| Engine | Yamaha Vmax | Honda CB900F Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1679 cc | 919 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp | 110 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 99 lb ft | 67 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 9 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC V4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 10.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.31 quart | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8EH-9, DENSO U24FER9, NGK CR9EH-9 | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | |
| Bore | 90.0 mm | 71.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm | 58.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.03 lbs/hp | 4.27 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 619 hp/2500lbs | 585 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha Vmax | Honda CB900F Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.52 | |
| Final drive | 2.687 | |
| 1. gear | 2.769 (62 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 2.0 (86 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.6 (107 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.368 (125 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.227 (140 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.13 (152 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha Vmax | Honda CB900F Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum die cast frame | Mono-backbone frame |
| Front susp. | YHSJ 52mm fork, 4.72 in travel | 43mm fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | YHSJ shock, 4.33 in travel | Monoshock, 5.04 in travel |