Tamiya 1/12 Suzuki RGV-G (XR89)

The Tamiya 1/12 Suzuki RGV-G (XR89) recreates Suzuki's 1999 500cc Grand Prix contender, the machine ridden by Kenny Roberts Jr. during his breakthrough season of World Road Race Championship competition.

Please note this is an unassembled plastic model kit requiring assembly; paints, cement and hobby tools are not included and are required to complete the model.

Developed around improved balance, maneuverability and cornering performance, the XR89 features a V4 two-stroke engine housed within a lightweight aluminium twin-tube frame. Tamiya's model allows the upper and lower cowls, fuel tank and seat cowl to be removed after construction, revealing the intricate engine and chassis detail beneath.

Special Features

• 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit
• Overall dimensions of 168mm long, 52mm wide and 93mm high
• Detailed two-stroke V4 engine with exhaust valve, clutch and air-cleaner detail
• Lightweight aluminium twin-tube frame accurately reproduced
• Upper cowl features advanced slide-molding construction
• Upper cowl, lower cowl, fuel tank and seat cowl can be removed after assembly
• Metal coil spring and damper recreate the rear suspension
• Rear suspension is attached to the frame using nuts
• Vinyl tubing is provided for realistic cords and lines
• Solid rubber slick racing tyres
• Decals included for Kenny Roberts Jr., Nobuatsu Aoki and Yukio Kagayama

What's in the Box

• Plastic model kit components
• Solid rubber slick tyres
• Vinyl tubing
• Metal suspension spring
• Decal sheet
• Instruction manual

What You'll Need

• Plastic cement
• Paints
• Finishing supplies

Why You'll Love It

The RGV-G (XR89) is an outstanding choice for fans of late-1990s Grand Prix racing. Its removable bodywork, detailed V4 engine and race-specification chassis let builders appreciate the engineering beneath Suzuki's aggressive racing silhouette.