Yamaha YZF 600 R THUNDERCAT 2004 - Motorcycle specifications

presentation of the YZF 600 R THUNDERCAT 2004

it's possible to be sporty and take it easy on the rider. The T-cat has left exclusivity and efficiency to its R6 sibling to become a friendly, playful 600 sport. Comfort is excellent for its class. The soft suspension is less rigorous on the track than its rivals, but your lumbar region will appreciate it. In fact, today's machine almost looks like a small GT: the seat is comfortable, the protection very adequate, and you're not broken in 2 on the machine. Enough to tackle the road without worrying too much about muscle soreness. The drivetrain may not be as effective and demonstrative as that of the sister, but it's far from being out of place. It's a bike that's happy to be ridden and won't be let down so easily. Virtually a jack-of-all-trades, it can't compete regularly on the racetrack (although it wouldn't be out of place there), but makes up for it with its user-friendliness on the open road. Easier and more comfortable than the R6, the T-cat offers sport without the hassle.

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Key facts Yamaha YZF 600 R THUNDERCAT (2004) : What you need to know before you buy

Highlights

The efficiency-comfort trade-off
Engine available
Performances

Weak points

Perfectible stability
Suspension a little soft
Selection of average speeds

Prices

	Basic version
France	8,687€

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Performance

Max speed : 230 km/h (142.90 mph)
Average fuel consumption : 6.80 liters/100km (0.35 mpg)
Estimated range : 279 km (173 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.

Specifications Yamaha YZF 600 R THUNDERCAT 2004

Chassis: Frame : Steel Deltabox; Fuel capacity : 19 liters (5.02 US gallons); Seat height : 805 mm (31.69 in); Length : 2,060 mm (81.10 in); Width : 790 mm (31.10 in); Min height : 805 mm (31.69 in); Wheelbase : 1,415 mm (55.71 in); Dry weight : 187 kg (412 lb); Weight when fully loaded : 212 kg (467 lb)

Front axle: Telescopic fork Ø 41 mm, adjustable for preload, rebound and compression, Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in); Braking 2 discs Ø 298 mm (11.73 in), 4-piston caliper; Front tire : 120 / 60 - 17 → Order this type of tire; Pressure : 2.25 bar

Transmission: 6 stage gearbox; Secondary by chain

Rear axle: Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in); Braking 1 disc Ø 245 mm (9.65 in), single-piston caliper; Rear tire : 160 / 60 - 17 → Order this type of tire; Pressure : 2.5 bar

Motor: 4 cylinders online , 4 strokes; 4 carburetors Ø 36 mm; Cooling system : liquid; 2 ACT; 4 valves per cylinder; 599 cc (Bore x stroke: 62 x 49.6 mm); 94 ch (92.70 hp) to 11,500 rpm; 6.30 mkg to 9,600 rpm; Power-to-weight ratio : 2.02 kg/ch; Weight / torque ratio : 29.68 kg/mkg; Compression : 12 : 1

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Competitors

Honda CBR 600 F 2004

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 2004

Suzuki 600 GSX-R 2004

Triumph Daytona 600 2004

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Acceleration

Yamaha YZF 600 R THUNDERCAT 2004 Undisclosed

Honda CBR 600 F 2004 Undisclosed

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 2004 : 3.1 s

Suzuki 600 GSX-R 2004 Undisclosed

Triumph Daytona 600 2004 Undisclosed

Fuel consumption

Yamaha YZF 600 R THUNDERCAT 2004 : 6.80 liters/100km (0.35 mpg)

Honda CBR 600 F 2004 Undisclosed

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 2004 : 8.40 liters/100km (0.28 mpg)

Suzuki 600 GSX-R 2004 Undisclosed

Triumph Daytona 600 2004 Undisclosed

Range

Yamaha YZF 600 R THUNDERCAT 2004 : 279 km (173 miles)

Honda CBR 600 F 2004 Undisclosed

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 2004 : 214 km (133 miles)

Suzuki 600 GSX-R 2004 Undisclosed

Triumph Daytona 600 2004 Undisclosed

Torque

Yamaha YZF 600 R THUNDERCAT 2004 : 6.3 mkg

Honda CBR 600 F 2004 : 6.6 mkg

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 2004 : 6.8 mkg

Suzuki 600 GSX-R 2004 : 7 mkg

Triumph Daytona 600 2004 : 6.8 mkg

Power

Yamaha YZF 600 R THUNDERCAT 2004 : 94 ch (92.70 hp)

Honda CBR 600 F 2004 : 110 ch (108.50 hp)

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 2004 : 118 ch (116.40 hp)

Suzuki 600 GSX-R 2004 : 120 ch (118.30 hp)

Triumph Daytona 600 2004 : 112 ch (110.50 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

Yamaha YZF 600 R THUNDERCAT 2004 : 2.02 kg/ch

Honda CBR 600 F 2004 : 1.57 kg/ch

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 2004 : 1.38 kg/ch

Suzuki 600 GSX-R 2004 : 1.36 kg/ch

Triumph Daytona 600 2004 : 1.49 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

Yamaha YZF 600 R THUNDERCAT 2004 : 29.68 kg/mkg

Honda CBR 600 F 2004 : 25.76 kg/mkg

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 2004 : 23.68 kg/mkg

Suzuki 600 GSX-R 2004 : 23 kg/mkg

Triumph Daytona 600 2004 : 24.26 kg/mkg

Speed

Yamaha YZF 600 R THUNDERCAT 2004 : 230 km/h (142.90 mph)

Honda CBR 600 F 2004 : over 250 km/h (155.30 mph)

Kawasaki ZX-6R 636 2004 : approximately 265 km/h (164.70 mph)

Suzuki 600 GSX-R 2004 : approximately 260 km/h (161.60 mph)

Triumph Daytona 600 2004 : approximately 250 km/h (155.30 mph)

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Biloo Model 1999

My 17th bike, bought by chance in a garage for a pittance until I could afford to pay more. 3 more came and went, but not this 600, so endearing in every situation! It's not ridiculous when it's being ridden (it loves that), it can cross France without destroying you, it's fun to ride as a duo, even when it's loaded (its flexibility is incredible!), it can do it all. In touring mode, I regularly cover more than 340 km before reserving it (380 with it, without ever having to push it!) It's taken on a deer (and so have I), almost wrecked (and so have I), received a complete Chinese fairing, became a GT with two 2x40l hard cases, a Tank-Lock and a pair of additional codes/lights (its only weak point), and even though it's often on sale, I always find a good reason for it to stay! 02/14/2025 17:26 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Biloo

Superbe moto

Mickcha Model 1999

After 10 years without a motorcycle, I wanted to buy the bike I couldn't have when I was young, and I have zero regrets. My model is from '98 and I mainly ride as a duo. It's original except for a Devil muffler. It's pure joy. Playful, very well balanced. The only fault is its rough gearbox at low revs. But I recommend it. Drive safely. 08/23/2024 11:55 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Mickcha

oooCHRISTOPHEooo Model 1999

I have very fond memories of the ThunderCat, which replaced a 600 FZR Génésis. It was easy to ride, with a sporty, playful temperament on a bike that could eat up kilometers without tiring. I think its main competitor at the time was the Honda 750 VFR, much more expensive to buy, the 600 CBR, and the RF 600 were in the same spirit, but the protection was more limited. Although advertised at 94 HP, it wasn't lagging behind the others, but it benefited from a much fuller engine, enabling it to rev all the better without having to downshift 2 or even 3 gears, like the ZZR, which had 14,000 rpm. 03/14/2021 14:11 Rating : 5/5 Respond to oooCHRISTOPHEooo

Super bécane

Toutbob Model 1998

I've just bought a 1998 yzf thundercat and I'm really surprised by this bike, which can be smooth or fast when you want it to be, and what's more, it's easy and inexpensive to ride, but it shouldn't be given to young licence holders 03/11/2021 00:49 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Toutbob

Mich Model 1999

I'm on my third 600 Thundercat
Very endearing bike 09/30/2020 22:43 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Mich

question technique

100froid Model 2001

hello i would like to know if the yzf 600 thundercat is A2 adjustable please?
bonne journee 03/22/2020 15:24 Rating : 5/5 Respond to 100froid

In'Eddy

yop!

i have a 1998 Thundercat with 82,000 km, i got it 2 months ago and i've already covered 5,000 km on our beautiful roads with it. it's a joy to ride every day, it's playful and comfortable, i've never had a sore bottom despite the long hours on the V roads 08/22/2020 02:10 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

Une bombe

Dach 2305 Model 2000

I love this bike I bought in 2017 year 2000 and 30,000km I trace the road with playful she attacks the curves I want more changed in any case 09/26/2017 22:04 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Dach 2305

In'Eddy

hello,
no, unfortunately it can't be clamped in A2 08/22/2020 02:07 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

Ericsouche Model 1999

Hello, this is my third, a red and white 96, a yellow and grey 97 and now a red 99. What a pleasure: solid, playful, economical, comfortable (alone or in a duo), an engine that's just waiting to nibble away at the red zone. A very good compromise.
Safe driving to all. 05/26/2016 00:06 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Ericsouche

elolutom Model 1999

very good motorcycle which allows it to be largely with the height vis-a-vis all these news small bombs current. RELIABLE, economical, playful....a pleasure to ride.4 years my pleasure, I l\'a sold 83000kms. The cause: I'm fed up with looking at my odometer!!!!!!! and can no longer take my real pleasure, but with deep regret... 07/02/2015 15:14 Rating : 4/5 Respond to elolutom

Tony37 Model 1999

Acquired almost 1 year ago, 34,000km on the odometer, it's a real treat! comfortable, responsive when you tease it, low fuel consumption and so on! For a motorcycle I bought in 2001 (blue model), it has nothing to envy the current super sport, except perhaps a little beauty touch-up.
I don't regret it at all. But be careful with your first bike. V to all 02/28/2015 01:19 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Tony37

mitchum007 Model 1999

It's a superb, reliable bike, even as a duo, with very sound handling;
it just lacks a little brake bite.
s'il était recommercialisé j\'en repurchèais one.

01/16/2015 21:50 Rating : 5/5 Respond to mitchum007

tintin Model 1997

very good daily rider comfortable torquey and very maneuverable especially for me who does mainly city, then it is a motorcycle playsusse as you attack the country roads holds the road well is this show rage as soon as it is asked very good bike for beginners and to investigate the road on this gazzzz everyone 12/31/2014 14:56 Rating : 5/5 Respond to tintin

patenducat Model 1996

A great bike, for a 600, equivalent to the 800 vfr 08/09/2014 18:41 Rating : 5/5 Respond to patenducat

jean-marie Model 1999

bonjours a tous ;je l\'ai eu pendant un bout de temps ,avant mon accident une petite bombe pour une 600cm3 un bijoux bonne route!!! soyez prudents A 11/12/2012 18:48 Rating : 5/5 Respond to jean-marie

rene Model 2004

The advantages of a high-performance 600 engine and good availability for a 4-cylinder bike of this displacement, in a generous, comfortable chassis for one or two people, sporty and versatile, attractive and well-finished to boot. A rare compromise! Bravo to Yamaha at the time... 05/21/2012 09:21 Rating : 5/5 Respond to rene

totof Model 1999

hi biker friends!
i've been riding my thundercat for almost two years now and believe me i've fined some very recent bikes like R1,speed triple,Z750.... it's a bike to take care of it's getting rare, you've got gold in your hands if the R6 hadn't come out so close behind it would have made a killing in GP. have a good ride be careful. if you're from oise contact me i'm part of a group that organizes a ride once a month

12/14/2008 19:23 Rating : 5/5 Respond to totof

pickor Model 1999

i got my license in July and my bike in August, my boyfriend told me now that you have your bike, if you want to ride, you take yours. I'll ride you more for our little rides, and since then I've been super happy, we're calm on it, it's super comfortable (we went to the bowl with it: 600kms with two of us on it because of the expenses....) we come home without aches and pains unlike a sporty bike (the year before we did it with a 1000gsxr!!!!!), and it has a good range.in short it's a real treat!!!!bonne route à tous... 03/03/2007 16:51 Rating : 5/5 Respond to pickor

dge Model 1999

with all the good I've heard about this bike and everything I've read on this forum, I'm happy to have found one and can't wait to ride it, hoping that my insurance company isn't mistaken about the rate it gave me
bonne route a tous et soyons prudent sur la route 05/12/2006 17:12 Rating : 5/5 Respond to dge

grandola Model 1999

83,000km on the odometer (the 80Mkm revision is expensive because of the valves) and I'm back from BREST. After Seville, Florence, Lisbon, Brno, etc... my partner is always up for it. And as for the bloody ones, I'm a real hard case, yet I clocked 1'16 on the Carole circuit. Attacking and traveling with reasonable fuel consumption is the best compromise I've found for my means. A VFR is just too expensive. 04/04/2006 12:28 Rating : 5/5 Respond to grandola

momo31 Model 1999

A bike to keep. Very good build quality and excellent longevity as long as you leave it as is, apart from a high bubble and a tank mat. Fast, maneuverable and light (I had a Vmax before her), she makes me very happy. For those who have trouble finding insurance, visit the Yamaha Assurances site. You'll be surprised..
02/17/2006 12:27 Rating : 5/5 Respond to momo31

amuse-gueu Model 1999

i was looking for a bike that combines sport, comfort and economy, and I found it. I'm very happy with it, apart from a recalcitrant gearbox and disappointing original tires, but it's a real pleasure to ride. 01/31/2006 18:30 Rating : 5/5 Respond to amuse-gueu

zebulon Model 1999

salut a tous les thundermaniak, jai aussi un thundercat de 1998, excelente machine mais voila ma becane est de couleur noir gris et le bas orange et je ne trouve pas la référence peinture de ce orange pour peindre le le leche pneu arrière même chez yam ils n'ont pas la ref, sinon que du bonheur avec cette becane..... 12/04/2005 14:22 Rating : 5/5 Respond to zebulon

thunderman Model 1999

slt to all, having previously had an r6 that I sold (back problem) I said to myself what to buy because I wanted to remain faithful to yamaha and I didn't want to betray myself. So I was offered a 2002 Tcat and well, after one year and 17,000 km I regret nothing, it's spicy enough to enjoy and very pleasant for a duo, it's a bike like they make them, no longer a multispace. Otherwise, the quality is too good, so I'll pass on the fault: the gearbox isn't very precise and the steering is a bit distant, but you get used to it in the long run, otherwise there's nothing to complain about
AH!! si l'entretien assez chére pour ce type de moto et chére en assurance ( pkoi vs considerer ca comme une sportive )ca y ressemble mais ss et loin quand meme aller bonne route a ts et faite attention y'a radar qui traverse la route de tps ent tps
09/03/2005 10:35 Rating : 5/5 Respond to thunderman

groover Model 1999

salut a tous, moi j'ai la t cat depuis 1 mois, avant j'avais un 900 trophy, et franchement, super classe j' adore cette machine, je n' arrive pas encore a passer la barre des 220kmh, bulle haute a installer... et jos comment tu fais pour tenir a 270? sinon que de la bombe! bonne route, et attention aux radars.... 08/07/2005 20:26 Rating : 5/5 Respond to groover

JEG62 Model 1999

Hi everyone,

Having had this bike since 1998, I can assure you that it's a good compromise
A tip now and then to empty the rest of the SB2 devil and protect yourself behind the high bubble

No kidding, my buddies have tried it and adopted it

Yet zzr600 and r1 but nothing to see. + brake, good road holding and here I join everyone on the quality of tires

I put it up for sale because I don't have the time to ride anymore

if anyone is interested, leave me a message

@+

Jeg62 07/05/2005 18:47 Rating : 5/5 Respond to JEG62

dam76 Model 1999

super moto, very nervous, good road holding (if good tire D208 or pilot power), but gearbox pinion fragile! YAMAHA defect known also on R6, with that nothing to criticize;BONNE BOURE!!!! 06/27/2005 16:32 Rating : 5/5 Respond to dam76

silvano Model 1999

I've been the proud owner of a Thundercat for over a year now, and frankly, there's nothing to say about it. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants comfort, speed and a good range. I enjoy it just as much on national roads as on country roads. BONNE ROUTE A TOUS
SILVANO DU 03 04/06/2005 18:21 Rating : 5/5 Respond to silvano

yzfdu38 Model 1999

it's my first bike and it's a bullet bomb but it's hard to find insurance 03/28/2005 18:40 Rating : 5/5 Respond to yzfdu38

den Model 1999

1er becanne, deja 1 ans dans ma vie et 7.000km et que du plaisir, j'ai deja essayé d'autres machines bien plus performante et celle ci est celle qui alie le meilleur "confort, performance, plaisir" sanf faire trop de mal au portefeuille, avec un bon "silentieux" qui gueule bien" c'est le top

bonne arsouille a tous 03/27/2005 20:13 Rating : 5/5 Respond to den

J@B Model 1999

Royal, even if it made me spend 6 months of the year without a license in 2002...ah radars...This bike is really pleasant. It's got everything you could possibly want: racy, roadworthy, economical, reliable... and so much more
3 years, 44,000km, lots of road riding, some touring, always a lot of fun. Bonne Route. 02/09/2005 13:13 Rating : 5/5 Respond to J@B

Jéjé du 31 Model 1999

For a 1st bike I thought it was a bit too powerful but after a few kms of testing I told the salesman I WANT IT!!!Great flexibility and beauty...what more could I ask for.After 1 year with it I'm not ready to sell it.Good riding to all! 01/20/2005 10:55 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Jéjé du 31

gégé Model 1999

The best bike I've ever owned. Sportiness, flexibility, comfort, braking, autonomy, sturdiness, it's all there! It's already been in my life for seven years (um... and my wife's...), and it hasn't aged a bit! No problems ( 1 rear and front light bulb burnt out and that's it!), I wouldn't change it for anything in the world! Bonne arsouille à tous! 01/20/2005 10:55 Rating : 5/5 Respond to gégé

René Model 1999

I've just bought one...CAT..me the old guy that the steel horse wore out...I'm finding real sensations again, far from the biker who rode in his head, and that without ruining my frame..a beautiful rocket discovered by chance..still a few terminalsesss..looking forward to greeting you at the crossroads!!!! 01/20/2005 10:55 Rating : 5/5 Respond to René

le cat Model 1999

super bike to try urgently 01/20/2005 10:54 Rating : 5/5 Respond to le cat

alex91 Model 1999

my future bike, in 1 to 2 months at the worst, and even if it's not as top as your zx6r mod 99 don't worry i'm sure we'll have a lot of fun with cyril and some hellish rides....... gazzzzzzzzzzzz to you too my girl!!!!!!! 01/20/2005 10:54 Rating : 5/5 Respond to alex91

alex Model 1999

my first motorcycle and yes I wanted something sporty and comfortable nothing to say (except the tires) until the day I tried a zx6r (mod 99) and then I cracked more comfort more watt more virolos more lege (alex I can't wait to see you on the road with your yzf) gazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz to all 01/20/2005 10:54 Rating : 5/5 Respond to alex

JOS Model 1999

At full throttle, it's not 235kmh but rather 270kmh, enough to make more than one person slow down, the only constraint is to directly remove the metzeler for something that holds the road thoroughly, my CAT 01/20/2005 10:53 Rating : 5/5 Respond to JOS

Boss Model 1999

Truly a super-comfortable bike that's not only comfortable, but also sporty and reliable... 01/20/2005 10:53 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Boss

lorrine Model 1999

a week ago, I kicked an R6 to the curb on a winding road...I'm having a ball with my little steel horse...!!!! Gaaaaazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.... 01/20/2005 10:53 Rating : 5/5 Respond to lorrine

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