| Engine | Yamaha Vmax | Yamaha WR450F |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1679 cc | 449 cc |
| Max power | 170 hp | 50 hp (@8 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 99 lb ft | 36 lb ft (@7 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 11 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 900 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC V4 | DOHC Single |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 12.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 0.95 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR8E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 5 | |
| Bore | 90.0 mm | 95.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm | 63.4 mm |
| Throttle bore | 42.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.03 lbs/hp | 5.47 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 619 hp/2500lbs | 457 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 6Ah, YTZ7S (F) |
| Gearbox | Yamaha Vmax | Yamaha WR450F |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DAIDO 520VM2 114 links | |
| Gears count | 0 | 5 |
| Primary ratio | 2.652 | |
| Final drive | 3.846 | |
| 1. gear | 2.417 (37 mph) | |
| 2. gear | 1.733 (52 mph) | |
| 3. gear | 1.313 (68 mph) | |
| 4. gear | 1.05 (84 mph) | |
| 5. gear | 0.84 (106 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha Vmax | Yamaha WR450F |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum die cast frame | Bilateral beam aluminum |
| Front susp. | YHSJ 52mm fork, 4.72 in travel | 48mm USD, 11.81 in travel |
| Rear susp. | YHSJ shock, 4.33 in travel | Swingarm monoshock, 11.57 in travel |