| Engine | Yamaha R1 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 645 cc |
| Max power | 200 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 75 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 82 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 47 lb ft (@8 100 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 500 RPM | 10 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC V-twin |
| Compression | 13.00:1 | 11.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.69 quart | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 79.0 mm | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 62.6 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | 39.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 2.19 lbs/hp | 5.79 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1139 hp/2500lbs | 431 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID525V8 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 0 |
| Primary ratio | 1.634 | |
| Final drive | 2.562 | |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (100 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 2.176 (119 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.824 (142 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.579 (165 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.381 (188 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.25 (208 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R1 | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium Deltabox | Trellis steel frame |
| Front susp. | Telescopic forks USD, Ø 43 mm, 120 mm travel | 41mm fork, 4.92 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, (link suspension), 4.72 in travel | Link-type suspension |