Yamaha YZF 600 R Thunder cat (1998)

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The Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC, and 4 valves per cylinder engine. It has a capacity of 599cc/36.5 cu-in with a compression ratio of 12.0:1. The bike features four 36mm Keihin CV downdraft carburetors and a digital TCI ignition system, and it can produce a maximum power output of 72.9 kW / 100 hp at 11,500 rpm. The Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat has a six-speed transmission and a final drive with a 530 O-ring chain. The twin-spar, steel, delta-box frame provides stability for the 189kg/417lb motorcycle. The front wheel has a 41mm telescopic fork adjustable with preload, compression, and rebound damping, while the rear has a monoshock adjustable with preload, bump, and rebound. The bike also features front dual 300mm discs with four-piston calipers and a single 245mm rear disc with a two-piston caliper. The Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat can reach a top speed of 246.8 km/h / 153.3 mph and reach 0-100km/h in 3 seconds. It also has a fuel tank capacity of 19L/5.0 US gal/4.2 Imp gal, which gives average consumption of about 6.1 L/100 km / 16.4 km/l / 38.6 US mpg / 46.3 Imp mpg. Overall, the Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat is a high-performance motorcycle that offers great performance and stability, making it a great choice for riders looking for speed and comfort.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat

Year: 1998


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 49.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Induction: 4 x 36 mm Keihin CV downdraft carburetors
Ignition: Digital TCI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 11500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 67.9 kW / 91.0 hp @ 11500 rpm
Max Torque: 65.7 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: 530 O-ring chain OEM sprocket sizes per tooth Front= 15 Back= 47
Frame: Twin spar, steel, delta box
Front Suspension: 41 mm telescopic fork adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping

Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Monoshock adjustable preload, bump and rebound
Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes: 2x 300 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60-17
Rear Tyre: 160/60-17
Rake: 25.0 degrees
Trail: 97 mm / 3.82 in
Dimensions: Length 2060mm / 81.1 in Width 754 mm / 29.6 in Height 1190 mm / 46.8 in
Wheelbase: 1415 mm / 55.7 in
Seat Height: 810 mm / 31.7 in
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight: 189 kg / 417 lbs
Wet Weight: 210 kg / 463 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 6.1 L/100 km / 16.4 km/l / 38.6 US mpg / 46.3 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 13.5 m / 44.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 37.5 m / 123 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.3 sec / 194.7 km/h / 121 mph

Top Speed: 246.8 km/h / 153.3 mph
Road Test: Group Test Motosprint 1997

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