| Engine | Yamaha R7 | Honda CBR 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | CP2 | |
| Displacement | 689 cc | 600 cc |
| Max power | 73 hp (@8 750 RPM) | 105 hp (@12 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 49 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 48 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 000 RPM | 13 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.50:1 | 12.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.18 quart | 3.22 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, 10W50 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR8A-9 | NGK CR9EH9, DENSO U27FER9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 80.0 mm | 65.0 mm |
| Stroke | 68.6 mm | 45.2 mm |
| Throttle bore | 36.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 5.68 lbs/hp | 4.33 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 440 hp/2500lbs | 578 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ7S 12V 6Ah | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R7 | Honda CBR 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.863 | |
| Final drive | 2.866 | |
| 1. gear | 2.846 | 2.928 (63 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.125 | 2.062 (89 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.632 | 1.647 (112 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.3 | 1.368 (135 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.091 | 1.2 (154 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.964 | 1.086 (170 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R7 | Honda CBR 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond steel frame | Steel diamond frame |
| Front susp. | KYB 41mm USD, 5.12 in travel | 41mm Telescopic fork, 4.65 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel | Monoshock, 4.69 in travel |