| Engine | Yamaha Vmax | Honda CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1679 cc | 471 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp | 46 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 99 lb ft | 31 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 8 700 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC V4 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 10.70:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.37 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W30 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CPR8EA-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | |
| Bore | 90.0 mm | 67.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm | 66.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.03 lbs/hp | 9.11 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 619 hp/2500lbs | 274 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | FTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha Vmax | Honda CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 520V0 112 links | |
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.029 | |
| Final drive | 2.733 | |
| 1. gear | 3.285 (35 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 2.105 (55 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (71 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.3 (88 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.15 (99 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.043 (110 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha Vmax | Honda CB500F |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum die cast frame | Steel tubular diamond |
| Front susp. | YHSJ 52mm fork, 4.72 in travel | 41mm fork, 4.80 in travel |
| Rear susp. | YHSJ shock, 4.33 in travel | Monoshock, 4.13 in travel |