For the 1997 model year, the Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 412.3 lb (187 kg).
Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat weight overview
The bike falls into a normal middleweight range. At road speed the mass is usually less obvious; parking, slopes and walking-speed maneuvers are where you notice it most. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Middleweight Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat is heavier than about 73.6% of 110 Yamaha motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 412.3 lb (187 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 599 cc |
| Torque | 49.4 lb-ft (67 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.99 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.45 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 68.8 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat dry weight?
The available dry weight is 412.3 lb (187 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 73.6% of 110 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
What is the combined Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 592.3 lb (268.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat weight ready to ride?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.99 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
How many cc does the Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat have per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.45 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
How does the Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat compare with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 291 lb (132 kg), the model is roughly 121.3 lb (55 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat weight most?
Expect the weight to matter more off the throttle than at speed: garage movement, uneven footing and parking angle are the practical situations to think about.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.