{"product_id":"tamiya-1-12-suzuki-rgv500-xr89-1999-14081-grand-prix-racing-motorcycle-500cc-two-stroke-gp500-race-bike-plastic-model-kit-nz-stock","title":"Tamiya 1\/12 Suzuki RGV500 XR89 1999 14081 Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle 500cc Two-Stroke GP500 Race Bike Plastic Model Kit NZ Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003e• 1\/12 scale Suzuki RGV500 (XR89) 1999 plastic model kit by Tamiya (Kit No. 14081)\u003cbr\u003e• Represents the legendary 1999 Suzuki RGV500 XR89, a factory Grand Prix racing motorcycle developed for the 500cc World Championship\u003cbr\u003e• Based on Suzuki's highly competitive RGV500 two-stroke racing motorcycle platform\u003cbr\u003e• Raced during the 1999 500cc Grand Prix World Championship, the premier class of motorcycle road racing before the introduction of the MotoGP four-stroke era\u003cbr\u003e• Features the distinctive aerodynamic racing fairing, compact chassis, racing exhaust system and aggressive Grand Prix motorcycle silhouette\u003cbr\u003e• Powered by a 499cc liquid-cooled, two-stroke V4 engine developed specifically for top-level motorcycle racing\u003cbr\u003e• Equipped with a sophisticated racing engine designed to deliver exceptional power relative to its displacement and weight\u003cbr\u003e• The original RGV500 produced approximately 180 horsepower, with output varying according to development specification\u003cbr\u003e• Features a six-speed racing transmission designed for rapid gear changes and competitive circuit performance\u003cbr\u003e• Equipped with an advanced aluminium twin-spar frame developed for high-speed stability and precise cornering\u003cbr\u003e• Features racing-specification suspension and braking components designed for demanding Grand Prix competition\u003cbr\u003e• The original motorcycle used a lightweight construction philosophy to maximise acceleration, handling and braking performance\u003cbr\u003e• The RGV500's powerful two-stroke engine required precise throttle control and expert riding technique\u003cbr\u003e• The distinctive expansion-chamber exhaust system was essential to the performance characteristics of its two-stroke engine\u003cbr\u003e• The 1999 Suzuki factory team featured Kenny Roberts Jr. and Nobuatsu Aoki\u003cbr\u003e• Kenny Roberts Jr. enjoyed an outstanding 1999 season, finishing second in the 500cc World Championship standings\u003cbr\u003e• The 1999 RGV500 helped establish Suzuki as a serious championship contender against Honda and Yamaha\u003cbr\u003e• The RGV500 programme culminated in Kenny Roberts Jr. winning the 2000 500cc World Championship on a later development of the motorcycle\u003cbr\u003e• The Suzuki RGV500 became one of the most recognisable racing motorcycles of the late two-stroke Grand Prix era\u003cbr\u003e• Its compact dimensions and distinctive aerodynamic bodywork reflected the advanced engineering of 1990s racing motorcycles\u003cbr\u003e• The 500cc Grand Prix class was renowned for its extremely powerful, lightweight and challenging two-stroke racing machines\u003cbr\u003e• The RGV500 competed against legendary rivals including the Honda NSR500 and Yamaha YZR500\u003cbr\u003e• The motorcycle represents an important chapter in Suzuki racing history and the evolution of Grand Prix motorcycle technology\u003cbr\u003e• The 1999 season marked a particularly successful period in Suzuki's return to the front of premier-class motorcycle racing\u003cbr\u003e• The RGV500 XR89 remains a highly desirable subject among collectors of classic Grand Prix motorcycles\u003cbr\u003e• 1\/12 scale provides an excellent display size for recreating this iconic 500cc racing motorcycle\u003cbr\u003e• The model offers opportunities to showcase the RGV500's distinctive V4 engine, racing frame, suspension, exhaust system and aerodynamic fairing\u003cbr\u003e• The complex mechanical layout makes this an engaging project for detailed painting and realistic finishing\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for collectors of Suzuki racing motorcycles, 500cc Grand Prix bikes, two-stroke superbikes and classic MotoGP predecessors\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent companion to Tamiya Honda NSR500, Yamaha YZR500, Suzuki RGV500 and other Grand Prix motorcycle model kits\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for creating a display of 1990s Grand Prix racing motorcycles and legendary two-stroke racing machines\u003cbr\u003e• Offers excellent opportunities for recreating the 1999 Suzuki factory racing colours and period-appropriate sponsor markings\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for realistic metallic engine finishes, exhaust heat staining, carbon-fibre effects, brake disc detailing and racing tyre textures\u003cbr\u003e• The aerodynamic fairing provides an excellent surface for achieving a smooth, high-gloss racing motorcycle finish\u003cbr\u003e• The exposed mechanical components offer opportunities for careful colour separation, metallic highlighting and detailed assembly\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for display alongside compatible 1\/12 scale racing motorcycle accessories, paddock equipment and display stands, available separately\u003cbr\u003e• Particularly appealing to enthusiasts of Suzuki racing heritage, Kenny Roberts Jr., 500cc Grand Prix racing and two-stroke motorcycle engineering\u003cbr\u003e• A striking addition to any collection of Tamiya motorcycle models, classic Grand Prix race bikes and historic motorsport machines\u003cbr\u003e• Brand: Tamiya\u003cbr\u003e• Kit Number: 14081\u003cbr\u003e• Scale: 1\/12\u003cbr\u003e• Subject: Suzuki RGV500 (XR89)\u003cbr\u003e• Racing Season: 1999\u003cbr\u003e• Category: 500cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle Plastic Model Kit\u003cbr\u003e• Engine Type: Two-Stroke V4\u003cbr\u003e• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled\u003cbr\u003e• Glue and paint not included\u003cbr\u003e• Recommended for modellers aged 14+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default 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