| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Honda CB400F |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 408 cc |
| Max power | 200 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 37 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 82 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 24 lb ft (@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 | 3.69 quart | 3.31 quart |
| 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 | 2.19 lbs/hp | 10.61 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1139 hp/2500lbs | 235 hp/2500lbs |
| 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 (100 mph) | 2.733 (35 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.176 (119 mph) | 1.8 (54 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.824 (142 mph) | 1.375 (71 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.579 (165 mph) | 1.111 (88 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.381 (188 mph) | 0.965 (101 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.25 (208 mph) | 0.866 (112 mph) |
| 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), 4.72 in travel | Swingarm, two spring shocks |