Tamiya 1/12 Yamaha YZF-R1 Super Sports Motorcycle Scaled Plastic Model Kit

Capture a 90s Legend with the Yamaha YZF-R1, a Detailed 1/12 Tamiya Replica of the ‘Winding Road’ Superbike with a Full Racing Stand

Key Features

• 1/12 Scale Yamaha YZF-R1 Model Kit
• An iconic, game-changing superbike of the late 1990s
• The frame and swingarm feature a metal-plated finish
• Includes an interchangeable single-seat cowl and a racing stand
• An excellent project for intermediate modellers

Overview

Debuting at the 1997 Milan Motor Show, the Yamaha YZF-R1 was developed to be the fastest machine on winding roads, and it became an instant legend. Its compact design, powerful liquid-cooled 4-cylinder engine, and sharp, aggressive lines set a new benchmark for super sports motorcycles. This 1/12 scale Tamiya kit accurately reproduces this iconic machine.

The model features a precisely rendered engine with fine details like cables depicted with vinyl tubing. The frame and swingarm have a high-quality metal-plated finish, and the kit includes an interchangeable single-seat cowl and a racing stand, allowing you to display this 90s icon in its raciest form.

Features

• The compact design and sharp lines of the YZF-R1 are accurately reproduced

• A precisely rendered liquid-cooled 4-cylinder engine features fine details

• Vinyl tubing is included to depict the various cables for added realism

• The frame and swingarm are finished with high-quality metal plating

• An interchangeable single-seat cowl and a racing stand are included with the kit

• The sleek fairings and fuel tank are all faithfully captured

• A classic kit from Tamiya’s highly-regarded 1/12 motorcycle series

• Genuine Tamiya Product

Specifications

• Scale: 1/12

• Length: 169mm (6.65′)

• Width: N/A

• Height: N/A

• Pieces: N/A

• Decal Schemes: N/A

• Skill Level: Intermediate

Included Items

• 1x Model Kit

• 1x Set Of Synthetic Rubber Tyres

• 1x Sprue of Metal-Plated Parts

• 1x Length of Vinyl Tubing

• 1x Racing Stand

• 1x Decal Sheet

• 1x Instruction Manual

Required Items

• Plastic Safe Paint

• Modelling Glue

• 1x Tweezers

• 1x Scissors

• 1x Modelling Knives

• 1x Modelling Files