| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Honda CBR1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 1000 cc |
| Max power | 123 hp (@14 500 RPM) | 171 hp (@11 250 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) | 82 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 16 000 RPM | 13 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.10:1 | 12.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 3.50 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W30 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR10EK | NGK IMR9E-9HES, DESNO VUH27ES |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 76.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 55.1 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.39 lbs/hp | 2.58 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 737 hp/2500lbs | 969 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ10S | 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R6 | Honda CBR1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.073 | 1.717 |
| Final drive | 2.813 | 2.625 |
| 1. gear | 2.583 (78 mph) | 2.285 (92 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (101 mph) | 1.777 (118 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.667 (121 mph) | 1.5 (140 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.444 (140 mph) | 1.333 (158 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.286 (157 mph) | 1.214 (173 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.15 (176 mph) | 1.137 (184 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R6 | Honda CBR1000RR |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium Deltabox | Twin-spar aluminium |
| Front susp. | USD, dia 41mm, 4.53 in travel | 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | 4.72 in travel | Monoshock, 5.51 in travel |