Yamaha R1
200 hp, 998 cc, 439 lbs2015 - 2016
Honda VFR800
110 hp, 781 cc2002 - 2009
EngineYamaha R1Honda VFR800
Displacement998 cc781 cc
Max power200 hp (@13 500 RPM)110 hp (@10 500 RPM)
Max torque82 lb ft (@11 500 RPM)60 lb ft (@8 500 RPM)
Redline14 500 RPM11 750 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC V4
Compression13.00:111.60:1
Oil capacity3.69 quart2.84 quart
Oil type10W40
Spark plug typeNGK IMR9B-9H, DENSO VNH27Z
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves1616
Bore79.0 mm72.0 mm
Stroke50.9 mm48.0 mm
Throttle bore45.0 mm
Weight to power2.19 lbs/hp
Power to weight1139 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 10Ah
GearboxYamaha R1Honda VFR800
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.6341.939
Final drive2.5622.687
1. gear2.6 (100 mph)2.846 (58 mph)
2. gear2.176 (119 mph)2.062 (81 mph)
3. gear1.824 (142 mph)1.578 (106 mph)
4. gear1.579 (165 mph)1.291 (129 mph)
5. gear1.381 (188 mph)1.111 (150 mph)
6. gear1.25 (208 mph)0.965 (172 mph)
ChasisYamaha R1Honda VFR800
Frame typeAluminium DeltaboxAluminium twin-spar
Front susp.Telescopic forks USD, Ø 43 mm, 120 mm travel41mm fork, 3.94 in travel
Rear susp.Swingarm, (link suspension), 4.72 in travelMonoshock, 4.72 in travel