The Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat The Yamaha Thundercat was released in the UK in 1996 and was made to take on the mighty CBR 600 in the battle of the 600's. Nower days the Cat has been overtaken by the new 600's from other manufactures (CBR600RR/GSXR600/R6/600Ninja etc) and was replaced by the YZF600 R6, but although this happened the Thundercat was still produced until around 2003 in the UK. For a newcomer to the 600 market I found the new bikes where to razor edge for what i wanted and also because i take a passenger on the back i found the newer models lack the comfort and large seat the thundercat has to offer. The thundercat also had good ...  Read the complete review

Corny title I know..... Its not a R6 you say....can't be much good....Don't you believe it. It'll do anything an R6 will do (p'raps a little slower) and more. See how far you can walk after riding an R6 to the south of France. On the 'Cat you'll be able to jump back on and ride home too. It's top speed is nearly as high. It certainly won't be left behind in the acceleration stakes. It has masses more midrange and is comfortable to boot. It wheelies, it pulls stoppies and you can drag your knee to your hearts content. You can carry passengers in comfort, even take luggage....It does everything you could ...  Read the complete review

A great under rated bike ive had this bike for nearly a year now and had so much fun on it. It handles great look great and power is really good for a sports tourer. the main problem with these bike is the down pipes tend to rust but new stainless ones are adverised on the net. since ive had this bike its starts first time every time i leave for work at 4am and even on frosty mornings it fires up now problem just sometimes a minor problem with carbs iceing up. if you are considering buying a 1st big bike or getting back into bike after time away then i would recomend the thundercat it is easy to ride forgiving for new ridders and reliable. i get around 160 miles to a ...  Read the complete review

My 1998 Yamaha Thundercat YZF600R. This bike is awesome, easy to work on - replaced the front pipes in no time! I use it for work and leisure, one up or two up this bike performs with ease. Had several other bikes including Suzukis and Hondas but the closest to this was my Fazer. Hogs the bends, loves being thrashed but just a little jumpy at low speed, usually have to drop a gear or two and keep the revs up. Parts are readily available on the net if you can DIY you will save some money! Find a bargain second hand one and have some ...  Read the complete review

I recommend this moto.. I got a thundercat as my first moto. and I drove across Paris...with all the difficulties it represents during 5 years. This motobike was awesome. Very confortable even with a duo on long distance and capable to do great acceleration, perfect control in turn. the moto was also very reliable. Because the size is more important as in other 600, you have the feeling to pilot a higher cylinder like a 750. People asked me often if it was a 1000. They were very impressed by the acceleration. But be careful, you need to be humble, and know your limit. Now I' am in Canada and I cannot have a ...  Read the complete review