Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace

Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace
Manufacturer Yamaha
Production 1996-2003
Predecessor Yamaha FZR1000
Successor Yamaha YZF-R1
Class Sport bike
Engine 1,002 cc Liquid-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 20-valve[1]
Top speed 164 mph (264 km/h)[2]
Power 145 hp (108 kW) @ 10,000 rpm (claimed)[3]
123.4 hp (92.0 kW) (rear wheel)[2]
Torque 71.3 lb⋅ft (96.7 N⋅m) (rear wheel)[2]
Transmission Constant Mesh 5-Speed
Suspension Front 48 mm fork fully adjustable
Rear mono shock fully adjustable
Wheelbase 1,430 mm (56 in)
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)[2] (wet)
Related Yamaha YZF600R

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.[4][3] The Thunderace five-valve four-cylinder engine was derived from the FZR1000, and the frame was adapted from the YZF750R. The Genesis engine has undergone some changes aimed at improving mid-range power rather than the maximum output, which remains 145 bhp (108 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.

References

  1. ↑ "YAMAHA YZF1000 THUNDERACE (1996-2003) Review". Motorcycle News. November 24, 2006. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Performance Index '10" (PDF), Motorcycle Consumer News, Bowtie Magazines, 2010, retrieved 2016-09-15
  3. 1 2 "Yamaha YZF1000 Thunderace". Carole Nash. August 8, 2008. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
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