The yamaha yzf r1 model kit by tamiya made its debut at the motorcycle show held in milan italy in september of 1997 sporting a powerful 1000cc engine it has the compact construction of a 400cc bike the yzf r1 was developed for maximum possible cornering ability in a production motorcycle designed to cruise at high speeds on winding roads the yzf r1 shatters expectations about large exhaust engine motorcycles yamaha has expanded the possibilities of a 1000cc bikethis kit is perfect for