Tamiya Suzuki RGV Gamma XR89 Motorcycle (1/12)

The opening round of the 500cc class 1999 World Road Race Championships

was set ablaze in the heat of the Malaysian GP. Although it was Team

Honda that was said to have the advantage in the opening race of the

season, they would be denied victory by young rider, Kenny Roberts, Jr.

and the rest of the Suzuki team. New to the Suzuki team, Roberts, Jr.

secured a third place finish in the qualifying round before burning

rubber to a victory which surprised everyone, especially Team Honda.

Proving his triumph was no fluke, Roberts, Jr. went on to win the

second round too, this time on the rain soaked course of the Japan GP.

On his way to the checkered flag in Japan, Roberts, Jr. was also

successful in beating out five year champion Honda NSR rider, Michael

Doohan. The 1999 version of the RGV-Gamma is known as the XR89. Its

development centered on creating greater overall balance to unlock its

maneuverability and cornering speed. The V-type 4-cylinder engine of

XR89 model is cradled by a lightweight, aluminum twin-tube frame. The

potential of the RGV-Gamma was more than proved by Roberts, Jr., who

mounted the victory podium eight times in 1999, securing a very

respectable overall season ranking of second place.

General

Brand:	Tamiya
Package Dimensions:	355 x 205 x 65mm (L x W x T)
Categories:	Toys > Model Kits Toys > Hobbies > Model Kits Toys > Hobbies > Tamiya Promotions
LSN:	X8K-0N5-1DE-4
Barcode:	4950344996889

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1x Tamiya Suzuki RGV Gamma XR89 Motorcycle (1/12)

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• 1/12 scale assembly model kit based on the Suzuki RGV-Gamma (XR89).
• Overall length: 168mm, overall width: 52mm, overall height: 93mm.
• Model features one-piece upper cowl constructed with the latest in slide-molding technology. All cowling and gas tank can be removed even after assembly, revealing the intricate under structure of this sophisticated recreation.
• 2-cycle V4 engine features detailed exhaust valve, clutch, air-cleaner, and other parts.
• Rear suspension uses metal coil spring and is attached to frame with nuts. Decals have been included for drivers Roberts, Jr., Aoki, and Kagayama.
• Solid rubber used for authentic slick racing tires.

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