Seller
1997 Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace – extremely rare condition
– 8350 original miles
Yamaha EXUP Precision – Collector-Grade
– No Blemishes
– Never Down
– Flawless
Smooth – Fast – Comfortable – The OG Superbike Bike Rider’s Dream. A thrill to own and ride.
Garage-kept and professionally maintained.
D&D Slip-On Exhaust
New Michelin Pilot Power Tires
All else is Original
RARE FIND!
One of the most beautiful bikes on the road. Excellent / Collector-Grade.
Meticulously maintained throughout its life.
PRIVATE SALE. Clear title.
This is a fabulous, low-mileage example of one the finest examples of OG-Superbike design and power, the ’97 YAMAHA YZF1000R Thunderace.
RSBFS
After a bit of searching, we found a great Craigslist Quickie for the 4th. RSBFS has covered a few ’97 Thunder Ace bikes over the years, normally the red ones come up. That last time we saw a black one was back in 2008 when Dan found one selling for $5,800 with 26k miles. Granted, that was a high price then, so I had to look some more to see how this current price fares in comparison. In 2010 Alex found a red ’97 YZF on the market with low miles and only asking $3,500. Just goes to show you, it is worth doing a bit of research.
In 2018 Aaron posted a nice low-mile single-owner example that was selling for $4,200. Someone got a great deal. Aaron shared his thoughts, “Before Yamaha dropped its lithe, world-beating R1 in 1998, it had already set the bar pretty high for itself with the YZF1000R Thunderace which took home bike of the year honors in ’97. Elsewhere around the globe, the YZF1000R was sold for seven years, stepping in as a blistering sport touring mount once the R1 came out.”
In 2019 Donn posted one with a bit of info, “Yamaha offered the liter-sized YZF offshore for several years while we had the comparable but heavier FZR. For one year before the R1 appeared, the Thunderace showed the refinement of the Genesis and EXUP systems in a ergo-friendly package. Part of the refinement was weight control, tipping the scales at 430 lbs. dry. Reputed close relations to the YZF750R gave great handling, and the 20-valve engine reported 145 hp. Analog 38mm Mikuni carburettors were helped by electronic ignition with throttle position sensors providing another data point to the EXhaust Ultimate Power valve, which alters exhaust collector volume to increase flow.
Yamaha claimed a drag coefficient of just .29 for the roomy fairing, but reviewers groused about the right wrist affecting gas mileage. The torquey powertrain offered smooth acceleration from 2,000 to 11,500 rpm and 100 mph in second gear! This model never had a chance to develop a following here, but became a distinctive Euro sport-tourer.”
Good luck to the buyer and seller!