Sold for £1,610
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: N449 NWL
Frame No: JYA4TV0000009137
MOT: None
Introduced in the mid-1990s, the Yamaha Thundercat 600, officially designated YZF600R, was designed to bridge the gap between focused supersport machines and more comfortable sports-touring motorcycles. Powered by a 599cc inline four-cylinder engine, the model delivered smooth yet energetic performance combined with a relatively forgiving riding position and stable chassis. This balance of usability and performance made the Thundercat a popular choice among riders seeking a capable everyday sports motorcycle during the period.
Styled with distinctive mid-1990s Yamaha design cues, the model featured full fairing bodywork, responsive handling and strong braking performance, making it well suited to both spirited road riding and longer journeys. While overshadowed in period by more race-focused rivals, the Thundercat has since gained recognition as an excellent real-world sports bike and a dependable example of Yamaha engineering from the era.
This 1996 example is presented in a striking silver and orange colour scheme and shows approximately 11,000 miles on the odometer. The motorcycle appeared to run well at the time of photography and is offered with its V5C registration document. Offered without reserve, it represents an accessible opportunity to acquire a usable and increasingly appreciated 1990s Japanese middleweight.
For more information, please contact:
Charles Slack
charles.slack@handh.co.uk
07889223904
Auction: National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands, 25th Mar, 2026
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