| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Yamaha R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 123 hp (@14 500 RPM) | 200 hp (@13 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) | 82 lb ft (@11 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 16 000 RPM | 14 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 13.10:1 | 13.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 3.69 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR10EK | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 79.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 50.9 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.39 lbs/hp | 2.19 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 737 hp/2500lbs | 1139 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 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 | 1.634 |
| Final drive | 2.813 | 2.562 |
| 1. gear | 2.583 (78 mph) | 2.6 (100 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (101 mph) | 2.176 (119 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.667 (121 mph) | 1.824 (142 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.444 (140 mph) | 1.579 (165 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.286 (157 mph) | 1.381 (188 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.15 (176 mph) | 1.25 (208 mph) |