| Engine | Yamaha R7 | Honda CBR900RR Fireblade |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | CP2 | |
| Displacement | 689 cc | 893 cc |
| Max power | 73 hp (@8 750 RPM) | 122 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 49 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 64 lb ft (@10 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 000 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 100 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.50:1 | 11.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.18 quart | 3.03 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, 10W50 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK LMAR8A-9 | NGK CR9EH-9 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 80.0 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Stroke | 68.6 mm | 58.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 5.68 lbs/hp | 3.72 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 440 hp/2500lbs | 671 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ7S 12V 6Ah | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha R7 | Honda CBR900RR Fireblade |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.52 | |
| Final drive | 2.625 | |
| 1. gear | 2.846 | 2.769 (73 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.125 | 2.0 (102 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.632 | 1.579 (129 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.3 | 1.4 (145 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.091 | 1.25 (163 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.964 | 1.174 (173 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha R7 | Honda CBR900RR Fireblade |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond steel frame | Aluminium twin-spar |
| Front susp. | KYB 41mm USD, 5.12 in travel | Showa 45mm, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel | Showa monoshock, 4.72 in travel |