| Engine | Yamaha Vmax | Suzuki Hayabusa |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1679 cc | 1299 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp | 178 hp (@9 800 RPM) |
| Max torque | 99 lb ft | 101 lb ft (@10 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 150 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC V4 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 11.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.12 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E, DENSO U27ESR-N | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | |
| Bore | 90.0 mm | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm | 63.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 44.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.03 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 619 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | YT12A-BS, 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha Vmax | Suzuki Hayabusa |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | RK GB50GSV Z3 | |
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.596 | |
| Final drive | 2.352 | |
| 1. gear | 2.615 (81 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.937 (110 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.526 (140 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.285 (166 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 1.136 (188 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 1.043 (204 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha Vmax | Suzuki Hayabusa |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum die cast frame | |
| Front susp. | YHSJ 52mm fork, 4.72 in travel | USD, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | YHSJ shock, 4.33 in travel | Monoshock, 5.51 in travel |