YAMAHA YZF600, 1997+
Europe got the YZF600 'Thunder Cat' a year before it arrived on American shores, and it proved to be hugely popular. Outright race-track performance is not the most vital selling point in Europe, so the YZF got a fair crack of the whip. In all the US magazine comparisons, the YZF finished towards the bottom of the heap, but nonetheless was voted top 600 by several magazines, thanks to it's real world versatility and ergo-friendly riding position. The plush suspension, super smooth engine and unprecedented 'sport class' comfort, as well as it's good looks, made for a wonderful ride for all those who bought one. Even when the R6 was introduced, Yamaha kept the YZF in the lineup, as a 'real world' alternative.

Power in 1997 was 85.6bhp, with torque of 44.3ft/lb's. Wet weight was 486lb's.
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Our 'MOTORCYCLE REPORT' on the YZF600 1997+ contains all the articles listed below. The Report is 75 pages long in total, and costs $21 (additional reports on other machines receive a discount, and would be $16 each). The Report is comprised of laser printed 'reprints' of the original articles. The report is covered in high quality stock and is spiral bound. Alternatively, you can now get the Report in FULL-COLOR on CD or via download, in PDF format. The CD/download version gives you full flexibility; you can print in excellent quality, view on screen with full clarity and with all the navigation tools. To order in either format, click HERE.
1995 Cycle World 'Yamaha YZF600R Thunder Cat' Intro .5 page
1996 Cycle World 'New for 1996' Tech 4 pages
1996 Cycle World 'Yamaha YZF600R Thunder Cat' Test 3 pages
1996 Cycle World '1997 Yamaha YZF600R' Test 6 pages
1996 Cycle World 'Best 600cc Streetbike' Short .5 page
1996 Rider 'New YZF's' Intro .5 page
1997 Cycle World 'Ultimate 600 Challenge' Comp 10 pages
1997 Cycle World 'Full Race' (Race versions) Comp 4 pages
1997 MCN '1997 600cc Sport Bikes' Comp 14 pages
1997 Rider 'Top Middleweight Sport-Tourer' Short .5 page
1997 Rider '1997 Yamaha YZF600R' Test 2 pages
1997 Cycle World 'Long Term Report' LT Test 1 page
1998 CW Buyers Guide 'Yamaha YZF600R' Short .5 page
1998 Sportbike 'Yamaha YZF600R' Short .5 page
1998 Cycle World 'Long Term Update' LT Test 1 page
1998 Cycle World 'Long term Update' LT Test 1 page
1998 Rider 'Top Middleweight Sport-Tourer' Short .5 page
1998 Cycle World 'Long Term Wrap-Up' LT Test 2 pages
1999 CW Buyers Guide 'Yamaha YZF600R' Short .5 page
2000 CW Buyers Guide 'Yamaha YZF600R' Short .5 page
All of the above articles are available individually, for $5 each. Individual articles can be emailed in full-color PDF format (you'll need Adobe Reader to open them... free from www.adobe.com). To order the Motorcycle Report containing all the above articles, click HERE. To order individual articles, do a search HERE and choose the ones you want. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.