Tamiya 14098 1/12 Yamaha YZR-M1 2004 Replica Kit No.46  [14098]

Replica of the 2004 Yamaha YZR-M1 in 1/12 Scale

The Tamiya 14098 kit models the 2004 Yamaha YZR-M1 ridden by Valentino Rossi, reflecting the key technical revisions made that year. The redesigned swing arm and aluminium twin-spar deltabox frame are represented to show how those changes affected the bike's dynamics.

Rossi's 2004 Season and the Bike

Rossi's first year with Yamaha produced notable results, helped by the YZR-M1's 990cc liquid-cooled 4-cylinder engine tuned for better traction and responsiveness. The kit gives modellers a chance to study those engineering features in miniature form.

Assembly Highlights and Parts

The Tamiya 14098 delivers an accurate 1/12 static model with a compact in-line 4-cylinder engine. The removable cowling exposes the engine and drivetrain, and the kit includes synthetic rubber tyres along with poly caps to assist assembly.