{"product_id":"tamiya-1-12-yamaha-yzr-m1-04","title":"TAMIYA 1\/12 YAMAHA YZR-M1 '04","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSnapshot of the Tamiya 1\/12 Yamaha YZR-M1 2004 Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tamiya 1\/12 Yamaha YZR-M1 model brings the 2004 MotoGP bike to scale for hobby builders. It depicts the machines ridden by Carlos Checa and Marco Melandri, both notable competitors during that season. The YZR-M1 featured a 990cc in-line four-cylinder engine that contributed to Yamaha's challenge to the dominant Honda RC211V. This kit highlights the bike's streamlined engineering and race-focused silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this model matters for display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2004 season produced key milestones for Yamaha, with Valentino Rossi taking the world title while teammates also shone. Checa grabbed a podium in France and Melandri posted strong results in Spain and Holland. As a finished model, the YZR-M1 makes a faithful period display piece that showcases racing form and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssembly highlights and visible components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed engine and drivetrain parts are modelled so the internal layout is visible when side and seat cowlings are removed. The kit uses synthetic rubber tyres for a realistic look and comes with high-quality Cartograf decals. The inclusion of Melandri's specific seat cowl underlines the kit's focus on accurate rider variants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TAMIYA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48598010364156,"sku":"4950344996902","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/3240\/3508\/files\/b_14100.jpg?v=1765595914","url":"https:\/\/www.thetoyplace.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-12-yamaha-yzr-m1-04","provider":"Toyworld Frankston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}