| Engine | Yamaha R6 | BMW R 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc | 1802 cc |
| Max power | 121 hp (@13 000 RPM) | 91 hp (@4 750 RPM) |
| Max torque | 60 Nm (@12 000 RPM) | 157 Nm (@3 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 500 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Flat-2 |
| Compression | 12.40:1 | 9.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.40 litre | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Valves | 16 | |
| Bore | 65.5 mm | 107.1 mm |
| Stroke | 44.5 mm | 100.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 1.50 kg/hp | 3.79 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 664 hp/Ton | 263 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4 | 12V 26Ah |