| Attribute | Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace × | Aprilia Falco 1000 SL × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1996 | 2003 |
| Make | Yamaha | Aprilia |
| Model | Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace | Aprilia Falco 1000 SL |
| Category | Sport touring | Sport touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BDSR38/4 | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,002 | 997.6 |
| Power (kw) | 105.8 | 86.1 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 7.12 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Torque (Nm) | 108.3 | 95.7 |
| Bore (mm) | 75.5 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 56 | - |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Greenhouse gases | 165.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Clutch | Wet Plate | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet Sump | - |
| Compression | 11.5:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | 4 into 1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 48mm conventional telescopic | - |
| Frame type | Delta Box | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-17 | - |
| Rear tyre | 190/50-17 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,430 | 1,415 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 198 | 190 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5343 | 0.4532 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 815 |
| Performance | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 3.2 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 4 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 21 |