| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 133 hp (@14 500 RPM) | 170 hp (@12 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 68 Nm (@12 000 RPM) | 107 Nm (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 16 200 RPM | 13 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 12.80:1 | 12.40:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.40 litre | 3.80 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR10EK | NGK CR9EK |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 53.6 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.37 kg/hp | 1.14 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 730 hp/Ton | 876 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | 12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R6 | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.073 | 1.512 |
| Final drive | 2.813 | 2.647 |
| 1. gear | 2.583 (128 km/h) | 2.533 (156 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (165 km/h) | 2.063 (192 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.667 (198 km/h) | 1.762 (224 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.444 (228 km/h) | 1.522 (260 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.286 (256 km/h) | 1.364 (290 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.15 (287 km/h) | 1.269 (312 km/h) |