| Engine | Yamaha Vmax | Yamaha FZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1679 cc | 998 cc |
| Max power | 200 hp (@9 000 RPM) | 150 hp (@11 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 125 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 78 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 12 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC V4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 11.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 4.45 quart | 2.93 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40, YAMALUBE 10W40 | YAMALUBE 4, 10W-30 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA, DENSO IU27D | NGK CR9EK |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 20 |
| Bore | 90.0 mm | 77.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm | 53.6 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.42 lbs/hp | 3.23 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 731 hp/2500lbs | 773 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ14S | YTZ14S, 12V 11.2Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha Vmax | Yamaha FZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Shaft | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 5 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.509 | 1.512 |
| Final drive | 3.082 | 2.647 |
| 1. gear | 2.375 (66 mph) | 2.533 (86 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.81 (87 mph) | 2.063 (106 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.4 (112 mph) | 1.762 (124 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.115 (141 mph) | 1.522 (143 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.935 (168 mph) | 1.35 (161 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.208 (181 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha Vmax | Yamaha FZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Diamond aluminium |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel | USD, 5.12 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swingarm, 4.33 in travel | Swingarm, 5.12 in travel |