Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace

Infobox Motorcycle
name = Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace


manufacturer = Yamaha
production = 1996-2003
predecessor = Yamaha FZR1000
successor =
class = Super bike
engine = 1,002cm3 Liquid cooled 4-stroke DOHC 20 Valvecite web|url=http://www.magnumz.com/thunderace/a/thunderaceds.htm|title=www.magnumz.com/thunderace/a/thunderaceds.htm]
final drive = Chain
transmission = Constant Mesh 5-Speed
rake =
trail =
wheelbase = 1430 mm
length = 2085 mm
width = 740 mm
seat_height = 795 mm
dry_weight = 417 lb (198 kg)
Front brakes = Dual disc
Rear brakes = Single disc
wet_weight = )
fuel_economy =
fuel_capacity =
Speed Top speed: 160.9 mph
acceleration =
Power/weight ratio: 0.7323 hp/kg
related = Yamaha YZF600R
similar = Honda Fireblade
Yamaha R1
Yamaha YZF750The Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha from 1996 until 2003.

The motorcycle is powered by Yamaha's 1002 cc 20-valve forward-slanting liquid-cooled four-cylinder engine. It is equipped with downdraught carburettors, throttle position sensor, gear position sensor, and a torque-boosting Exup system for low to mid-range performance with a claimed 145 bhp at 10,000 rpm and a top speed is of over 160 mph.

Colors

* Black/Grey
* Red/White/Black
* Red/White
* Blue/Silver
* Red/Silver
* Black/silver

References

External links

* [http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/yamaha/1996-yamaha-yzf1000r-thunderace-17071.html 1996 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace Fireblade on Steroids] motorcycle.com review
* [http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Yamaha/Yamaha--YZF1000R-Thunderace-1996-2003/?&R=EPI-224 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace (1996-2003)] motorcyclenews.com review
* [http://www.yamahablog.net/1996-yamaha-yzf1000r-thunderace/ 1996 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace REVIEWS]