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Yamaha YZR500 1978!

New Hanging-On Racer announced: Yamaha YZR500 1978! Available by the end of 2025 https://kyoshoeurope.com/…/BB734D39863D4D348D024B78A9F…/ Item No. K.34936B Relive the legend of “King Kenny” (Kenny Roberts) started with this new 1:8 kit, in collaboration with Yamaha Motor! Since its debut in 1992, the Hang-On Racer series has earned a loyal following, and now the 1978 Yamaha YZR500 joins this legendary lineup. This machine was famously driven by American racing icon Kenny Roberts in his first World Grand Prix 500cc championship-winning season. After making a stunning debut in the top-tier 500cc class, Roberts won the title in his rookie year and went on to dominate with threenconsecutive championships through 1980, earning the ‘King Kenny’ nickname. KYOSHO 1/8 scale electric R/C Hang-On Racer motorcycle series has long been loved for its dynamic action and groundbreaking technology. The S.D.S.S. (Semi-Direct Steering System) allows fully self-supporting riding so these models offer a level of running

KYOSHO re-release of the 1/8 SRT Suzuki RGV-Γ 1992 vintage motorcycle!

Kyosho announces the re-release of the 1/8 SRT Suzuki RGV-Γ 1992 vintage motorcycle!   Reviving the SRT RGV-Γ racer, which participated in the 1991 World Motorcycle Grand Prix (WGP) 500cc category and the All Japan Road Race Championship, this reissue was unveiled last week at the “Shizuoka Hobby Show” in Japan. Product code: 34935T1. Features   Replica of the 1991 Road Racing World Championship S.R.T. RGV-Γ  First released in 1992  S.D.S.S (Semi direct steering system)  Fully independent motion from rider figure  Rider hangs on to bike as it leans into corners  Incredible level of scale detailing  Inverted front fork suspension  Two different racing numbers are included  Chain drive system incorporating sprocket and mini chain  Brushed Le Mans DM20 motor  Twin tube mainframe optimizes space utilization with air-cooling  Asymmetrical swing arm with mono-shock friction damper rear suspension  Wheelbase – 185mm  Weight – 750 grams Source : KYOSHO