Yamaha R1M
200 hp, 998 cc, 443 lbs2016 - 2018
Honda CB500
57 hp, 499 cc, 425 lbs1996 - 2003
EngineYamaha R1MHonda CB500
Displacement998 cc499 cc
Max power200 hp (@13 500 RPM)57 hp (@9 500 RPM)
Max torque82 lb ft (@11 500 RPM)34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM)
Redline14 200 RPM10 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 500 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionCarburetor
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Inline-2
Compression13.00:110.50:1
Oil capacity3.88 quart2.93 quart
Oil type10W40, 15W5010W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK LMAR9E-JNGK CR8EH9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore79.0 mm73.0 mm
Stroke50.9 mm59.0 mm
Weight to power2.22 lbs/hp7.46 lbs/hp
Power to weight1128 hp/2500lbs334 hp/2500lbs
Battery typeYTZ7S, 12V 6.0Ah
GearboxYamaha R1MHonda CB500
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchSlipperWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.6341.947
Final drive2.5632.666
1. gear2.6 (99 mph)3.461 (43 mph)
2. gear2.176 (119 mph)2.235 (68 mph)
3. gear1.842 (140 mph)1.75 (86 mph)
4. gear1.579 (164 mph)1.478 (102 mph)
5. gear1.381 (188 mph)1.28 (119 mph)
6. gear1.25 (207 mph)1.13 (134 mph)
ChasisYamaha R1MHonda CB500
Frame typeDiamond frameDouble cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction
Front susp.43mm Öhlins® electronic suspension USD 4.72 in travel37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel)
Rear susp.Öhlins® electronic suspension w/single shock 4.72 in travelTwin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel)
Dyno chart of 2016 Yamaha R1M and 1998 Honda CB500