V | |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 155 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp (@12 500 RPM) | 19 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 78 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) | 11 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 500 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC Single |
| Compression | 12.40:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.60 quart | 0.80 quart |
| Oil type | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK | NGK MR8E9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 4 |
| Bore | 77.0 mm | 58.0 mm |
| Stroke | 53.6 mm | 58.7 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.52 lbs/hp | 16.01 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 993 hp/2500lbs | 156 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 4Ah, YTZ4V |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Yamaha MT-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | RK 428 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.512 | 3.042 |
| Final drive | 2.647 | 3.714 |
| 1. gear | 2.533 (97 mph) | 2.833 (25 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.063 (119 mph) | 1.875 (38 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.762 (139 mph) | 1.364 (52 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.522 (161 mph) | 1.143 (63 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.364 (180 mph) | 0.957 (75 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.269 (194 mph) | 0.84 (85 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R1 | Yamaha MT-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Deltabox steel |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork - Coil spring/oil damper (120 mm travel) | Telescopic fork, 5.12 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm (link suspension) - Coil spring/gas-oil damper | Monoshock, 3.82 in travel |