Yamaha YZF 600 R Thundercat

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YZF 600 R Thundercat (4TV, 4WD)
Manufacturer Yamaha engine
Production period 1996 to 2004
class motorcycle
design type Super athlete
Motor data
Type : 4-cylinder, four-stroke in - line engine , DOHC , 4 valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts

Cooling : Liquid cooling Mixture
preparation : Carburettor, four Keihin CVKD36 carburettors Starting
system : Electric starter
Ignition system : Digital transistor ignition

Displacement  (cm³) 599
Power  (kW / PS ) 72/98 at 11,500 rpm
Torque  ( N m ) 66 at 9500 rpm
Top speed (  km / h) 234
transmission 6-speed

Ratios :
Primary: 1.708
Secondary: 3.133
1st gear: 2.846
2nd gear: 1.947
3rd gear: 1.545
4th gear: 1.333
5th gear: 1.190
6th gear: 1.074

drive Chain drive
(O-ring)
Brakes front: hydraulic double disc brake 298 mm
rear hydraulic single disc brake 245 mm
Wheelbase  (mm) 1415
Dimensions (L × W × H, mm): 2145 mm × 725 mm × 1190 mm
Seat height (cm) 80.5
Empty weight  (kg) 187 (dry)
Previous model FZR 600 R (4JH)
successor YZF-R6

The Yamaha YZF 600 R Thundercat is a supersport motorcycle from the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha , which was offered in Europe from 1996 to 2004. In the USA the model was sold up to and including 2007.

history

The YZF 600 R Thundercat was placed by Yamaha as the successor to the FZR 600 in the super sports segment . Despite good driving performance, it was difficult to assert itself on the racetrack against the sometimes much lighter competition and was replaced in 1999 by the YZF-R 6 , which impressed with its much more radical design. From then on, the Thundercat was advertised as a super sports tourer , which corresponded to its properties significantly better. Its advantages, such as a comfortable seating position, double seat bench and effective paneling, came into their own better on the country road than on the circuit.

Model development

There were only minor changes to the Thundercat during the entire production period.

from model year 1998:

  • black lacquered rear silencer instead of stainless steel casing
  • modified rear damping with 5 positions instead of 20

Additional technical data

  • Acceleration (0-100 km / h): 3.6 s
  • Rear suspension: swing arm, monocross strut
  • Front headlight H4, 60/55 W, 12 V

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