Yamaha YZF100R Thunderace (1997)

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The Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace was a sport bike that was released in 1997. It had a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1002cc. Its compression ratio was 11.5:1 and it had a wet sump lubrication system that used mineral oil. The bike was equipped with 4x 38mm Mikuni BDSR38 with TPS carburettors and digital TCI ignition. It had a maximum power output of 145hp at 10000rpm and a maximum torque of 108.3Nm at 8500rpm. The bike featured a multi-plate wet clutch and a 5-speed transmission with chain final drive. Its frame was an aluminium twin spar design with a 45mm front fork and a mono-shock adjustable rear suspension. The front brakes had 2x 298mm discs and 4-piston calipers, while the rear brake had a single 245mm disc and a 2-piston caliper. The bike had hollow spoke cast alloy wheels with a 120/70 ZR17 front tyre and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tyre. It weighed 198kg and had a fuel capacity of 19 litres. The bike’s average fuel consumption was 16.8 km/lit, and it had a top speed of 261.9 km/h. Overall, the Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace was a powerful and stylish sport bike that was designed to deliver a thrilling riding experience.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha YZF 1000R Thunder ace

Year: 1997


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1002 cc / 61.1 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 75.5 x 56 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Exhaust: Alloy muffler
Lubrication: Wet sump
Engine Oil: ineral, 20W/40
Induction: 4x 38mm Mikuni BDSR38 with TPS carbs
Ignition: Digital TCI
Spark Plug: NGK, DR8EA
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 145 hp / 106.7kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 133.2 hp / 110 Nm @ 10100 rpm
Max Torque: 108.3Nm / 11kgf-m @ 8500 rpm

Clutch: Multi-plate wet clutch
Transmission: 5 speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Aluminium, twin spar
Front Suspension: 45mm forks, adjustable preload, bump and rebound.
Rear Suspension: Mono shock adjustable preload, bump and rebound.
Front Brakes: 2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper
Wheels: Hollow spoke cast alloy
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Dimensions: Length 2085mm / 82.0 in Width 740 mm / 29.1 in
Wheelbase: 1433 mm / 56.4 in
Seat Height: 795 mm / 31.3 in
round Clearance: 135mm / 5.3 in
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 gal
Consumption Average: 16.8 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.3 m / 37.9 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.2 sec / 211.5 km/h

Top Speed: 261.9 km/h / 162.7 mph

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