At the heart of the 1997 Yamaha YZF 600 S Thundercat sport motorcycle, Yamaha utilizes a 599 cc (36.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) while maximum torque reaches 67 Nm (49.4 lb-ft) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 166.9 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the YZF 600 S Thundercat measures 187 kg (412 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.53 HP/kg (1.87 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.
Specific Output
166.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.53 HP/kg (1.87 kg/HP)
Standover Height
810 mm (31.9 in)
Engine
Displacement599.0 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power100.0 HP (73.0 kW))
Torque67.0 Nm (6.8 kgf-m or 49.4 ft.lbs) @ 9500 RPM
Valves/Cylinder4
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed255.0 km/h (158.4 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesDual disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight187.0 kg (412.3 pounds)
Power/Weight0.5348 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Transmission
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