Yamaha Yzf1000r Thunderace vs Yamaha Yzf600r Thundercat
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf1000r Thunderace vs Yamaha Yzf600r Thundercat. Yamaha Yzf1000r Thunderace: 145 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 270 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Yzf600r Thundercat: 100 hp @ 11,500 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 245 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 250 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf1000r Thunderace
Yamaha Yzf600r Thundercat
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
100 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
65 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
245 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
206 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
145 hp @ 10,000 rpm
100 hp @ 11,500 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
65 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
245 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 250 km/h)
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Yzf1000r Thunderace
7.5/10
"A criminally underrated sportsbike that rewards careful buyers handsomely."
Pros
+Torquey, usable power delivery
+Surprisingly comfortable ergonomics
+Strong parts availability still
Cons
−Carb diaphragms increasingly scarce
−Heavy for its era
−Frame inspection absolutely essential
Yamaha Yzf600r Thundercat
7.5/10
"Honest, underrated sportbike that punches above its bargain price."
Pros
+Smooth predictable power delivery
+Comfortable ergonomics for touring
+Bulletproof engine when maintained
Cons
−Scarce bodywork panels now
−Forks need frequent attention
−Cam chain tensioner weakness
Top 10 Accessories
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