1998 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace review from United Kingdom
"A great bike, not to be underestimated"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Nothing.
General comments?
Bought the motorcycle in 2001 as an upgrade from my old bike. The looks impressed me and the general opinion from owners made me decide this was the bike or me.
No disappointments here, from the word go I can only describe this bike as the best ride I have had, with as much speed as you like with blistering take off. Cornering and roundabouts are not as good as later sports bikes, but all else more than makes up for this.
Good comfortable riding position, fantastic midrange and stopping power, gives you the confidence to get on the gas through the gears.
Reliability seems to be faultless, no problems whatsoever in all the years I have owned this bike, more sports than tourer, a real gem that's staying with me.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Acceleration marks | 9/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Handling marks | 7/10 |
| Braking marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 9000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 17000 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki ZX-6R |
| Date of Entry | 8th January, 2006 |