The compact 4-cylinder 990cc engine and surrounding power train are accurately reproduced. Side and seat cowling can be removed after assembly allowing full display of engine. Includes No.33 M. Melandria additional seat cowling to allow modelers to create faithful reconstructions of each rider.s personalized machine. Synthetic rubber tires look and feel like authentic racing slick tyres. Poly caps used for easy damper assembly and cowling attachment. High quality Cartograf decals for the Carlos Checa No.7 bike and Marco Melandri No.33 bike (France GP markings).
This version of the YZR-M1 represents the bikes ridden in the 2004 season by Carlos Checa, Spain’s number 1 rider and the 2nd fastest Yamaha racer, and Italian Marco Melandri, 2002 World Champion in the 250cc Class. While much of the attention was focused on Rossi during the 2004 season, Checa performed consistently, coming in 2nd in France, while Melandri made the top 3 in Spain and Holland. This model faithfully reproduces the YZR-M1’s compact, streamlined design and finely molded cowling.