Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace: review, history, specs

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Class: sport

Production: 1996-2001

Predecessor: Yamaha FZR 1000

Successor: Yamaha YZF-R1

Model
Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace

1996-2001

(Europe, North America)

Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1996 Europe Name: Yamaha Thunderace 1000

Code: 4SV1, 4VD1, 4VE1, 4VF1, 4VG1, 4WN1

1997 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha Thunderace 1000

Code: 4SV3, 4VD2, 4VE2, 4VF2, 4WN2, 4YW1, 4YW2

1998 Europe Name: Yamaha Thunderace 1000

Code: 4SV4, 4VD3, 4VD4, 4VF3

2000 Europe Name: Yamaha Thunderace 1000

Code: 4SV5, 4VD5, 4VD6, 4VF4

2001 Europe Name: Yamaha Thunderace 1000

Code: 4SV6, 4VD7, 4VD8, 4VF5

Specifications

Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2085 mm / 82,1 in
Overall width 740 mm / 29,1 in
Overall height 1175 mm / 46,3 in
Seat height 790 mm / 31,1 in
Wheelbase 1430 mm / 56,3 in
Ground clearance 140 mm / 5,5 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 224 kg / 494 lbs
FRAME Type Diamond (aluminum) Deltabox
Front suspension, travel 48 mm telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in
Front tire size 120/70 ZR17
Rear tire size 180/55 ZR17
Front brake Double disc, 298 mm, 4-piston calipers
Rear brake Single disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 20,0 l / 5,28 US gal (reserve - 4,5 l)
Trail 97 mm / 3,82 in
Fuel economy / consumption 6,43 l / 100 km (36,6 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 75,5 x 56,0 mm
Displacement 1002 cm³ (61,14 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder
Max. power 145,0 hp (107,0 kW) / 10000 rpm
Max. torque 108,0 Nm (11,0 kgf*m) / 8500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 2,96 sec.[2]
Top speed 264 km/h (164 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetors, 4x Mikuni BDSR38
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 1.659
Final reduction
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.571

1.778

1.381

1.174

1.037

ELECTRICAL Ignition TCI (digital)
Alternator A.C. magneto, 12V 28A at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-12Ah

Images

Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace: images, gallery.

Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace
Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace
Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace

Videos

Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace: video.

YAMAHA YZF1000R THUNDERACE

Manuals

Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha YZF1000R (06/1997) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha YZF1000R (06/1997) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha YZF1000R (06/1997) | Top speed