Description

This version of the YZR-M1 represents the bikes ridden in the 2004 season by Carlos Checa, Spains number 1 rider and the 2nd fastest Yamaha racer, and Italian Marco Melandri, 2002 World Champion in the 250cc Class. While much of the attention was focused on Rossi during the 2004 season, Checa performed consistently, coming in 2nd in France, while Melandri made the top 3 in Spain and Holland. This model faithfully reproduces the YZR-M1s compact, streamlined design and finely molded cowling.

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..Living Up to Expectations in 2004

Featuring a powerful 990cc in-line 4-cylinder engine, the Yamaha YZR-M1 was ready to take on the dominant Honda RC211V in the 2004 MotoGP. With Rossi at the helm, the YZR-M1 didnt disappoint, helping Yamaha obtain their first riders championship since Wayne Rainey won in 1992, and giving legendary rider Valentino Rossi his fourth consecutive riders title. Following the release of Rossi and Abes metallic blue bike, Tamiya now presents the vibrant red and silver YZR-M1 to our highly detailed 1/12 scale motorcycle series. The Spains No.1 Yamaha was ridden by top Spanish rider Carlos Checa and Italian young gun Marco Melandri.

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• Accurate 1/12 scale model of 2004 World Champion Bike Yamaha YZR-M1.
• Compact 4-cylinder 990cc engine and surrounding power train accurately reproduced.
• Side and seat cowling can be removed after assembly allowing full display of engine.
• Includes No.33 M. Melandris additional seat cowling to allow modelers to create faithful reconstructions of each riders personalized machine.
• Synthetic rubber tires look and feel like authentic racing slick tires.
• Poly caps used for easy damper assembly and cowling attachment.
• High quality Cartograf decals for Carlos Checas No.7 bike and Marco Melandris No.33 bike (France GP markings).

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Tamiya releases a 1/12 scale motorcycle model representing the YZR-M1 which raced against Hondas RC211V bikes in the 2004 MotoGP. This YZR-M1s vivid silver and red color scheme and additional seat cowling distinguish it from Rossis blue Yamaha, making it a perfect addition to a true MotoGP fans collection.

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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. Internal mechanics have been reproduced in exceptional detail including engine, exhaust, ram air box and suspension system. Kit comes with the an extra seat and seat cowling to accurately duplicate Melandris bike, which had a special seat adjustment made to suit his small 164cm stature.