Yamaha YZR500 (0W98) `Team Lucky Strike Roberts 1988' 1:12 Hasegawa 21707

Plastic motorcycle model kit: Yamaha YZR500 (0W98) "Team Lucky Strike Roberts 1988" 1:12 Hasegawa 21707

The Yamaha YZR500 (0W98) "Team Lucky Strike Roberts 1988" model kit in 1:12 scale from Hasegawa is a unique offering for fans of racing motorcycles and modeling. This kit allows you to recreate the legendary motorcycle that participated in the 1988 Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship in the 500cc class, representing the Lucky Strike Roberts team.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:12
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Catalog number: 21707
• High-quality Cartograf decals with the option to choose markings for the USA Grand Prix and the British Grand Prix
• New mold elements that accurately reflect the differences in the specifications of the motorcycle used during various races, such as the British Grand Prix

History and achievements: The Yamaha YZR500 is a racing motorcycle created by Yamaha Motor Company specifically for competition in the Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship and the Japanese Motorcycle Racing Championship in the 500cc class. The name YZR stands for "Yamaha Ultimate Road Racer," highlighting its purpose as a top-class racing machine.

The YZR500 was designed in response to changes in racing regulations aimed at balancing competition between Japanese and European motorcycle manufacturers. In the 1980s, Yamaha focused on developing high-capacity motorcycles, resulting in the creation of the YZR series, which became a symbol of advanced technology and innovation in motorcycle racing.

The 1988 YZR500 (0W98) model was equipped with unique technical solutions, such as a rectangular-section aluminum frame that improved stability and facilitated acceleration out of corners. This motorcycle was also known for its excellent handling, making it a formidable competitor on the track.

In 1988, Wayne Rainey, riding the YZR500, finished third in the overall standings of the World Championship, confirming the competitiveness and technological advancement of this model. Rainey, known for his riding style that combined speed with safety, fully utilized the advantages of the YZR500's excellent handling.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.