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TAMIYA 14073 Yamaha YZF-R1 1:12 Bike Model Kit

TAMIYA 14073 Yamaha YZF-R1 1:12 Bike Model Kit

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1/12 Scale Bike Assembly Kit
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Yamaha YZF-R1

At the Motorcycle Show held in Milan, Italy, in September of 1997, the Yamaha YZF-R1 supersport motorcycle made its debut. Sporting a powerful 1000cc engine, it has the compact construction of a 400cc bike. The YZF-R1 was developed for maximum possible cornering ability in a production motorcycle. With a 1000cc water-cooled, four stroke, 4-cylinder, 5-valve engine and adopting a redesigned EXUP exhaust system, it pumps out 150hp of high-intensity power. Subtle throttle control makes both superb acceleration response and rhythmic cornering a reality. The Deltabox II aluminum frame was sought after not only for its rigidity, but more so for its moderate flexibility during tight cornering. With the addition of a long span aluminum swing arm, high control ability has been achieved. By adopting an upside-down front fork, stroke distance has been increased and traction heightened. Boasting a sharp form with multi-reflector lights, the YZF-R1 has been given an unprecedented style. From the contact points between the rider and motorcycle, right down to the material used in the seat and tank, the YZF-R1 has been thoroughly studied. Of course, the abundance of high precision and high quality parts goes without saying. Designed to cruise at high speeds on winding roads, the YZF-R1 shatters expectations about large exhaust engine motorcycles. Yamaha has expanded the possibilities of a 1000cc bike.

1/12 Motorcycle Series
The motorcycles in this series meticulously replicate a world of motorcycling in perfect 1/12 scale.
Featuring leading machines from the world of Moto GP through to popular road bikes past and present, this Tamiya series is perfect for bike fans and modellers to collect.
The number of parts is kept to a reasonable level without compromising the detail associated with Tamiya allowing the beginner and experienced modeller to enjoy the building process.

Photo-etched parts are available separately to enhance the detail even further.
These assembly kits require paint and modelling glue available separately.