Yamaha YZF100R Thunderace (1997)

The Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace was a sport bike that was released in 1997. It had a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1002cc. Its compression ratio was 11.5:1 and it had a wet sump lubrication system that used mineral oil. The bike was equipped with 4x 38mm Mikuni BDSR38 with TPS carburettors and digital TCI ignition. It had a maximum power output of 145hp at 10000rpm and a maximum torque of 108.3Nm at 8500rpm. The bike featured a multi-plate wet clutch and a 5-speed transmission with chain final drive. Its frame was an aluminium twin spar design with a 45mm front fork and a mono-shock adjustable rear suspension. The front brakes had 2x 298mm discs and 4-piston calipers, while the rear brake had a single 245mm disc and a 2-piston caliper. The bike had hollow spoke cast alloy wheels with a 120/70 ZR17 front tyre and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tyre. It weighed 198kg and had a fuel capacity of 19 litres. The bike’s average fuel consumption was 16.8 km/lit, and it had a top speed of 261.9 km/h. Overall, the Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace was a powerful and stylish sport bike that was designed to deliver a thrilling riding experience.

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Make Model: Yamaha YZF 1000R Thunder ace