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Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat SOLD
All please note that this bike has just been SOLD (for £1700). I'm just keeping this page for prosterity!!
Thunderwhat?
Thunderwhat?
The YZF600R Thundercat was Yamaha's class-leading 600 before the R6 arrived. It's now considered a great sports-tourer but don't underestimate it -- with a real 96bhp and 160mph, phenomenal mid-range, R1 brakes and totally twiddleable suspension you won't get left behind -- several race schools still use Thundercats. But unlike the current hyper-sports 600s you can tour on a 'Cat thanks to its generous dimensions, excellent pillion provision, practical bits like storage space and did I mention the phenomenal mid-range? Out-drags an 2003 R6 to 8000 revs! Sadly went out of production in Europe last year due to emmissions regs, and now an absolute bargain second hand. Find out more on the thriving Thundercat forum.
Why this kitty?
Getting this Cat into tip-top condition has been my winter project, and I am confident you won't find a better example for under £2000, check this lot out:
- Full year tax, full year MOT: Ready to ride
- Stainless exhaust headers, will never rot
- Gorgeous one-off all-sliver paint scheme (I don't like yellow!)
- Full service history from Fowlers of Gloucester
- Brand new fork tubes, seals & oil
- New Bridgestone BT010 front tyre, barely worn BT020 rear: the best combination for this bike
- Brand new carbon front mudguard
- Scottoiler
- Otherwise totally standard, no tasteless or ham-fisted mods. It doesn't need it!
- £1900 only
And the bad bits? Well, it a P-reg with 44k miles, but when you see the bike and hear the engine running it's hard to believe. The side fairings have a few marks and cracks but nothing serious -- replacing with new was uneconomic. And it has to be said that all Thundercats have pretty poor headlights.
Snap it up
Go on, go on, go on, go on! Make your summer. Call Jeremy now on Cambridge XXXXXXXXXXXX with any questions and to arrange a viewing. But be quick!
If you would like to test ride, you must bring evidence of insurance and the full asking price in cash. Sorry I know this is a pain but I couldn't bear to see this beautiful bike stolen.
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