Welcome to YZF1000R.CO.UK (YAMAHA THUNDERACE)
I have always loved the Yamaha Thunderace, I personally think that this is such an under rated motorbike.
What people forget is that the Thunderace was a stepping stone for Yamaha between the 1000 Exup and the R1.
It also used a modified YZF750R frame.
So the Thunderace sort of has components from all 3 bikes bikes :-).
It has the engine power @ 145bhp
It has the stopping power (Blue Spots)
It has fully adjustable front and rear suspension.
But it also has the weight and is quite a heavy bike when not moving :-(
Please see my 150 BHP at Rear Wheel project Here