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Tamiya's 1/12 kit of the Yamaha RZV500R recreates the 500cc two-stroke V4 road bike with a detailed engine, SU carburetors, air cleaner and expansion chambers. The rear Monocross suspension uses a real metal spring, the front fork steers, and the tires are rubber-like with chrome-plated small parts and colorful decals. It is a glue-and-paint kit, so it suits modelers who already have cement, paints and basic tools rather than beginners wanting a snap-together build. Against simpler curbside kits it offers more mechanical detail, but it takes more finishing work to look right.
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Builders of Tamiya motorcycle kits generally praise the sharp molding, fit and mechanical detail, and this RZV500R follows that pattern. The main complaints are the painting and glue work required and the fragility of small parts during assembly.
This is a Tamiya plastic model kit of the Yamaha RZV500R motorcycle at 1/12 scale. It is an officially licensed product and comes in its original unopened manufacturer's packaging with vintage-style artwork.
The kit includes a steerable front fork, rubber-like tires and chrome-plated small parts. The rear Yamaha Monocross suspension is depicted with a metal spring. The tires are shown as 16-inch at the front and 18-inch at the rear.
The model shows details such as the 500cc 2-stroke water-cooled V4 engine, SU carburetors, air cleaner and chambers. Colorful decals are included. Parts are molded in Light Gray unless otherwise indicated. Paint and cement are required and not included.
