

Yamaha
YZF 600
Sport · 599 cc
- Engine
- 599 cc
- Power
- 101 hp
- Weight
- 208 kg
- Price range
- €1,130 – €3,020
- Avg. mileage
- 44,886 km
- Common year
- 2001 · 29 motorcycles
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YZF 600 at a glance
Quick reference values. Model year, generation and trim can differ.
Displacement
599 cc
Power
101 hp · 74 kW
Torque
66 Nm
Category
Sport
Specifications
- Displacement
- 599 cc
- Power
- 101 hp · 74 kW
- Torque
- 66 Nm
- Weight
- 208 kg
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 19 l
- Top speed
- 240 km/h
- Production
- 1996 – 2007
- Category
- Sport
Search results


Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat 600 Supersport
Amsterdam, NH - Marienque

Yamaha YZF 600 Thundercat
Almere, FL - motor vereniging almere

Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat-Sportieve Toermotor
Zeeland, NB - sam

Yamaha YZF 600
Bergschenhoek, ZH - Luijten
Also worth considering
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Generations and editions
Features and handling differ by generation. Use this overview to find the right version.
Years
1999 - 2007
1999–2007 late Thundercat
GenerationThe late Thundercat retained the approachable 600cc inline-four with detail changes. Check carburettors, chain and original exhaust on used examples.
Years
1996 - 1998
1996–1998 Thundercat
GenerationThe first YZF600R Thundercat combines a 599cc inline-four with a comfortable sports fairing. It is sports-touring focused rather than as extreme as an R6.
About the Yamaha YZF 600
The Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat is a fully faired 600 cc sports motorcycle produced from 1996 to 2007. The liquid-cooled 599 cc inline-four produces 74 kW (101 hp), offering a balanced riding experience that is more comfortable than a pure Supersport R6 but sportier than the FZ6. The fairing features a distinctive sculpted jaw-line that gives the bike an aggressively styled appearance. Ergonomics are sporting but accessible to riders with some experience.
The YZF600R targets riders who want an affordable sportsbike for everyday use and weekend blasts. It is popular as a used step-up machine for riders moving up from the middleweight segment. The 600 cc class demands respect, but the Thundercat is less extreme than an R6. It competes with the Honda CBR600F and Kawasaki ZZR600.
- Category
- Sport
- Production
- 1996 – 2007
- Power
- 101 hp
- Weight
- 208 kg
What to check before buying
- Check the cooling system and radiator for leaks; ageing coolant hoses become brittle and can split unexpectedly.
- Inspect the carburettors (pre-2000 models) or injectors for correct idle; the Thundercat is susceptible to blockages after standing on stale fuel.
- Check the front fork seals for leaks; the conventional fork needs periodic seal replacement under sporting use.
- Check chain tension and sprocket wear; the powerful 600 cc engine wears a chain faster than lower-output machines.
- Inspect the front brake calipers for seized pistons on examples that have stood unused for extended periods.
Frequently asked questions about the Yamaha YZF 600
What does a used Yamaha YZF 600 cost?
A used Yamaha YZF 600 costs €1,850 on average. Most cost €1,130 to €3,020. This is based on 35 motorcycles for sale now.
How many used Yamaha YZF 600 are for sale?
MotorMonitor now compares 35 used Yamaha YZF 600 motorcycles from Dutch sales sites.
What year and mileage does an average used Yamaha YZF 600 have?
The average used Yamaha YZF 600 is from 2001 and has done about 44,886 km.




















