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It is commonly held that long distance touring is only for massive,
high displacement motorcycle. At the Milan Show in September of 1997,
Yamaha shattered this myth with its YZF-R1. Targeting high-speed
turning on a winding road, it has been constructed with compact design
of a 400cc bike. Adopting a short wheelbase and an EXUP exhaust system
unique to Yamaha, its 998cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, 5-valve, DOHC engine
pumps out 150hp of maximum power. The YZF-R1 has drawn worldwide
attention with its ability to nimbly round turn after turn at
breathtaking speeds. In response to this high performance, a wide
variety of parts have been put on the market to make the ride even more
thrilling. Taira Racing, represented by former All Japan 500cc
champion, Tadahiko Taira, put forth an abundance of these parts for use
with the R1. Taira became the champion in the 350cc international A
Class of 1980, but he did not stop there. Riding the Yamaha YZR, Taira
challenged the 500cc class of the All Japan Road Race Championship and
won for three years straight. Furthermore, he participated in the World
Championship 250cc class throughout 1986, winning the final event, the
San Marino GP. Starting with a titanium muffler for more power at
moderate speeds, a curved carbon fender over the rear tire and aluminum
sprockets. Taira Racing has released abundant parts in the pursuit of
riding excellence.
- Muffler, rear fender, and sprocket of Taira Racing have all been authentically recreated.
- Complex design of the Delta Box II Frame realistically portrayed with plated parts.
- Surprising compactness of the powerful 1000cc engine precisely reproduced.
- Assembly with either two seats or single seat cowl is possible.
- Carbon pattern of rear fender provided as decal.
- Black gradation of under cowl also reproduced as decals.
- UV-filter sticker for windscreen also included.
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