| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Honda CBR900RR Fireblade |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 893 cc |
| Max power | 133 hp (@14 500 RPM) | 122 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 50 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) | 64 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 16 200 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.80:1 | 11.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 3.03 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR10EK | NGK CR9EH-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 58.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.02 lbs/hp | 3.72 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 828 hp/2500lbs | 671 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R6 | Honda CBR900RR Fireblade |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.073 | 1.52 |
| Final drive | 2.813 | 2.625 |
| 1. gear | 2.583 (79 mph) | 2.769 (73 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (102 mph) | 2.0 (102 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.667 (123 mph) | 1.579 (129 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.444 (142 mph) | 1.4 (145 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.286 (159 mph) | 1.25 (163 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.15 (178 mph) | 1.174 (173 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R6 | Honda CBR900RR Fireblade |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Aluminium twin-spar |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel | Showa 45mm, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 2.36 in travel | Showa monoshock, 4.72 in travel |