Hasegawa 21734 - 1/12 Yamaha YZR500 (OW98) 1988 GP500 collector model kit  [HA-21734]

1/12 Yamaha YZR500 (OW98) 1988 - Collector and builder brief

The Hasegawa 1/12 Yamaha YZR500 (OW98) kit represents the motorcycle campaigned in the 1988 All Japan Road Race Championship. Designed for those who value scale authenticity, the kit reproduces the bike's race lines and component layout.

Racing background and fidelity

The YZR500 was a potent competitor in the GP500 field during the late 1980s. This model emphasises the bike's aerodynamic fairing and chassis details so that modelmakers can assemble a historically faithful miniature.

Construction and finishing advice

Expect a rewarding build that benefits from careful sanding, test assembly and neat paintwork. Attention to small parts and decal placement will elevate the finished model for display.