| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Honda CB400F |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 408 cc |
| Max power | 200 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 37 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 112 Nm (@11 500 RPM) | 33 Nm (@7 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 500 RPM | 10 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.00:1 | 9.40:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.90 litre | 3.50 litre |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 79.0 mm | 51.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 50.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | 20.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.00 kg/hp | 4.81 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 1005 hp/Ton | 207 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12V 12Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Honda CB400F |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.634 | 3.423 |
| Final drive | 2.562 | 2.235 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (161 km/h) | 2.733 (57 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.176 (192 km/h) | 1.8 (87 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.824 (229 km/h) | 1.375 (114 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.579 (265 km/h) | 1.111 (141 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.381 (303 km/h) | 0.965 (163 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.25 (335 km/h) | 0.866 (181 km/h) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R1 | Honda CB400F |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium Deltabox | Tubular downtube cradle |
| Front susp. | Telescopic forks USD, Ø 43 mm, 120 mm travel | Telescopic fork |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, (link suspension), 120.00 mm travel | Swingarm, two spring shocks |