| Engine | Yamaha XJ6 ABS | Honda Gold Wing |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 600 cc | 1833 cc |
| Max power | 77 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 126 hp (@550 RPM) |
| Max torque | 44 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) | 125 lb ft (@4 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 600 RPM | 6 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 730 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC Flat-6 |
| Compression | 12.20:1 | 10.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | 4.16 quart |
| Oil type | 10W30, 10W40, YAMALUBE 10W40 | SAE 10W30 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9E | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 24 |
| Bore | 65.5 mm | 73.0 mm |
| Stroke | 44.5 mm | 73.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 6.01 lbs/hp | 6.70 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 415 hp/2500lbs | 373 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | GT12B-4, 12V, 10Ah | GYZ20L 12V 20Ah (10HR) |
| Gearbox | Yamaha XJ6 ABS | Honda Gold Wing |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Shaft |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.955 | 1.795 |
| Final drive | 2.875 | 2.615 |
| 1. gear | 2.846 (53 mph) | 2.2 (46 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.947 (78 mph) | 1.416 (71 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (97 mph) | 1.035 (98 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (113 mph) | 0.82 (124 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.19 (127 mph) | 0.666 (153 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.083 (139 mph) | 0.521 (195 mph) |
| Chasis | Yamaha XJ6 ABS | Honda Gold Wing |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Diamond | Aluminum diamond frame |
| Front susp. | Telescopic, 5.12 in travel | |
| Rear susp. | Link type monoshock, 5.12 in travel |