Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat: review, history, specs
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Production: 1995-2007
Predecessor: Yamaha FZR 600
Successor: Yamaha YZF-R6
| Models | |
|---|---|
| Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat
(I Gen.) 1995-1996 Codes: 4NA1, 4NC1, 4ND1, 4NE1, 4NA2, 4NC2, 4ND2, 4NE2 (Europe, North America) |
Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat
(II Gen.) 1996-2007 (Europe, North America) |
History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1995 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Thundercat 600 (I Gen.)
Code: 4NA1, 4NC1, 4ND1, 4NE1 |
| 1996 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Thundercat 600 (I Gen.); Yamaha Thundercat 600 (II Gen.)
Code: 4NA2, 4NC2, 4ND2, 4NE2; 4TV1, 4TV2, 4WD1, 4WE1, 4WF1 |
| 1997 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Thundercat 600
Code: 4EW2, 4TV3, 4WE2, 4WF2, 5AH1, 5AH2 |
| 1998 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Thundercat 600
Code: 4TV5, 4TV6, 4WD3, 4WE3, 4WF3, 5AH3, 5AH4 |
| 1999 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Thundercat 600
Code: 4TV7, 4TV8, 4WD4, 4WE4, 4WF4, 5AH5, 5AH6 |
| 2000 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Thundercat 600
Code: 4TV9, 4TVA, 4WD5, 4WE5, 4WF5, 5AH7, 5AH8 |
| 2001 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Thundercat 600
Code: 4TVB, 4TVC, 4WD6, 4WE6, 4WF6, 5AH9, 5AHA |
| 2002 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Thundercat 600
Code: 4TVD, 4WD7, 4WE7, 4WF7, 5AHB, 5AHC |
| 2003 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Thundercat 600
Code: 4WF8, 5AHD, 5AHE |
| 2004 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Thundercat 600
Code: 4WF9, 5AHF, 5AHG |
| 2005 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Thundercat 600
Code: 4WFA, 5AHH, 5AHJ |
| 2006 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Thundercat 600
Code: 4WFB, 5AHK, 5AHL |
| 2007 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Thundercat 600
Code: 4WFC, 5AHM, 5AHN |
Specifications
Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat (II Gen): specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2060 mm / 81,1 in |
| Overall width | 725 mm / 28,5 in | |
| Overall height | 1190 mm / 46,9 in | |
| Seat height | 805 mm / 31,7 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm / 55,7 in | |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm / 5,3 in | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 212 kg / 467 lbs | |
| FRAME | Type | Diamond (steel) Deltabox |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 130 mm / 5,1 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in | |
| Front tire size | 120/60 ZR17 | |
| Rear tire size | 160/60 ZR17 | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 298 mm, 4-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 19,0 l / 5,0 US gal (include 3,1 l reserve) | |
| Trail | 97 mm / 3,82 in | |
| Fuel economy | 5,47 l / 100 km (43 mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 62,0 x 49,6 mm | |
| Displacement | 599 cm³ (36,5 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 100,0 hp (73,5 kW) / 11500 rpm – YZF600R (North America, UK and other)
98,0 hp (72,1 kW) / 11500 rpm – YZF600R (Germany and other) 87,7 hp (64,5 kW) / 11250 rpm – YZF600R (rear wheel) | |
| Max. torque | 66,0 Nm (6,7 kgf*m) / 9500 rpm
60,0 Nm (6,1 kgf*m) – YZR600R (rear wheel) | |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 3,42 sec | |
| Top speed | 240 km/h (149 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetors, 4x Keihin CVKD36 |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 1.708 | |
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.947 1.545 1.333 1.190 1.074 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | TCI (digital) |
| Alternator | A.C. magneto, 12V 8.8A at 1300 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-10Ah | |
Images
Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat: images, gallery.
Videos
Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat: video.
Manuals
Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat: manuals, parts, microfiches.