| MODEL | YAMAHA YZF 1000R THUNDERACE 1999 |
| Year | 1999 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1002 cc / 61.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 75.5 x 56 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 106.7 kW / 145 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 108.3 Nm / 11 kgf-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital TCI |
| Induction | 4x 38 mm Mikuni BDSR38 carburettors with TPS |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | Multi-plate wet clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Aluminium, twin spar |
| Front Suspension | 45 mm forks, adjustable preload, bump and rebound |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, adjustable preload, bump and rebound |
| Front Brakes | 2x 298 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2085 mm / 82.0 in |
| Overall Width | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 795 mm / 31.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1433 mm / 56.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 16.8 km/l |
| Top Speed | 261.9 km/h / 162.7 mph |
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The 1999 Thunderace is the same hybrid of FZR1000-derived five-valve four and YZF750R-style aluminium frame, rated at 145 hp. It was the lightest litre-class machine of its time at 198 kg dry, with sharp steering and a flexible midrange. Known drawbacks were buzzing mirrors and heavy fuel use at speed. It sat beside the sharper R1 in Yamaha's line-up as the more relaxed sports option.
