| Engine | Yamaha R6 | BMW K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 987 cc |
| Max power | 133 hp (@14 500 RPM) | 90 hp (@8 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 50 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) | 63 lb ft (@8 250 RPM) |
| Redline | 16 200 RPM | 8 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.80:1 | 10.20:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR10EK | Bosch XR 5 DC, Beru 12-5 DU, Champion A 85 YC |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.02 lbs/hp | 5.85 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 828 hp/2500lbs | 427 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R6 | BMW K100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Shaft |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 5 |
| Primary ratio | 2.073 | 1.944 |
| Final drive | 2.813 | 2.91 |
| 1. gear | 2.583 (79 mph) | 2.312 (51 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (102 mph) | 1.522 (77 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.667 (123 mph) | 1.185 (99 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.444 (142 mph) | 0.966 (121 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.286 (159 mph) | 0.875 (134 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.15 (178 mph) |