My collection.
Ducati
D'Antin Pramac Ducati GP4(Finished Model), Roberto Rolfo, 2005, 1:12 High-detail plastic model, Pre-built & painted, Mint in Box, Tamiya Masterwork item no. 21049
The Pramac backed Team D'Antin is a satellite team for Ducati that competes in MotoGP. Their rider for the 2005 season was Roberto Rolfo, former 250cc class rider. Rolfo's bike is a 2004 Ducati Desmosedici GP4, equipped with Dunlop tires and sporting an eye-catching design featuring red and black two-tone pattern decorated with white hibiscus flowers on the front and side cowling. Now available as a high precision 1/12 scale model, this model features colorful markings that are exactly the same as the actual bike, new parts to depict NISSIN brake calipers, and fully accurate Dunlop tire markings.
Honda:
Honda RS1000 Endurance Racer, 1981, 1:12 High-detail plastic model kit, Mint unbuilt in Box, Tamiya item no. 14014
Fitted with an air-cooled 4-cylinder DOHC 999cc engine capable of 150hp, the RS1000 featured all the latest Honda technology that had been fine tuned during their domination of endurance racing in the late 70's. A unique aspect of the 1981 bike was the specially designed cowling that had been slightly enlarged to reduce rider fatigue during the grueling races. The Honda team was able to take out both the prestigious Suzuka 8-Hour Endurance Race and the Bol d'Or 24 hour race.
Honda NS500 Grand Prix Racer No.3(Finished Model), Freddie Spencer, 1983, 1:12 High-detail plastic model, Pre-built & painted, Mint in Box, Tamiya Masterwork item no. 21047
This Honda works machine featured a unique 500cc V3 engine that enabled it to power its way to the world championship title. In 1983, Freddie Spencer won his first 500cc World Championship, becoming the youngest person to win the title. The season would be remembered as one of the most dramatic title chases in the history of Grand Prix racing; Honda's Spencer and Yamaha's Kenny Roberts fought back and forth for the points lead with each of them earning six victories.
Honda NS500 with Racing Rider, Wayne Gardner, 1985, 1:12 High-detail plastic model kit, Mint unbuilt in Box(OOP), Tamiya item no. 14050
The Honda NS 500 was part of the official Honda team participating in the 1985 500 World Championship. In 1985 two official Honda Teams participated: The HRC with its sole rider Freddy Spencer racing in the 250 and 500cc category. Spencer won the world Championship in both categories that year. The second official team was Honda Britain engaging 4 riders racing the NS 500 3 cylinders. The riders were Wayne Gardner(Australia), Randy Mamola(USA), Ron Haslam(Great Britain) & Takazumi Katayama(Japan). The bikes were in the Rothmans livery, their sponsor. Three of the Honda Britain racers finished 4th, 5th, 6th place. Gardner was the most successful with the 4th place.
Honda NSR500 HRC(Factory Color), Keiji Kinoshita, 1986, 1:12 High-detail plastic model kit, Mint unbuilt in Box, Tamiya item no. 14099
Making its debut at the 1986 All Japan Road Race Championship, was the Honda NSR500 which featured a vivid livery and was ridden by the championship winning rider Keiji Kinoshita. The NSR500 comes precisely reproduced as an assembly model kit. The mechanical splendor of the bike including its water-cooled, 4-cylinder, 2-stroke engine, as well as the exhaust cambers, carburetors, and radiator have been faithfully rendered. A metal coil spring is used to mimic the movement of the NSR's unique rear suspension. Transparent and white cowling parts are included in the kit, and the former allows you to view the NSR's exquisite internal mechanisms even after assembly.
Rothmans Honda NSR 500(Finished Model), Eddie Lawson, 1989, 1:12 High-detail die-cast model, Pre-built & painted, Mint in Box, Minichamps item no. 122890001
Eddie Lawson, the American Super bike Champion of 1981 & 1982, GP500 World Champion of 1984, 1986 and 1988. In 1989, he moved to the Rothmans Honda-Team and ended up winning his forth World Championship title. With this remarkable performance Steady Eddie has become one of the most successful race drivers of all time. In total the US-American was victorious in 31 races.
Nastro Azzurro Honda NSR 500 LeMans(Finished Model), Valentino Rossi, 2001, 1:12 High-detail die-cast model, Pre-built & painted, Mint in Box, Limited 'Barcode' Edition of 9,546, Minichamps item no. 122016146
Powering Valentino Rossi to success throughout the 2001 season was the Nastro Azzurro Honda NSR 500, which now comes realistically reproduced as a limited edition die-cast model. The unique style of the NSR including its curved surface of the cowlings, front wind screen, front fairings, front forks, short exhaust muffler & V4 engine have been precisely remodeled.
Telefonica MoviStar Honda RC211V, Daijiro Kato, 2003, 1:12 High-detail plastic model kit, Mint unbuilt in Box, Tamiya item no. 14094
Honda's RC211V, employing evolutionary V5 4-stroke engine technology, dominated the 2002 MotoGP Class of the WGP, winning 14 out of 16 races. Continuing the legacy into the 2003 season, the RC211V continued to mature with the shape of the upper cowl being altered by changes to the ram air duct, and a larger gap on the sides of the seat cowl. Mechanical changes led to a more powerful engine and the use of a new style clutch enabling smooth engine breaking. Honda's unique unit pro-link suspension also became more resilient. Team Telefonica Movistar Honda invested in two top riders, Sete Gibernau & the late Daijiro Kato. This Tamiya motorcycle kit which was released in September 2003, is highly sought after as it is dedicated and considered by many the fitting tribute to the late champion Japanese rider Daijiro Kato, who tragically suffered a fatal crash in the first race of the 2003 season at Suzuka Japan.
Honda Pons RC211V(Finished Model), Max Biaggi, 2003, 1:12 High-detail plastic model, Pre-built & painted, Mint in Box, Tamiya Masterwork item no. 21017,
During the 2003 MotoGP season, the Honda RC211V proved to be an excellent machine. Including the Honda factory works team, four teams raced a total of seven motorcycles competed for the 2003 season honors. The yellow colored, team Pons Honda machines were ridden by team riders Max Biaggi and Tohru Ukawa who showed the world what the RC211V was capable of. Biaggi on his RC211V went onto claim 3rd place in the riders' championship.
Repsol Honda RC211V Valencia(Finished Model), Valentino Rossi, 2003, 1:12 High-detail plastic model, Pre-built & painted, Mint in Box, Tamiya Masterwork item no. 21019
The unstoppable Valentino Rossi took an amazing 9 victories out of 16 races in 2003, clinching the title of 2003 MotoGP World Champion. Known for his flamboyant performances on and off the track, he gained extra attention at Valencia, the last race of the 2003 season, when he came out on a flashy RC211V decorated in a 1970's motif. The design was the winner of a competition held by a motorcycle magazine, which had invited its readers to design a paint scheme for Rossi's bike. The Valencia bike also featured a triple-exit exhaust layout with silencers removed, which Honda had used from mid-season. Rossi displayed perfect riding in Valencia, taking pole position and holding the lead for the entire last half of the race.
Repsol Honda RC212V(Finished Model), Nicky Hayden, 2008, 1:12 High-detail die-cast model, Pre-built & painted, Mint in Box, Minichamps item no. 122081169
No.69 Nicky Hayden, wins the 2006 FIM motor cycle World champion for the Repsol Honda Team. His best results afterwards were three 3rd placings in the 2007 season and one second place in 2008 with the Repsol Honda RC212V.
Scot Racing Honda RS250RW, Hiroshi Aoyama, 2009, 1:12 High-detail plastic model kit, Mint unbuilt in Box, Hasegawa item no. BK1
This is a totally new series for Hasegawa with their first racing motorcycle kit. In 2009, Aoyama returned to Honda with Scot Racing, and the move paid off as he won the World title with four wins and a total of seven podiums on the Scot Honda RS250RW. It was a thrilling final season of the quarter-litre class, in which Aoyama participated in some fantastic races. His battle with Marco Simoncelli in Malaysia was a particular highlight as Aoyama won the penultimate contest of the season, and seventh place in a dramatic final race in Valencia was the result which delivered the title.
Kawasaki:
Kawasaki KR350(Finished Model), Anton Mang, 1981, 1:12 High-detail die-cast model, Pre-built & painted, Mint in Box, Minichamps item no. 122814002
Anton Mang won his first motorcycle race on a 125cc in 1976. Two years later Mang started as a Kawasaki factory driver in the 250cc and 350cc World Championship class. In 1980 he became World Champion in the 250cc class and vice champion in the 350cc class. In the following year he won the double (250cc & 350cc) and was voted as sportsman of the year. The two cylinder double stroke engine of the Kawasaki consists of a rotary slide, six speed gear shift and the air is absorbed by two 36 Mukuni carburetors. The double frame is made out of steel. An aluminum chassis with a Kyaba suspension strut and a Kawaski yoke were mounted. One brake disc (front 350 mm, rear 250 mm) per wheel is mounted on Campagnolo rims.
Kawasaki KR500(Finished Model), Kork Ballington, 1981, 1:12 High-detail plastic model, Pre-built & painted, Mint in Box, Tamiya Masterwork item no. 21062
This KR500 works machine attracted worldwide attention with racing fans due to its unique monocoque frame, square-four water-cooled 498cc engine, and rear unitrack suspension system. The KR500 debuted at a World Grand Prix road race in 1980, with 250cc & 350cc world champion Kork Ballington in the hot seat. Over the following three years up until 1982, the KR500 exhibited outstanding racing performance, 1981 season saw the KR500 get its first podium finishes with two 3rd placings with Ballington finishing overall 8th placing for 1981, & an overall 6th placing for 1982 in the final standings of the championship.
Kawasaki KR1000F Endurance Racer, 1981, 1:12 High-detail plastic model kit, Mint unbuilt in Box, Tamiya item no. 14012
The Kawasaki KR1000F competing in the 1981 Endurance World Championship features a powerful air-cooled 4-cylinder DOHC 998cc engine. Its not only designed for power, the KR1000F also features a unique non-symmetrical design for easy engine installation and maintenance. Rear suspension consisted of one coil damper unit installed only on the right side, with GP racing developed anti-nose dive fork legs in the front. Colored in Kawasaki’s distinctive limegreen, the KR1000F broke Honda’s long domination of the international endurance racing scene taking out the 1981 makers title and riders championship.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR No.56(Finished Model), Shinya Nakano, 2006, 1:12 High-detail plastic model, Tamiya Masterwork item no. 21066
After an absence of 20 years, Kawasaki returned to MotoGP as a works team in 2003 with their first racing bike with a 4-stroke engine, the ZX-RR. The 2003 racing season proved difficult, but 2004 saw the arrival of Japanese rider Shinya Nakano and a lot of development progress was made. The 2006 model came loaded with eye catching cowlings and a newly designed inline 4 cylinder 990cc engine bursting with power. At the French GP, Kawasaki battled for pole position thanks to team rider Shinya Nakano's superb effort. Nakano at the Dutch GP, won a podium finish with his 2nd placing which is Kawasaki's best ever finish.
Suzuki:
Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R750, 1986, Satoshi Tsujimoto, 1:12 High-detail plastic model, Mint boxed, Fujimi 1/12 Bike Series 02, Building project in progress
The second 1/12 motorcycle kit by Fujimi. All Japan TT-F1 champion Satoshi Tsujimoto teams up with World GP Champion Kevin Schwantz for the 1986 Suzuka 8-hour Endurance Road Race. The duo rides the Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R750 to a 3rd-place finish. Schwantz takes 2nd place at AMA Superbike Daytona 200-mile. Suzuki wins World TT-F1 Championship manufacturer's title.
Suzuki RGV-Γ (XR89) #10(Finished Model), Kenny Roberts Jr., 1999, 1:12 High-detail model, Pre-built & painted, Mint in Box, Tamiya Masterwork item no. 21070
The opening round of the 500cc class 1999 World Road Race Championships was set ablaze in the heat of the Malaysian GP. Although it was Team Honda that was said to have the advantage in the opening race of the season, they would be denied victory by young rider, Kenny Roberts Jr. New to the Suzuki team, Roberts Jr. secured a 3rd place finish in the qualifying round before burning rubber to a victory which surprised everyone. Proving his triumph was no fluke, Roberts Jr. went on to win the second round too, this time on the rain soaked course of the Japan GP. On his way to the checkered flag in Japan, Roberts Jr. was also successful in beating out five year champion Honda NSR rider, Michael Doohan. The 1999 RGV-Gamma is known as the XR89. Its development centered on creating greater overall balance to unlock its maneuverability and cornering speed. The V-type 4-cylinder engine of XR89 is cradled by a lightweight, aluminum twin-tube frame. The potential of the RGV-Gamma was more than proved by Roberts Jr., who mounted the victory podium eight times in 1999, securing a very respectable overall season ranking of 2nd place.
Yoshimura Suzuki Hayabusa X-1, 2003, 1:12 High-detail plastic model, Completed, Tamiya item no. 14093
In 1999, a racing machine version of the Suzuki Habusa 1300 (GSX1300R), developed by Yoshimura using unique state-or-the-art technology, was entered in the Formula X class. Yoshimura's machine took the victory. The following year, the machine took a double victory in the S-NK class of the Suzuka 8hours World Endurance Championship Race, taking 6th place overall. The Yoshimura Hayabusa was born on the racetrack, but soon was released on the open market as a race replica. The Yoshimura version of the Hayabusa featured totally original cowling, and a unique Tri-Oval muffler, giving it a different appearance from the standard Hayabusa. Only 100 Yoshimura versions of the Hayabusa were released on the open market.
Yamaha:
Yamaha YZR500 Grand Prix Racer, Kenny Roberts, 1980, 1:12 High-detail plastic model kit, Mint unbuilt in Box(OOP), Tamiya item no. 14001
This is not the limited re-issue but Tamiya's first ever original 1981 motorcycle model, the Yamaha YZR500 Grand Prix Racer! The yellow No.1 YZR500 was the champion machine of star American rider "King" Kenny Roberts, who won Grand Prix trophies racing for Yamaha 3 years running from 1978 to 1980. This high quality model reproduces the YZR500's advanced mechanics and top-class design to an incredible level of accuracy. Details include the four cylinder, two-stroke water-cooled 500cc engine mounted in a twin loop, square section frame as well as the smooth cowling that hugs the rider and protrudes slightly over the rear wheel.
Yamaha YZR500 (OW70) with Straight Run Rider, Kenny Roberts, 1983, 1:12 High-detail plastic model kit, Mint unbuilt in Box(OOP), Tamiya item no. 14043
The YZR500 was the Yamaha Motor Corporation’s entry for 500cc Grand Prix motorcycle racing between the years of 1973 and 2002. 1983's OW70: Introduction of the aluminum Deltabox frame and designed specifically for a 17-inch front wheel (from 18 inches).
Yamaha YZR500 (OW70) Taira Version(Finished Model), Tadahiko Taira, 1983, 1:12 High-detail model, Pre-built & painted, Mint in Box, Tamiya Masterwork item no. 21055
Tadahiko Taira was the first All-Japan 500cc class champion, and his ride was his custom Yamaha YZR500 (OW70). Tamiya presents this historic racing bike as a member of the high-quality Masterwork Collection of fully-finished display models. Every detail, including the two-stroke V4 engine, ignition wires, and windscreen has been accurately reproduced and the bike is expertly finished in its factory Yamaha colors.
Yamaha YZR-M1 No.46(Finished Model), Valentino Rossi, 2004, 1:12 High-detail plastic model, Tamiya Masterwork item no. 21030
After winning the 2003 Riders Championship, his third consecutive world title with Honda, Valentino Rossi shocked the racing world announcing he was transferring to rival Yamaha in 2004. At the opening race of the 2004 season in South Africa, Rossi was mounted on his new machine, the Yamaha YZR-M1, and emerged from a fierce battle up front to take his first victory riding for Yamaha. He continued to show an aggressive style of racing, marking 9 more wins and clinching his fourth consecutive world title. Rossi achieved the tremendous feat of winning consecutive championships riding for two separate manufacturers.
Yamaha YZR-M1 No.17(Finished Model), Norifumi Abe, 2004, 1:12 High-detail plastic model, Tamiya Masterwork item no. 21031,
Norifumi 'Norick' Abe had been one of the fastest & fearless riders in Moto GP racing. He remained a remarkably consistent racer & had yet to finish a full season outside the top ten during his 500cc era. His time spent racing the Yamaha YZR-M1 in 2003 was not so kind to him though, his qualifying form & early undeveloped bike made him the slowest M1 rider. But in a number of races in 2004, the old spirit was back & evident - particularly in Germany, where he ran fifth; and Italy, where he held the lead early in the wet restart. Two seventh places were his best results, but a number of other scores took him to 74 points, and 13th overall - just a few behind podium finishers Ruben Xaus & Marco Melandri. Sadly before he could go back to his winning ways, Norick met with a fatal road accident in 2007. This exceptionally detailed Tech 3 YZR-M1 is a fitting memorial for the late but great racer.
Yamaha YZR-M1 No.7(Finished Model), Carlos Checa, 2004, 1:12 High-detail plastic model, Tamiya Masterwork item no. 21032,
*I have another for sale under the 1/12 finished motorcyle link*
Featuring a powerful 990cc in-line 4-cylinder engine, the Yamaha YZR-M1 was ready to take on the dominant Honda RC211V in the 2004 MotoGP. The "Spain's No.1" Yamaha was ridden by top Spanish rider Carlos Checa, who performes consitently, claiming the 2nd placing in France. This kit features exceptionally detailed internal mechanics including engine, exhaust, ram air box and suspension system, giving this finished display model a great sense of realism.
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YZR-M1 No.5, Colin Edwards, 2009, 1:12 High-detail plastic model kit, Mint unbuilt in Box, Tamiya item no. 14119
American beverage brand Monster Energy became the team's main sponsor in 2009 and the name was changed to Monster Yamaha Tech 3. Its YZR-M1 bikes were adorned with white and fuorescent yellow graphics, including Monster Energy's three claw mark logo, on a black-colored body. Responding to new regulations which designated Bridgestone as the sole tire supplier, the 2009 YZR-M1's design incorporated a number of improvements to enhance its potential. Despite not being familiar with the Bridgestone tires, Colin Edwards quickly grew accustomed to them & dramatically clinch 2nd place with an overtaking maneuver at the final corner on the final lap. His performance helped the YZR-M1 place a rider on every race podium during the season for the second year in a row.
Yoshimura Suzuki Hayabusa X-1, 2003, 1:12 High-detail plastic model, Built & painted with box, Tamiya item no. 14093. SOLD
Yamaha YZR-M1 No.7, Carlos Checa, 2004(Finished Model), 1:12 High-detail plastic model, Masterwork Pre-built & painted, Mint in Box, Tamiya item no. 21032, Side cowling and under cowl can be detached. SOLD
