Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600 Reviews

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Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600
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Average Ratings for Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600

  • Build quality4.3 stars
  • Reliability4.8 stars
  • Value for Money4.8 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.6 stars
  • Overall Rating4.5 stars

60 Reviews For Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600

  • Guest 19th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Brillaint bike its my first ever road bike its fast enought to keep up with the sports bikes like gxsr 600 and r6's till around 140mph which is fast enough would recomed to anyone road my mates sv650 the otherday and its miles better and faster ideal starter bike, all my mates take the mick coz its a sports tourer and there on soprts bikes but i allways keep up or just over take them i must have bigger balls than them

  • Guest 16th Oct 2009

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    Perfect first big bike.

  • Guest 21st Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Great bike and well under rated.I have had my yamaha yzf-600r since Febraury and done 6000 miles so far. Really comfy and compared to a lot sports bikes today mid range is better. Dont be fooled by many write ups about this bike not being fast or having the power. I have also had a cbr600f and although it doesnt corner as planted as a honda it is much more fun to ride.
    Being a girlie the seat is quite wide so if your short you might struggle.
    I am now looking at a thuderace and loved this bike ...

  • Guest 18th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I bought my Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600 locally with 7200 miles full service history running on synthetic oil with oxford soft luggage. Black screen black headlamp cover which go with the black gold and silver paint scheme and micron end can. This bike had been loved.
    It's now done 11,500miles I've had a new rear tyre, back brakes and a new clutch which I was surprised about as it had only done 10,00 miles it only cost £100 to put an up rated ebc replacement in.
    I have also had to fit a ...

  • Guest 16th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    i took my time looking for a bike that would be good for a 33 bhp restriction cbr, ninja 250, r6 or the thundercat as i would us it every day to go to work ,out for long rides on day off and the option of a race day or two the thundercat was top of the list , what a bike , from my 125 honda cm to this, what can i say the uplift all the way to 70 is very fast even with the restrictor, i would not like to see what its like without it , its very good around town and even better down winding count ...

  • Welland 27th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    After my DAS in April I tested a couple of mid-size half-faired and naked bikes like Fazer, MT03, SV650 etc., and remembered that a friend of mine had recommended Thundercats as a good first bike - took one out and was smitten. I commute on it daily and it's comfy, quick and cheap to run. Perfect first bike, not to mention the fact that I straight swapped a rusty old Varadero 125 for my shiny clean '98 T-Cat.

  • qdarren 20th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600 is fast and reliable,comfortable with awesome brakes.had mine 2 yrs now and the only thing i,ve had to replace is the brake pads.Well able to keep pace with most bikes until ur well over double the speed limit.
    very under-rated bike,buy one and you,ll not be dissappointed.

  • Guest 17th Jun 2009

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    Passed my test back in november, never really looked at the T-Cat, as more interested in the SV650s, but bought the cat just coz it was so much cheaper, and the big is amazing, and looks so much better than the SV650s. Had no prblems with bike, other than just general maintence. Would def recom this bike for a first bike. Not getting rid of mine any time soon.

  • sekouhaze 26th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600 is my first ever bike that I have owned. Unfortunately I learned to ride on a much larger bike (Hayabusa). For a 600 this bike is very good and reliable. Can keep up with other bikes pretty easily until you get to about 140mph. I have definitely enjoyed owning it and will probably never sell it even when I get a bigger bike next year. This is a great starter bike for anyone who is thinking about buying a bike. The difference in the insurance price between ...

  • mad123 25th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Ok got my Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600 of ebay, its in good condition and little used so like new.The thundercat is my first bike after passing my DAS, had it two months and done best part of a thousand miles, I love it its even letting me make a few silly errors with breaks (sharp) and stearing and it still stays with the sticky rubber down and me in the seat, cant ask for more for a fist bike.

  • danielquinn69 15th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    i bought this Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600 bike in 2005, i'v done almost 30000 miles and i can say it feels pretty much indestructable. just changed the rear shock and gave it a good clean, to say its spent the last 4 years outside with out a cover and has been ridden in all weathers it hasn't got much rust or markings on it.

  • Aceser7200 17th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    For many years I had always thought of owning a bike and to be honest I did not even have an idea the yamaha yzf-600r thundercat existed. The reason I bought this bike is because of the price really and the way it felt when i sat on it for the first time, but one ride was all it took for me to fall in love with it. I have owned my bike now for 7 months and in january I rode it deep south into mexico 20 hours straight with out stoping but for gas and to clean my visor and my baby rode like a cha ...

  • gibs189 16th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    bought a Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600 and boy what a first bike i would say its fantastic in every way apart from parts

  • Guest 9th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Bought my Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600 last year.

    It's my first big bike and it's currently restricted for 2 years at 33 BHP. I took it out before i restricted it and it definitely leaves your guts at the traffic lights when you fly off on a quick start.

    Now it's restricted, 1st gear is a bit sluggish, (you can feel it pulling back struggling to get the fuel through) but once your in 2nd, you would never tell its restricted.

    Not had any problems apart from the usual, changing parts that w ...

  • Guest 9th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600 is a good looking soft drive,even fast,beautiful sound!!!!

  • Guest 4th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I bought my Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600 last year 2008- its my first bigger bike after passing my test - I have a 2003 model with 12K km on the clock . After several months spent carefully searching the reviews I concluded this was the best bike for comfort and performance which a sporty/ touring character and which wouldnt break the bank. So far I havent been disappointed, its a very good allrounder , really comfy and with enough power to whizz past the traffic and g ...

  • Matt S 26th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    300miles into T-cat ownership, so far every one a pleasure. Quick and forgiving, the YZF600R is a joy to own as a first 'big bike' and I won't be selling mine any time soon! Good looking and fast enough to make you smile this is a great bike and I recommend it to anyone.

  • Guest 14th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Love the Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600 bike, looks and sounds great. If you are wanting a sports tourer for long distance this offers you what you want. Smooth Ride and comfy for riding long distnace, not as much torque as CBR600f but a great all rounder. Highly recommend. Suspension can be a little too soft but what you would exect for 600 more tourer than sports.

  • peelo 23rd Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Yamaha YZF-600R Thundercat 600. It's my first bike, I've been very happy with it. I've done very little to keep it healthy and it's broken now. I've learnt a lesson now. It's gonna cost me about five hundred quid to fix by a dealer and that does include a front tyre. the bearings in the back wheel shot and smashed the casing and busted the rear breaks. also there's a leak in the front fork. my own fault it's broken. I can't wait to have the money to fix it and ride it I love it

  • seanmearse 16th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    All around great bike, would recommend it to beginners and experienced riders alike.
    Absolutely love the comfort factor, rode her from ridgecrest, ca to palm springs, ca with just one stop for gas and a cigarette. Power is great to, but i do have the 14/49 setup.
    Only bad point - crankshaft wine from front sprocket.