| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 121 hp (@13 000 RPM) | 170 hp (@12 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 44 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) | 78 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 500 RPM | 13 500 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.40:1 | 12.40:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 3.60 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK | NGK CR9EK |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 65.5 mm | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 44.5 mm | 53.6 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.32 lbs/hp | 2.52 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 753 hp/2500lbs | 993 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4 |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R6 | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.955 | 1.512 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.647 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (68 mph) | 2.533 (97 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (100 mph) | 2.063 (119 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (125 mph) | 1.762 (139 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (146 mph) | 1.522 (161 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (164 mph) | 1.364 (180 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.083 (180 mph) | 1.269 (194 mph) |