| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Ducati 959 Panigale (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | Superquadro | |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 955 cc |
| Max power | 200 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 157 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 82 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 78 lb ft (@9 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 500 RPM | 11 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Desmodue V2 |
| Compression | 13.00:1 | 12.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.69 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 79.0 mm | 100.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 60.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.19 lbs/hp | 2.74 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1139 hp/2500lbs | 913 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Ducati 959 Panigale (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.634 | 1.77 |
| Final drive | 2.562 | 2.867 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (100 mph) | 2.467 (70 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.176 (119 mph) | 1.875 (92 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.824 (142 mph) | 1.5 (114 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.579 (165 mph) | 1.25 (137 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.381 (188 mph) | 1.09 (158 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.25 (208 mph) | 0.958 (179 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R1 | Ducati 959 Panigale (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium Deltabox | Monocoque Aluminium |
| Front susp. | Telescopic forks USD, Ø 43 mm, 120 mm travel | Fully adjustable Showa BPF fork. 43 mm, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, (link suspension), 4.72 in travel | Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Aluminum double-sided swingarm, 5.12 in travel |