Tamiya Motorcycle Akai Yamaha YZR500 Scale 14102 Plastic Model 1/12 1/12

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[Sir Barry Sheene's 1980 Motorcycle] Barry Sheene rode an Akai Yamaha YZR500 in the 1980 Road Racing World Championship. Not only did Barry Sheene win the 500cc class championship in 1976 and 1977, he was also awarded the title of Sir by the British Royal Family and was beloved by fans worldwide. His machine was sponsored by Japanese audio manufacturer Akai and sported a black livery with a red strobe line. That year, despite competing as a privateer, he performed well, finishing 7th in the Italian Grand Prix and 5th in the Spanish Grand Prix. He also competed in the TBC Big Road Race at Sugo in October of the same year, captivating Japanese fans with his impressive performance. This success served as a stepping stone for him to become a Yamaha factory rider the following year. [Model Specifications] This is a plastic assembly kit model of the Akai Yamaha YZR500 ridden by B. Sheene, a superstar in the 1980 Road Racing World Championship, the pinnacle of motorcycle racing. ●1/12 scale, length 174mm, width 174mm 46mm. ●Faithfully reproduces the mechanisms of this GP racer, which incorporated the cutting-edge technology of the time, including a square pipe double cradle frame, a two-stroke in-line four-cylinder engine, and Monocross suspension. ●Reproduces the three-spoke Dymag wheels. ●The tires are made of solid rubber for a realistic feel. ●Piping for the accelerator, brake, etc. is also reproduced with vinyl piping. ●High-quality decals are made by Cartograf. In addition to the 1980 Road Racing World Championship specification, the set also includes markings for that year's TBC Big Road Race specification.