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).
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'Yamaha YZF1000' | |
Manufacturer | [[Yamaha]] |
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Also called | YZF1000R Thunderace, YZF1000R1, YZF 1000 R1, YZF 1000 R Thunderace |
Production | 1996 - 2001 |
Class | [[:Category:Sport Bike motorcycles|Sport Bike]] [[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]] |
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 |
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) |
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 More Manuals |
Engine
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
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.
Chassis
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
The Thunderace or T-Ace took the place of the FZR 1000 Genesis in 1996.
In Media
- Unforgettable
- Monster Garage
- Le siffleur
- Commissaire Moulin
- The Darkling
- Kriminalnaya Rossiya
- Chas Volkova
- Boets: Rozhdenie legendy
1997
References
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.