| Engine | Yamaha Vmax | Honda CB750 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1679 cc | 736 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp | 67 hp (@8 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 99 lb ft | 44 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 8 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | SOHC V4 | SOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 9.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | |
| Spark plug type | NGK D-8ESL, DENSO X-24ES | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Valves | 8 | |
| Bore | 90.0 mm | 61.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm | 63.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.03 lbs/hp | 7.67 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 619 hp/2500lbs | 326 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V, 14Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha Vmax | Honda CB750 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 0 | 5 |
| Primary ratio | 1.708 | |
| Final drive | 2.667 | |
| 1. gear | 2.5 (52 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.708 (76 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (97 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.097 (119 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 0.939 (138 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha Vmax | Honda CB750 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum die cast frame | Steel cradle tube |
| Front susp. | YHSJ 52mm fork, 4.72 in travel | Telescopic |
| Rear susp. | YHSJ shock, 4.33 in travel | Swingarm |