Yamaha YZF 600 R - Thundercat

The 1997 Yamaha YZF 600 R - Thundercat is a stylish and Supersport motorcycle with Water cooled, 599cc, Inline-4, DOHC and 97.21 HP (71.5 kW) @ 11500 rpm.

Model year

1997

Type

Supersport

Make

Yamaha

Engine Power

97.21 HP (71.5 kW) @ 11500 rpm

Top Speed

146.64 mph

Technical Specifications

Engine and transmission

Engine type:
4 cylinders, 4-stroke, Inline
Displacement:
599 cc (36.6 cubic inches)
Bore × stroke:
2.44 inch × 1.95 inch (oversquare - shortstroke)
Cooling system:
Water cooled
Power:
97.21 HP (71.5 kW) @ 11500 rpm
Torque:
66 Nm (48.68 lb-ft) @ 9500 rpm
Throttle:
Cable operated
Valve train:
DOHC, variable
Valves per cylinder:
4
Sparks per cylinder:
1
Fuel supply system:
Carburetor
Ignition type:
TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Funnel diameter:
1.42 inch
Compression:
12:1
Engine mounting:
Transverse
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Gear box:
Manual 6-speed
Clutch:
Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Final drive:
Chain
Spark plug pipe type:
NGK, CR9E
Motor oil:
Mineral, 20W/40
Starter:
Electric

Dimensions

Length:
81.5 inch
Width:
29.7 inch
Height:
4.7 inch
Wheel base:
55.7 inch
Trail:
3.8 inch
Seat height:
33.1 inch
Curb weight:
487.2 lbs
Dry weight:
412.3 lbs

Chassis and suspension

Front
Suspension:
Cartridge
Suspension travel:
5.12 inch
Fork angle:
25°
Brake:
Twin Disk, Ø11.73 inch
Tire:
120 / 60 R17 ZR
Rear
Suspension:
mono shock, Swingarm
Suspension travel:
4.72 inch
Brake:
Disk, Ø9.65 inch
Tire:
160 / 60 R17 ZR
Frame type:
aluminium, twin spar