Tamiya 14078 1/12 Yamaha YZR500 'Norick' Plastic Assembly Kit — 2-Stroke 4-Cylinder  [14078]

Display-focused 1/12 replica — Tamiya 14078 Yamaha YZR500 'Norick'

This 1/12 scale plastic assembly static display model reproduces the Yamaha YZR500 campaigned by Norifumi "Norick" Abe and is designed to prioritise external accuracy for display and reference.

The Yamaha YZR500 represents Yamaha's 500cc two-stroke racing machines from the two-stroke era; these bikes paired lightweight chassis concepts with compact, high-revving 2-stroke multi-cylinder engines. The 1999 YZR500 ridden by Abe used a 2-stroke four-cylinder powerplant and a Delta box style frame developed to balance rigidity with rider feedback at high speed.

The kit reproduces visible external engineering and race-specific fittings rather than functional running internals. Engine components are molded as separate pieces to depict the 2-stroke 4-cylinder layout. The kit supplies small screws for assembling the Delta box frame and removable screw fittings secure the body and seat cowls so panels can be taken off after final assembly. Front and rear slick tires are represented by solid rubber parts for a realistic look, and the kit includes brake and ignition line details, a display stand, waterslide decals, and pictorial assembly instructions.

A factual static reproduction that emphasizes external engineering and period-correct race fittings, ideal for modelers who prioritise display accuracy.