| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Norton Commando 961 SF |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 961 cc |
| Max power | 200 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 80 hp (@6 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 112 Nm (@11 500 RPM) | 90 Nm (@5 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 500 RPM | |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 13.00:1 | 10.10:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.90 litre | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 4 |
| Bore | 79.0 mm | 88.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 79.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 1.00 kg/hp | 2.54 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 1005 hp/Ton | 394 hp/Ton |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Norton Commando 961 SF |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 O-ring | |
| Gears count | 6 | 0 |
| Primary ratio | 1.634 | |
| Final drive | 2.562 | |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (161 km/h) | |
| 2. gear | 2.176 (192 km/h) | |
| 3. gear | 1.824 (229 km/h) | |
| 4. gear | 1.579 (265 km/h) | |
| 5. gear | 1.381 (303 km/h) | |
| 6. gear | 1.25 (335 km/h) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R1 | Norton Commando 961 SF |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium Deltabox | Steel tubular with integral oil tank |
| Front susp. | Telescopic forks USD, Ø 43 mm, 120 mm travel | 43mm Ohlins USD, 115.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, (link suspension), 120.00 mm travel | Ohlins monoshock, 100.00 mm travel |