The Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace motorcycle specifications include a 1,002 cc (61.14 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 198 kg (436.5 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace 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 82% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 85th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 49th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 53% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 91st 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.
1,002 cc — larger displacement than about 85% of Yamaha models.
790 mm — taller than about 49% of Yamaha models.
20 L — larger than about 91% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
1,430
1,416
Close to average.
790
793
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 190/50-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 190 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 50% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 281 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.35:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1996 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,002 cc (61.14 cu in) |
| Torque | 108.3 Nm (11.0 kgf-m or 79.9 ft.lbs) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 75.5 x 56 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BDSR38/4 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet Plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Delta Box |
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| Front suspension | 48mm conventional telescopic |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire | 190/50-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 198 kg (436.5 lb) |
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| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 7.12 L/100 km (14.0 km/l or 33.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 165.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 3.20 seconds |
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| 1/4 mile | 10.00 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7323 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system | 4 into 1 |
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