Paper Tiger

Did you know you can get your own factory Yamaha YZR M1, absolutelyfree? It's even lighter than Valentino's. But if it catches fire, likeColin Edwards' Aprilia Cube, there won't be much left after the firecrew is done.

writer: Dexter Ford

The catch is, it's made of paper. And there's some (lots of) assembly required. It's Yamaha's take on high-speed sports Origami, ready to download, cut out, and glue together in your (apparently limitless) spare time. Just head to the Yamaha Paper Craft site, www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/entertainment/papercraft/ realistic/yzr-m1-us/index.html, download the full-color model, print it out on nice photo paper or card stock, and start snipping. Remember, racing is dangerous: those paper cuts are a bitch.

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