| Engine | Yamaha R1M | Honda CBR 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 998 cc | 599 cc |
| Max power | 200 hp (@13 500 RPM) | 100 hp (@12 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 82 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) | 46 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 14 200 RPM | 13 250 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.00:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.88 quart | 3.03 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, 15W50 | 10w40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR9E-J | NGK CR9EH9, DENSO U27FER9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 79.0 mm | 65.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 45.2 mm |
| Throttle bore | 34.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 2.22 lbs/hp | 4.54 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 1128 hp/2500lbs | 550 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ7S, 12V 6.0Ah | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R1M | Honda CBR 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 530 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.634 | 1.864 |
| Final drive | 2.563 | 2.866 |
| 1. gear | 2.6 (99 mph) | 2.9285 (62 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.176 (119 mph) | 2.0625 (88 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.842 (140 mph) | 1.5882 (114 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.579 (164 mph) | 1.3684 (132 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.381 (188 mph) | 1.2 (151 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.25 (207 mph) | 1.0869 (166 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R1M | Honda CBR 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond frame | Steel cradle frame |
| Front susp. | 43mm Öhlins® electronic suspension USD 4.72 in travel | 41mm fork, 5.12 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Öhlins® electronic suspension w/single shock 4.72 in travel | Monoshock, 4.29 in travel |