Tamiya welcomes an updated re-issue of Item 14037 1/12 Yamaha RZV500R (sold in 2011 last time) with a newly added B5-size double-sided pamphlet with colour photos of the full-size bike for painting reference and updated instruction manuals. The Yamaha RZV500R was announced at the Tokyo Motor Show 1983 with specs that basically made it equivalent to the road racer YZR500. Inheriting its lightweight, compact design from the YZR, the RZV featured a 500cc 2-stroke water-cooled V4 engine capable of 64hp and 230km/h top speed, which provided performance on the level of a litre-class motorcycle. The RZV500R opened up a new era of 2-stroke sports bikes and was invested with Yamaha’s significant know-how of both 2-stroke engines and racing.
About the Model
- This is a 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 172mm, width: 56mm, height: 97mm
- Includes a newly added B5-size double-sided pamphlet with colour photos for painting reference
- Comes with an updated 4-language instruction manual and cover story (previously only 2-language)
- Features realistic depictions of details such as a 500cc 2-stroke water-cooled V4 engine, SU carburettors, air cleaner and chambers
- The Yamaha Monocross suspension at rear is authentically depicted with a metal spring
- 1.6mm screw heads are changed to + shape, so small screwdriver is included
- Comes with solid depictions of 16-inch front and 18-inch rear tyres
- High-quality Cartograf decals are included
