Hasegawa 21727 Yamaha YZR500 (OW98) 1/12 – Plastic Motorcycle Model Kit

The Hasegawa 21727 plastic model kit portrays the legendary Yamaha YZR500 (OW98) racing motorcycle in a precise 1/12 scale. This outstanding model set allows you to recreate one of the pivotal vehicles of the 500cc Grand Prix racing era, used by the Yamaha Motor Corporation team. The Yamaha YZR500 was utilized by the factory Japanese team from 1973 to 2002, achieving countless victories on tracks around the world, especially in the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s.

The Hasegawa kit presents the OW98 version of this motorcycle, one of the most recognizable evolutions of this GP500 racing machine. The YZR500 (OW98) motorcycle was mainly used during the Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championship in the 500cc category, competing during the golden age of motorcycle racing. This series of races defined the pinnacle of technological and sporting rivalry in motorsport at the turn of the decades – from the late 1970s to the first half of the 1980s.

The model set is made from high-quality plastic, ensuring detailed replication of the frame, two-stroke engine, exhaust system, and other mechanical and aerodynamic components. The kit does not include resin, metal, or photo-etched parts, making it an ideal choice for both intermediate and experienced modellers who want to finish and equip the model with additional accessories by themselves – such as wires or rivets. The model provides an excellent base for personalization through painting and custom detailing.

The box contains plastic parts requiring assembly and an accurate and colorful instruction manual. The set includes decals reflecting the original liveries from racing tracks. Glue and paints must be purchased separately.

• Scale: 1/12
• Country: Japan
• Period of use: 1970s/1980s, 500cc Grand Prix racing era
• Material: high-quality plastic, no photo-etched/resin additions
• Category: plastic motorcycle model kit
• Difficulty level: 3/5 (intermediate)

We recommend the Hasegawa 21727 Yamaha YZR500 (OW98) 1/12 to all modelling enthusiasts, motorcycle racing history fans, and collectors of motorsport icons. This model allows you to create a realistic replica of the iconic Yamaha motorcycle and will stand out in any collection!