The Yamaha YZF 600 R Thundercat motorcycle specifications include a 599 cc (36.55 cu in) engine, power of 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 11,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 187 kg (412.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha YZF 600 R Thundercat compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 88% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 84th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 9% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 66th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
100 hp — more powerful than about 84% of Yamaha models with power data.
599 cc — larger displacement than about 61% of Yamaha models.
810 mm — taller than about 66% of Yamaha models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.535 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 534.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 166.9 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 599 cc (36.55 cu in) |
| Power | 100 hp (73.0 kW) @ 11,500 rpm |
| Torque | 66.0 Nm (6.7 kgf-m or 48.7 ft.lbs) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 187 kg (412.3 lb) |
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| Seat height | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5348 hp/kg |
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