"Fundercat" (Yamaha Thundercat YZF600R)

Member Name: FiscusFish

Product:	Yamaha Thundercat YZF600R
Date:	19/09/00 (9788 review reads)
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Advantages: Comfort, midrange and those brakes

Disadvantages: Won't take a 180 rear tyre....

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 ask of it and more. Sure, if you're a riding God then perhaps the bike would be the limiting factor but ask yourself "Are you?"

Fit a smaller front sprocket and embarrassing larger bikes at the traffic light Grand Prix becomes par for the course.

The suspension is a little soft if you intend to only use it on the track but its near perfect for road use.

The braking system on the YZF600R uses the famed "blue bits" Sumitomo callipers, from the same family as the R1, R6 etc. What can you say about them that hasn't been said already...They are the equal of just about any stopping method in the world. A brick wall isn't as effective!

Its an allround motorcycle that's as happy being a commuter as it is a weekend plaything. Think of it as a 600cc VFR750 that can double as a track bike and you won't be far off the mark.

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