Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace

Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace
ManufacturerYamaha
Production1996-2005
PredecessorYamaha FZR1000
SuccessorYamaha YZF-R1
ClassSport bike
Engine1,002 cc Liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 20-valve[1]
Top speed186 mph (299 km/h)[2]
Power158 hp (118 kW) @ 10,000 rpm (claimed)[3]
137.2 hp (102.3 kW) (rear wheel)[2]
Torque78.3 lb⋅ft (106.2 N⋅m) (rear wheel)[2]
TransmissionConstant Mesh 5-Speed, 6- Speed upgrade using YZF750R gearbox
SuspensionFront 48 mm fork fully adjustable
Rear mono shock fully adjustable
Wheelbase1,430 mm (56 in)
DimensionsL: 2,085 mm (82.1 in)
W: 740 mm (29 in)
Seat height795 mm (31.3 in)
Weight435 lb (197 kg) (dry)
512 lb (232 kg)[2] (wet)
RelatedYamaha YZF600R
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The Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace was 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.[4][3][permanent dead link] The Thunderace five-valve four-cylinder engine was derived from the FZR1000, and the frame was adapted from the YZF750R.[5] The Genesis engine has undergone some changes aimed at improving mid-range power rather than the maximum output, which remains 158 bhp (118 kW). The rotating mass of crankshaft and pistons have been lightened to improve throttle response, and new carburetors equipped with "Throttle Position Sensors" give the ignition some more data to help control the EXUP valve in the exhaust pipe.

  1. ^ "YAMAHA YZF R1 THUNDERACE (1996-2005) Review". Motorcycle News. November 24, 2006. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d "Performance Index '10" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, 2010, archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-02-15, retrieved 2023-08-02
  3. ^ a b "Yamaha YZF Thunderace". Carole Nash. August 8, 2008. Retrieved November 2, 2017.[dead link]
  4. ^ MacKellar, Colin; Edwards, Ken (2012-04-01). "1996 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace - Motorcycle.com". motorcycle.com. Retrieved 2023-08-02.