The Tamiya 14075 - 1/12 Yamaha YZR-500 Taira Version is a faithful scaled model of the motorcycle that performed in the 1983 season, showing the signature two-stroke, water-cooled four-cylinder configuration. The compact engine layout and low centre of gravity are represented to reflect the original engineering approach.
Yamaha's shift to an aluminium frame away from the double-cradle setup gave the YZR-500 improved stiffness and reduced mass, design choices visible in the bike's silhouette. Builders will appreciate the kit's focus on frame geometry and external details that defined the YZR-500.
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