| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 121 hp (@13 000 RPM) | 182 hp (@12 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 60 Nm (@12 000 RPM) | 115 Nm (@10 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 15 500 RPM | 13 750 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.40:1 | 12.70:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.40 litre | 3.90 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | YAMALUBE 4, 10W-40, 20W-50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR10EK | NGK LMAR9E-J |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 65.5 mm | 78.0 mm |
| Stroke | 44.5 mm | 52.2 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 1.50 kg/hp | 1.13 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 664 hp/Ton | 883 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, GT9B-4 | 12V 8.6Ah, YTZ10S |
| 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 | 2.765 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (110 km/h) | 2.533 (157 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (161 km/h) | 2.063 (193 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (202 km/h) | 1.762 (225 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (235 km/h) | 1.522 (261 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (264 km/h) | 1.364 (291 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.083 (290 km/h) | 1.269 (313 km/h) |