Yamaha Yzf1000r Thunderace vs Yamaha Yzf750r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Yzf1000r Thunderace vs Yamaha Yzf750r. 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 Yzf750r: 125 hp @ 12,000 rpm hp, 195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 265 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Yzf1000r Thunderace
Yamaha Yzf750r
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
265 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
209 kg
195 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
145 hp @ 10,000 rpm
125 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
80 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Top Speed
270 km/h
265 km/h
Weight
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated 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 Yzf750r
7.8/10
"A forgotten gem that rewards patient, mechanically savvy buyers handsomely."
Pros
+Exceptional chassis balance still
+Strong mid-range power delivery
+Rewarding precision at pace
Cons
−Parts availability increasingly difficult
−Suspension desperately needs rebuilding
−Hidden crash damage common
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