Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace: specs and comparison
Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace (Sport touring, 1996-2000): 1002 cc engine, 106.6 kW / 143 bhp, 235 kg, seat height 795 mm. Licence: Full A only.
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Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace1996-2000 · 1002 cc · 107 kW
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Specs
Generation 1996-2000
| Years | 1996-2000 |
|---|---|
| Type | Sport touring |
| Licence | Full A only |
| Engine | 1002 cc, 4 cyl. |
| Power | 106.6 kW / 143 bhp |
| Weight | 235 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 795 mm |
| Suspension travel | no data |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 20 l |
| Fuel use | 39 mpg (7.2 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 150 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £4,600 - £5,300 |
Why it's worth it
- Stable on the motorway
- Comfortable riding position
- Many bikes on the used market
Watch out
- Brakes are only average
- Heavy: 230 kg or more
What to check on a used one
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
- Fuel pump: hard starting, cutting out
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Questions
Is the Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace A2-legal?
No: 106.6 kW is over 70 kW, so it cannot be restricted for A2. It needs a full A licence.
What is the seat height of the Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace?
795 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace weigh?
235 kg (wet or dry not stated).
What is the fuel use and range of the Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace?
About 39 mpg (7.2 l/100 km); with the 20 l tank that is roughly 150 miles (240 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.