Yamaha YZF1000R

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Yamaha YZF1000
Manufacturer
Also called YZF1000R Thunderace, YZF1000R1, YZF 1000 R1, YZF 1000 R Thunderace
Production 1996 - 2001
Class Sport Bike
Predecessor Yamaha FZR1000
Successor Yamaha YZF-R1
Engine
in-line four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 75.5mm x 56.0mm
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Top Speed 149 mph (240 km/h)
Horsepower 97.89 HP (73.0 KW) @ 10000RPM
Torque 79.66 ft/lbs (108.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM
Air Filter K&N YA-1089 `97[1]
Spark Plug NGK DR8EA '97
Battery YUASA YTX14-BS '97
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet plate
Final Drive Chain: 532x110
Front Sprocket 17T
Rear Sprocket 46T
Suspension Front: 48mm conventional telescopic
Rear: Monoshock Adjustable Preload, Bump And Rebound
Brakes Front: dual disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 120/70-ZR17 '97
Rear Tire 180/55-ZR17 '97
Wheelbase 56.5 inches (1435 mm)
Seat Height 31.3 inches (795 mm)
Weight 436.52 pounds (198.0 Kg) (dry), 229.0 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 3.2 L (2.8 Imp qt, 3.4 US qt)[2]
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 0.68 liters/100 km (147.1 km/l or 345.91 mpg)
Manuals 1997 Yamaha YZF1000R J Owners Manual

1998 Yamaha YZF1000 K Owners Manual
2001 Yamaha YZF1000R Owners Manual

File:Yamaha YZF1000RJ(RJC) 1997 Service Manual.pdf
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The Yamaha YZF1000R was a in-line four, four-stroke Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1996 and 2001. It was known as the Thunderace in the European market. It could reach a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h). Max torque was 79.66 ft/lbs (108.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 97.89 HP (73.0 KW) @ 10000 RPM. The Yamaha YZF1000 was the precursor to the Yamaha YZF-R1 (R1).

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 75.5mm bore x 56.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1002.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70-zr17 front tire and a 180/55-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 48mm conventional telescopic while the rear was equipped with a Monoshock Adjustable Preload, Bump And Rebound. The YZF1000R Thunderace was fitted with a 5.02 Gallon (19.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 436.52 pounds (198.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.5 inches (1435 mm) long.

1996 - 2003 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace[edit | edit source]

1996 - 2003 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace

The Thunderace or T-Ace took the place of the FZR 1000 Genesis in 1996.



In Media[edit | edit source]



1997[edit | edit source]

1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black
1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black


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