| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Yamaha R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 321 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp (@12 500 RPM) | 42 hp (@10 750 RPM) |
| Max torque | 78 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) | 21 lb ft (@9 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 500 RPM | 12 245 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 12.40:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.60 quart | 2.27 quart |
| Oil type | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK | NGK CR8E |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 4 |
| Bore | 77.0 mm | 68.0 mm |
| Stroke | 53.6 mm | 44.1 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.52 lbs/hp | 8.71 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 993 hp/2500lbs | 286 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V, 7.0 Ah, GTZ8V |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Yamaha R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.512 | 3.043 |
| Final drive | 2.647 | 3.071 |
| 1. gear | 2.533 (97 mph) | 2.5 (39 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.063 (119 mph) | 1.824 (53 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.762 (139 mph) | 1.348 (71 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.522 (161 mph) | 1.087 (89 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.364 (180 mph) | 0.92 (105 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.269 (194 mph) | 0.8 (120 mph) |