Engine
* Type: 599cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder; DOHC, 16 titanium valves
* Bore x Stroke: 67.0 x 42.5mm
* Compression Ratio: 13.1:1
* Carburetion: Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
* Ignition: TCI
* Transmission: 6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
* Final Drive: #525 O-ring chain
Chassis
* Suspension/Front: 41mm inverted fork; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
* Suspension/Rear: Single shock; 4-way adjustable, 4.7-in travel
* Brakes/Front: Dual 310mm floating disc; radial-mount 4-piston calipers
* Brakes/Rear: 220mm disc; single-piston caliper
* Tires/Front: 120/70-ZR17
* Tires/Rear: 180/55-ZR17
Dimensions
* Length: 80.3 in
* Width: 27.6 in
* Height: 43.3 in
* Seat Height: 33.5 in
* Wheelbase: 54.3 in
* Rake (Caster Angle): 24°
* Trail: 3.8 in
* Fuel Capacity: 4.6 gal
* Dry Weight: 366 lb
New for 2008 Model:
* Over 50 friction-reducing strategies have been employed inside the engine, including the use of wider crank bearings.
* Upgraded fuel injection mapping for the YCC-T dual-injector system complements the higher compression ratio for great throttle response and reduced engine braking.
* A magnesium subframe removes weight from the rear of the motorcycle for increased mass centralization.
* All-new frame takes handling to the next level, allowing more precise turn-in, greater corner speed, and tighter exits. Thicker headpipe-headstock and swingarm pivot area walls, and elimination of the frame crossmember, help achieve perfect balance.
* New swingarm has internal ribs added, and extruded section is now forged to work with the new frame.
* Revised outer fork tubes, a new lower triple clamp, and increased fork offset provide highly tactile front-end feedback.
* Moving the rider and bars forward and slightly lower enhances braking and turn-in performance. Clip-ons are also lower and re-angled.
* Front discs are 310 x 5mm instead of 4.5mm for increased cooling qualities.
* Increased fork height adjustability and rear ride-height adjustment range accommodate a greater range of riders and tires.
* Revised bodywork results in even greater aerodynamic efficiency.