Tamiya 14115 - Yamaha YZR-M1 1/12 Valencia Edition Inline-4 Plastic Assembly Kit for Collectors  [14115]

Tamiya 14115 — Yamaha YZR-M1 1/12 Valencia Edition No.46 Summary

This 1/12 scale assembly kit recreates the Yamaha YZR-M1 Valencia Edition No.46 as a finely detailed static display model, targeted at builders who prioritise accuracy and a polished presentation.

The Yamaha YZR-M1 represented a development focus on improved power delivery and chassis balance in the early 2000s. The design adopted an inline-four engine, a compact fuel tank profile and a rear shock mounting near the crankcase to centralize mass. Chassis and brake updates, plus electronic torque management refinements, supported the bike's competitive record for the factory team. The Valencia Edition livery highlights a period white and red block motif tied to Yamaha's racing heritage.

The kit models the frame and engine silhouettes associated with the YZR-M1, including a twin-tube delta box frame and an inline-4 engine block. Decals are supplied by Cartograf to recreate the No.46 machine. Front and side fairings are removable after assembly to reveal the frame and engine. Tires are moulded in synthetic rubber and the kit is supplied as multiple plastic parts that require painting and finishing.

A faithful 1/12 scale rendition of the Yamaha YZR-M1 Valencia Edition No.46, offering detailed exterior and engine representations for display-minded modelers and collectors.