Yamaha YZF 600R Thunder cat (2003-05)

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The Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat was a sport motorcycle produced between 2003 and 2005. It was powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 599cc and a compression ratio of 12.0:1. The engine delivered a maximum power of 72.9 kW (100 hp) at 11,500 rpm and a peak torque of 65.7 Nm (48.7 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm. The bike also featured a six-speed transmission and a 530 O-ring chain final drive. The frame was a twin-spar, steel delta box design, while the suspension consisted of a 41mm telescopic fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The bike had a 25-degree rake and a trail of 97 mm. The front brake system comprised of two 300 mm discs with 4-piston calipers, while the rear featured a single 245 mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The bike had a length of 2060mm (81.1 in), a width of 754mm (29.6 in) and a height of 1190mm (46.8 in). It had a seat height of 810mm (31.7 in), a ground clearance of 135 mm (5.3 in), and a dry weight of 189kg (417 lbs). The fuel tank capacity was 19 litres (5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal) and the bike had a fuel consumption of 6.1 L/100 km (16.4 km/l / 38.6 US mpg / 46.3 Imp mpg). The bike had a top speed of 246.8 km/h (153.3 mph) and could go from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds. The Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat offered good performance and an enjoyable riding experience.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat

Year: 2003 – 05


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 599 cc / 36.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 49.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Induction: 4 x 36 mm Keihin CV downdraft carburetors
Ignition: Digital TCI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 11500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 67.9 kW / 91.0 hp @ 11500 rpm
Max Torque: 65.7 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m / 48.7 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: 530 O-ring chain OEM sprocket sizes per tooth Front= 15 Back= 47
Frame: Twin spar, steel, delta box
Front Suspension: 41 mm telescopic fork adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping

Front Wheel Travel: 130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Monoshock adjustable preload, bump and rebound
Rear Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Front Brakes: 2x 300 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60-17
Rear Tyre: 160/60-17
Rake: 25.0 degrees
Trail: 97 mm / 3.82 in
Dimensions: Length 2060mm / 81.1 in Width 754 mm / 29.6 in Height 1190 mm / 46.8 in
Wheelbase: 1415 mm / 55.7 in
Seat Height: 810 mm / 31.7 in
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight: 189 kg / 417 lbs
Wet Weight: 210 kg / 463 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 6.1 L/100 km / 16.4 km/l / 38.6 US mpg / 46.3 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 13.5 m / 44.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 37.5 m / 123 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.3 sec / 194.7 km/h / 121 mph

Top Speed: 246.8 km/h / 153.3 mph

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