The Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace motorcycle dimensions for 1997-2001 is wheelbase 56.5 in (1,435 mm), and the seat height 31.3 in (795 mm) to 31.5 in (800 mm).
Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.3 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 54.3 in (1,380 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 1999 | — | — | — | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.3 in (795 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.8 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.5 in (1,435 mm), giving the Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 2.2 in above the category median.
Did the Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 31.3 in (795 mm) in 1997 to 31.5 in (800 mm) in 1999, a change of 0.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.