Generation page: Bee-tail

Engine

The bee-tail generation record is a Rotax 122 and a PHBH 28. Confirm the casting before you order.

Where the numbers are

ZD4 plate to the right of the headstock. The casting locations are on Identify.

Body

New tail and a right-hand duct. The frame is still the aluminium spar of the MP.

Colours and replicas

• Valentino Rossi replica, also listed for 1999.
• Tetsuya Harada, whose listed span includes 1999.
• Chesterfield returns for 1999–2005.

A replica is a decal scheme. It is not a different engine.

Known weak points

• Powervalve solenoid.
• Speedo drive wear.
• Crank bearings.
• Rotten exhaust.

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