| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Yamaha Vmax |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 1679 cc |
| Max power | 133 hp (@14 500 RPM) | 170 hp |
| Max torque | 50 lb ft (@12 000 RPM) | 99 lb ft |
| Redline | 16 200 RPM | 9 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC V4 |
| Compression | 12.80:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR10EK | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 90.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 66.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.02 lbs/hp | 4.03 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 828 hp/2500lbs | 619 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V, 8.6 Ah, YTZ10S |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R6 | Yamaha Vmax |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 0 |
| Primary ratio | 2.073 | |
| Final drive | 2.813 | |
| 1. gear | 2.583 (79 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (102 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.667 (123 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.444 (142 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.286 (159 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.15 (178 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R6 | Yamaha Vmax |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Aluminum die cast frame |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork USD, 4.72 in travel | YHSJ 52mm fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm link suspension, coil spring/gas oil damper, 2.36 in travel | YHSJ shock, 4.33 in travel |