| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Aprilia RSV4 RF |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 999 cc |
| Max power | 182 hp (@12 500 RPM) | 201 hp (@13 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 84 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) | 84 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 13 750 RPM | 13 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC V4 |
| Compression | 12.70:1 | 13.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.69 quart | |
| Oil type | YAMALUBE 4, 10W-40, 20W-50 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR9E-J | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 78.0 mm | 78.0 mm |
| Stroke | 52.2 mm | 52.3 mm |
| Throttle bore | 48.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.50 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 1001 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Aprilia RSV4 RF |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.512 | 1.659 |
| Final drive | 2.765 | 2.562 |
| 1. gear | 2.533 (97 mph) | 2.6 (93 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.063 (120 mph) | 2.063 (117 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.762 (140 mph) | 1.7 (143 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.522 (162 mph) | 1.476 (164 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.364 (181 mph) | 1.348 (179 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.269 (194 mph) | 1.259 (193 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R1 | Aprilia RSV4 RF |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Twin-spar aluminium |
| Front susp. | 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel | Ohlins USD 43mm, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 4.72 in travel | Aluminium swingarm, ohlins monoshock, 5.12 in travel |