| Attribute | Yamaha YZF 600 R Thundercat 2002 × | Yamaha FZS 600 Fazer 2002 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 2002 |
| Make | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Model | Yamaha YZF 600 R Thundercat | Yamaha FZS 600 Fazer |
| Category | Sport | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 599 | 599 |
| Power (kw) | 73.1 | 69.3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Torque (Nm) | 65 | 61.2 |
| Bore (mm) | 62 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 49.6 | 49.6 |
| Compression | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 245 | 245 |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 110/60-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-ZR17 | 160/60-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 120 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,415 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 187 | 189 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3909 | 0.3667 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,190 | 1,180 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,145 | 2,080 |
| Overall width (mm) | 725 | 710 |
| Seat height (mm) | 805 | 790 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 135 | 130 |