Hasegawa 21762 Yamaha YZR500 (0W98) TECH21 1988 1/12 – Plastic Model of Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle

Discover the outstanding plastic model kit Hasegawa 21762 Yamaha YZR500 (0W98) TECH21 1988 in 1/12 scale. This kit precisely replicates the Yamaha YZR500 racing motorcycle (designation 0W98) from the 1988 Grand Prix season – a machine that has secured its place in motorsport history. Finished in TECH21’s distinctive blue-violet livery, this model is dedicated to demanding collectors and enthusiasts of advanced motorcycle engineering.

• Scale: 1/12
• Country: Japan (Yamaha – Japanese motorcycle manufacturer)
• Period of use: 1988, modern times, 500cc Grand Prix World Championships
• Historical context: Participant in the 1988 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. The TECH21 YZR500 was ridden by legendary Japanese racers, including Tadahiko Taira. It stood out for its advanced technology and the characteristic TECH21 sponsor paintwork. This machine symbolized Yamaha’s racing ambitions and its performance rivaled the best models of the era.
• Material: High-quality plastic (styrene). The set includes precision decals with original TECH21 markings and detailed plastic parts for self-assembly. The model can be further enhanced with modeling accessories such as wires or photo-etched details (not included in the set).
• Product category: plastic model kit – racing motorcycles, collectible models
• Special features of the model:
  • Exceptionally detailed fairing, frame, engine, and exhaust system components
  • Detailed cockpit: grips, controls, and meters
  • Realistic tires and rims
  • Decals reproducing the original 1988 TECH21 color scheme
• Recommendation and target group: This product is highly recommended for motorsport fans, modelers focused on racing vehicles, and collectors of 20th-century models. The kit requires precision and patience, making it ideal for intermediate and advanced hobbyists interested in automotive engineering and racing.
• Build difficulty level: 3.5/5 – experience with multi-part models and finishing work is required

Hasegawa 21762 Yamaha YZR500 (0W98) TECH21 1988 in 1/12 scale is a unique opportunity to build a faithful miniature of a motorcycle that became a legend of the GP racetracks. Thanks to its high level of detail and quality workmanship, it will be the pride of any model collection.