The Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1996 until 2003.The motorcycle is powered by Yamaha's 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 at 10,000 rpm and a top speed is of over 160 mph.
Manufacturer
Yamaha
Production
1996-2003
Predecessor
Yamaha FZR1000
Class
Super bike
Engine
1,002cm3 Liquid cooled 4-stroke DOHC 20 Valve[1]
Transmission
Constant Mesh 5-Speed
Wheelbase
1430 mm
Dimensions
L 2085 mm W 740 mm
Seat height
795 mm
Weight
417 lb (198 kg) (dry), ) (wet)
Related
Yamaha YZF600R
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