Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace

Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace

Manufacturer	Yamaha
Production	1996–2003
Predecessor	Yamaha FZR1000
Class	Super bike
Engine	1002 cc Liquid cooled 4-stroke DOHC 20-Valve[1]
Transmission	Constant Mesh 5-Speed
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	417 lb (198 kg) (dry), ) (wet)
Related	Yamaha YZF600R

The Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1996 until 2003.

The motorcycle is powered by a 1002 cc 20-valve forward-slanting liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine. It is equipped with downdraught carburettors, throttle position sensor, gear position sensor, and a torque-boosting Exup system for low to mid-range performance with a claimed 145 bhp (108 kW) at 10000 rpm and a top speed of over 160 mph (260 km/h).

Colours

• Black/Grey
• Red/White/Black
• Red/White
• Blue/Silver
• Blue/Black
• Red/Silver
• Black/silver

References

External links

• 1996 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace Fireblade on Steroids motorcycle.com review
• Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace (1996-2003) Motorcyclenews.com Review

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