| Engine | Yamaha R6 | Yamaha Vmax |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 599 cc | 1679 cc |
| Max power | 123 hp (@14 500 RPM) | 200 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 65 Nm (@10 500 RPM) | 170 Nm (@6 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 16 000 RPM | 9 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC V4 |
| Compression | 13.10:1 | 11.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.40 litre | 4.70 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40, Yamalube 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 10W40, YAMALUBE 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR10EK | NGK CR9EIA, DENSO IU27D |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 90.0 mm |
| Stroke | 42.5 mm | 66.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 1.54 kg/hp | 1.55 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 650 hp/Ton | 645 hp/Ton |
| Battery type | YTZ10S | YTZ14S |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R6 | Yamaha Vmax |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Shaft |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 5 |
| Primary ratio | 2.073 | 1.509 |
| Final drive | 2.813 | 3.082 |
| 1. gear | 2.583 (126 km/h) | 2.375 (107 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (163 km/h) | 1.81 (140 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.667 (195 km/h) | 1.4 (181 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.444 (226 km/h) | 1.115 (227 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.286 (253 km/h) | 0.935 (271 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.15 (283 km/h) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R6 | Yamaha Vmax |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminium Deltabox | Diamond |
| Front susp. | USD, dia 41mm, 115.00 mm travel | Telescopic fork, 120.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | 120.00 mm travel | Swingarm, 110.00 mm travel |