Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace

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Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace

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00 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace specs
Category:Sport touring
Engine:In-line four
Strokes:4
Volume:1002 ccm
Full specifications

Below is the riders' rating of the 2000 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace motorcycle. If you disagree, please rate it. Adjusted rankings are published every saturday morning to reflect more riders' opinions and more experience with, for example, repair costs.

Overall rating
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2000 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace
Motorcyle rating 79.7
Average for sport touring bikes
Rating 67.8
Average for all motorcycles
Rating 61.3


See the detailed rating compared with the category average and the all-motorcyle average below. The overall rating figuers have been slightly adjusted not to favor a particular category.
Engine performance
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2000 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace
Motorcyle rating 84.9
Average for sport touring bikes
Rating 74.1
Average for all motorcycles
Rating 64.5
Reliability and problem-free driving
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2000 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace
Motorcyle rating 91.6
Average for sport touring bikes
Rating 74.2
Average for all motorcycles
Rating 64.6
Fun-factor
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2000 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace
Motorcyle rating 84.0
Average for sport touring bikes
Rating 74.6
Average for all motorcycles
Rating 66.5
Value for money
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2000 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace
Motorcyle rating 92.3
Average for sport touring bikes
Rating 73.0
Average for all motorcycles
Rating 63.5
Repair and maintenance costs
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2000 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace
Motorcyle rating 75.8
Average for sport touring bikes
Rating 63.5
Average for all motorcycles
Rating 58.8
Design and look
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2000 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace
Motorcyle rating 84.9
Average for sport touring bikes
Rating 73.1
Average for all motorcycles
Rating 66.0
Offroad capabilities
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2000 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace
Motorcyle rating 46.8
Average for sport touring bikes
Rating 43.9
Average for all motorcycles
Rating 51.8
Racing track capabilities
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2000 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace
Motorcyle rating 84.0
Average for sport touring bikes
Rating 59.8
Average for all motorcycles
Rating 55.3
Touring capabilities
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2000 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace
Motorcyle rating 86.6
Average for sport touring bikes
Rating 73.3
Average for all motorcycles
Rating 59.9
Low accident risk
(excellent=low risk)
Rating scales
2000 Yamaha YZF 1000 R Thunderace
Motorcyle rating 66.6
Average for sport touring bikes
Rating 69.1
Average for all motorcycles
Rating 61.7



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