Is the Thunderace a good bike?
But ironically the Thunderace has proved to be a better big bore sports touring motorcycle than out-and-out superbike – albeit a humungously fast one. If you like your superbikes big and brash and with room for two, the Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace now represents great value.
How heavy is a Yamaha Thunderace?
Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | L : 2,085 mm (82.1 in) W : 740 mm (29 in) |
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 in) |
| Weight | 435 lb (197 kg) (dry) 512 lb (232 kg) (wet) |
| Related | Yamaha YZF600R |
When was the Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace made?
The Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1996 until 2003. The YZF1000R was a stop-gap bike from the FZR1000 to the YZF-R1 and produced from existing parts bins.
What kind of bike is the Yamaha Thunderace?
The Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1996 until 2005. The YZF1000R was a stop-gap bike from the FZR1000 to the YZF-R1 and produced from existing parts bins. The Thunderace five-valve four-cylinder engine was derived from the FZR1000, and the frame was adapted from the YZF750R.
What kind of brake caliper does a Yamaha Thunderace have?
The Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace also marked the first appearance of Yamaha’s awesome one piece, four-piston brake calipers that have also adorned the R1 which are two-finger powerful and make a mockery of some six-piston designs. Of course, this being a ’90s kid there are no electronics or any other fancy business.
What’s the top speed of a Yamaha YZF 1000?
With this drive-train, the Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace is capable of reaching a maximum top speed of 255.0 km/h (158.4 mph) .