These are stunning used bargains at the minute. "They are now mostly used as a day-to-day commuter bike and they are run and run until they go wrong and then we see them for the repair. Yamaha YZF R6 . That's all the equipment I need really. The riding position is friendly on the larger framed rider, with low pegs and bars at a nice height putting very little weight on the wrists. The bike is in excellent condition, even more so considering it s age. Till the fuel runs out. The balance of the bike is something to behold; although heavy to push around whilst moving you can easily manoeuvre it at near walking pace which makes it ideal for commuting through congested London. preload, compression and rebound damping; 5.1 inch travel, Single shock w/remote reservoir and adj. I never worry about reliability with this bike at all. Absolutely shocking from a dealer claiming to do all work in-house. [citation needed], With its liquid cooled, inline 4-cylinder engine; power at the rear wheel was 100.6 hp (75.0 kW) @11,500 rpm,[3] the YZF600R Thundercat is a comfortable and road-minded sports bike. Adjustable suspension and brakes which still perform brilliantly made even better by modern tyres. Exciting and surprising. 1 bid . Haynes Manual 6427 Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 2009 - 2018 Continental GT 13-18. Its comfortable seating position and relatively torquey motor make it suitable for sport touring applications, while the fully adjustable suspension and Sumitomo one piece brakes (later used on the R1 and R6) also make it a good choice for track racing. IT IS VERY QUICK TOO, ITS AN IMPORT AND IVE HAD 150+ MPH OUT OF IT AND MY MATES WITH BIGGER BIKES CAN'T BELIEVE HOW WELL IT GOES... MAYBE IT WAS PREVIOUSLY TUNED BUT IT REALLY DOES SHIFT. Although the Yam would be eaten alive on the track, in the real world, it would hold its own against anything. Weaknesses: None that I can think of. about 3 months ago for daily use and I love it. The only issue was when the front sprocket nut came off, a £4 fix!! I bought mine last year a 1998 model, it was my first bike from getting my ''big bike licence'' all I can say about the bike is it's excellent , I have had no problems with it at all, the seating position for me is perfect as I found the sports bikes I rode I did'nt like, it is A very easy and forgiving bike to ride and in the future I'll probably move up to the thunderace, all in all if you get the chance to buy one........DO IT. I also use it daily for getting into work as well as back lane scratching and general touring. They are not the best looked after, but as long as they are running, people keep running them! In summary it's so good I don't know if I'll ever find anything to replace it! Codes: 4NA1, 4NC1, 4ND1, 4NE1, 4NA2, 4NC2, 4ND2, 4NE2, Code: 4NA2, 4NC2, 4ND2, 4NE2; 4TV1, 4TV2, 4WD1, 4WE1, 4WF1, Code: 4TV5, 4TV6, 4WD3, 4WE3, 4WF3, 5AH3, 5AH4, Code: 4TV7, 4TV8, 4WD4, 4WE4, 4WF4, 5AH5, 5AH6, Code: 4TV9, 4TVA, 4WD5, 4WE5, 4WF5, 5AH7, 5AH8, Code: 4TVB, 4TVC, 4WD6, 4WE6, 4WF6, 5AH9, 5AHA. Ideal as a first bike and I won't be selling mine, it might become a second bike though. The 12,000-miler is the major service and then after that it has a bit of a long stint before the next major one. Equipment is basic, but does the job no problems. I bought a 1997 Cat (11k) in 2005 for £2k and it's been a terrific reintroduction to biking after a 6 year layoff. Ride. The engine is sweet and has loads of midrange. Matt Woodland – Yamaha, KTM and Ducati Technician at SMC Bikes, Sheffield, says: "We don’t have many of these bikes anymore. Gearbox so far has been pretty solid, albeit a few false neutrals. Came back to biking after a gap of 5 years having owned a ZZR600 previously, and bought a 10 year old bike. (Hence why i got it!.) What's not to love? Yamaha YZF 600 R THUNDERCAT 1999 - Fiche moto - On peut être sportive et ménager son pilote. It makes an excellent first bike for those whose "larger frame" doesn't suit a smaller machine. Comfortable as a commuter and has an engine with a usable power band. BOUGHT MY THUNDERCAT IN 2008 AND HAVE NOT BEEN DISAPPOINTED.HAD TO REPLACE THE SILENCER WDUE TO ROT, PUT A DELKEVIC ON AND IT SOUNDS NICE!! Bloody brilliant bike. Buying experience: I bought my t'cat from a dealer in Bradford, but would not buy from them again!