What do I need to complete the Baja 5B SBK?

You need a 23–32cc two-stroke engine, a radio system, servos, a receiver battery and paint for the clear body. The kit supplies the chassis, drivetrain, suspension and wheels.

Is the Baja 5B SBK ready to run out of the box?

No. It is a self-build kit with no engine or electronics, so you assemble it and install your own power and radio gear before it runs.

How big and heavy is it?

It is about 80cm (nearly 32 inches) long and weighs nearly 10kg (over 21 lb) once built, so it needs space to run and store.

What engine size does it take?

HPI specifies a 23–32cc two-stroke gas engine. Larger engines in that range give more power but also more weight and stress on the drivetrain.

How long can it run on a tank?

HPI quotes runtimes of up to about 30 minutes on gas, depending on engine, tuning and driving style.

Is it good for a beginner?

Not really. The build, engine tuning and two-wheel-drive handling suit someone with RC experience; a ready-to-run model is easier to start with.

What do buyers say about the HPI Racing Baja 5B Gas SBK Kit Desert Buggy Kit?

Rated 4 out of 4 from 1 ratings.

Where can I buy the HPI Racing Baja 5B Gas SBK Kit Desert Buggy Kit?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Cardinal Racing, Amazon, RC Hobby Explosion, Absolute Hobbyz.

HPI Racing Baja 5B Gas SBK Kit Desert Buggy Kit

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About the HPI Racing Baja 5B Gas SBK Kit Desert Buggy Kit

The HPI Baja 5B SBK is a 1/5 scale, 2WD gas-powered desert buggy sold as a self-build kit. It includes a clear polycarbonate body ready for your own paint scheme. The engine and electronics are not included. You install your own 23-32cc 2-stroke engine and radio gear as you build.

The chassis is a 4mm thick 6061 T6 aluminum monocoque with gunmetal anodizing. The suspension is molded composite with long-travel, adjustable heavy-duty shocks and an aluminum rear shock tower. The wheels are 3-piece beadlock wheels in high impact nylon with metal insert hubs. The drivetrain has all-metal gears, a composite spur gear with internal damping, and an oil-filled viscous torque differential. Steering uses a dual bellcrank rack and a cam-type servo saver.

The roll cage is high impact nylon with an aluminum roof. The roll cage, radio box, body panels, wing, undertray and gear case mount with fast access clips for maintenance. This kit includes front and rear sway bars, 9mm super heavy duty drive shafts with rubber boots, one-piece rear hub carriers and 24mm heavy duty front hex hubs. The rear hub carriers allow toe-in adjustments of 0 to 4 degrees. With a suitable engine, run times of up to 30 minutes are possible.

Scale

1/5

Drive

2WD, gas powered

Assembly

Unassembled kit

Engine

Not included; fits 23-32cc 2-stroke engines with standard large-scale RC mounts and box or tuned pipe exhaust

Chassis

4mm 6061 T6 aluminum monocoque, gunmetal anodized

Body

Clear polycarbonate