The Yamaha YZR-M1 is an inline-four motorcycle specifically developed by Yamaha Motor Company to race in the current MotoGP series. [1] It succeeded the 500 cc (31 cu in) YZR500 by the 2002 season and was originally developed with a 990 cc (60 cu in) engine.

The YZR-M1 prototype features 1000cc Liquid cooled inline four-cylinder with cross-plane crankshaft producing over 270 horsepower. It also features an Aluminium twin tube Delta Box with Öhlins suspension a six-speed cassette-type gearbox and weighs just over 157kg.

Tamiya model kit in scale 1:12, 14100 is a rebox released in 2005 | Contents, Previews, Reviews, History + Marketplace | Yamaha YZR-M1 | EAN: 4950344141005

YZR-M1 History: 2004-2010 | The machine Rossi loved. The first meeting between Valentino Rossi and the YZR-M1 occurred in 2004. It is now a famous story that the engine he chose from among the prototypes he first tested was the one he called a "sweet" engine.

Tamiya releases the 2004 Yamaha YZR-M1 to our 1/12 scale motorcycle series. With 3-time world champion Valentino Rossi joining the Yamaha team this season, the YZR-M1 has been the closest watched bike in this year"s MotoGP.

The development aims for the 2004 M1 were to achieve more linear throttle response while achieving both improved handling performance and stability with a chassis layout better suited to the in-line-4 engine.

Featuring realistic detail, this 1/12 scale model accurately represents the bike ridden in the 2004 MotoGP season by Carlos Checa (No.7) and 2002 250cc world champion Marco Melandri (No.33). Feel the power of the YZR-M1 as you assemble this highly detailed replica model.

Intense heat debt opening match of the Yamaha YZR-M1, which has become a new love machine, in South Africa Grand Prix Decoration with impressive win the first race of the Yamaha with a win, mark the 9 wins in aggressive driving since then.

This Tamiya model kit features a Yamaha YZR-M1 '04 motorcycle in 1:12 scale. The kit includes decals and is unassembled. The blue color and racing style make it a great addition to any collection. The kit is manufactured in Japan and has a skill level of 3 - Intermediate.