| Engine | Yamaha Vmax | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1679 cc | 645 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp | 72 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 99 lb ft | 47 lb ft (@7 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 11 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC V4 | SOHC V-twin |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 11.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.18 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Suzuki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | |
| Bore | 90.0 mm | 81.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm | 62.6 mm |
| Throttle bore | 39.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.03 lbs/hp | 6.06 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 619 hp/2500lbs | 412 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Yamaha Vmax | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 525 V8, 110 links | |
| Gears count | 0 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.088 | |
| Final drive | 3.0 | |
| 1. gear | 2.461 (52 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.777 (72 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.38 (93 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.125 (114 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 0.961 (134 mph) | |
| 6. gear | 0.851 (151 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha Vmax | Suzuki SV650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum die cast frame | Pressure cast aluminium alloy diamond truss |
| Front susp. | YHSJ 52mm fork, 4.72 in travel | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 130mm fork stroke |
| Rear susp. | YHSJ shock, 4.33 in travel | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, 134mm wheel travel |