Thundercat Tech Spec's

Supersport performance with tourer comfort

Since 1996 the YZF600's famously comfortable riding position combined with its supersport class performance and easy handling make this middleweight an ideal choice for riders who want it all. From sports riding to touring, this cat's got exactly what you need!

Race-developed technology for real-world performance!

Open the throttle and feel the kick in your pants as the cat's 36mm TPS carburettors force-feed their fuel into the slant-block, liquid cooled 4-valve motor for instant acceleration.

Then relax as the race developed deltabox frame and fully adjustable suspension systems make life easy for you, whatever the distance!



YZF600R THUNDERCAT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Specifications

Engine
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Forward inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement 599cc
Bore x stroke 62.0 x 49.6 mm
Compression ratio 12.0 : 1
Maximum power 100 HP (73,6 kW) @ 11,500 rpm
Maximum torque 6.7 kg-m (65.7 Nm) @ 9,500 rpm
Starting system Electric
Carburation CVKD36 x 4
Lubrication Wet sump
Engine oil 3.5 L
Fuel tank capacity 19.0 L
Fuel reserve amount 3.1 L


Transmission


Primary reduction ratio 82/48 (1.708)
Secondary reduction ratio 47/15 (3.133)
Transmission type 6-speed constant mesh
Gear ratio 1st 37/13 (2.846)
Gear ratio 2nd 37/19 (1.947)
Gear ratio 3rd 34/22 (1.545)
Gear ratio 4th 28/21 (1.333)
Gear ratio 5th 25/21 (1.190)
Gear ratio 6th 29/27 (1.074)
Final transmission Chain
Ignition T.C.I. (digital)

Chassis
Overall length 2,060 mm
Overall width 725 mm
Overall height 1,190 mm
Seat height 805 mm
Wheelbase 1,415 mm
Minimum ground clearance 135 mm
Dry weight 187 kg
Caster angle 25°
Trail 97 mm


Suspension


Front suspension Telescopic forks
Front shock Spring preload and rebound/compression adjustable
Front fork travel 130 mm
Rear suspension Monocross
Rear shock Spring preload and rebound/compression adjustable
Rear shock travel 64 mm
Front wheel travel 130 mm
Rear wheel travel 120 mm
Front tyre size 120/60 ZR17
Rear tyre size 160/60 ZR17

Front wheel
Rim size MT3.50 x 17
Rim material Aluminium


Rear wheel


Rim size MT5.00 x 17
Rim material Aluminium


Brakes


Front brake type Dual disc brakes (298 mm)
Rear brake type Single disc brake (245 mm)


Performance

Speed
1/4 mile 11.52 sec @ 118.07 mph
0-30 mph 1.7 sec
0-60 mph 3.6 sec
0-90 mph 6.6 sec
0-100 mph 7.9 sec
Measured top speed 155 mph
Engine speed at 60 mph 4823 rpm

Fuel consumption
High 50 mpg
Low 38 mpg
Average 43 mpg
Average range inc. reserve 215 miles

Braking distance
From 30 mph 27 ft
From 60 mph 107 ft