Tamiya 1/12 Scale Motorcycle Kit - Factory Yamaha YZR 500 '01 (14088) at PeeDee Toys Australia

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Tamiya 1/12 Scale Motorcycle Kit - Factory Yamaha YZR 500 '01 (14088)

Our Price: $50.00

Suitable for Ages: 10 years and over
Gift Wrapping Available: Yes

Stock Status: In Stock
Availability: Usually Ships in 1 to 2 Business Days
Product Code: TTS-27871

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Item Description

The raw excitement of the 2001 500cc MotorGP World Championship featured 4 Yamaha teams entering a total of 8 machines. The Yamaha YZR 500 '01 had undergone numerous changes from the previous year. These alterations were made to improve rider feel, confidence, and rideability, and enabled crisper throttle response in slow corners, which encouraged the rider to accelerate harder and earlier, one of the YZR500's stronger characteristics. The biggest change to the appearance of the 2001 model was the new carbon-fiber bodywork, which is designed to offer more stability at higher speeds. The riders for the two bikes entered by the Factory Yamaha team were Massimiliano "Max" Biaggi, nicknamed "The Roman Emperor," and teammate Carlos Checa "El Toro." M. Biaggi secured his first victory at the French Grand Prix with C. Checa coming in second. Biaggi later went on to take Round 7, the Dutch TT and Round 9, the German Grand Prix.

1/12 Scale Plastic Model Kit. Realistic rubber tyres with accurate tread pattern. Ready to assemble. Cement and Paint not included

Modelling skills helpful if under 10 years of age.