Global Top1/12 Motorcycle Series No.37
1/12 SCALE YAMAHA RZV500R
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Length: 172 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
Tokyo Motor Show 1983 saw the stunning debut of the Yamaha RZV500R, a bike which sported a 500 cc 2-stroke water-cooled V4 engine and was based mechanically upon the YZR500 road racer. While its slimline form was more reminiscent of a 250 cc bike, the lightweight RZV500R wrung 230 km/h out of its 64 hp engine, and rightfully also received plenty of attention for its stylish pipe frame, link type Monocross suspension, and technological advances such as its anti-dive front fork.
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This is a 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 172mm, width: 56mm, height: 97mm. ★The RZV500R silhouette with fairings, fuel tank and single seat cowl is recreated with realism. ★Features detailed renderings of the 2-stroke V4 engine, carburetors and radiator. The link type Monocross suspension features a metal coil spring. ★Vinyl tubing recreates various cables, hoses and lines. ★Comes with high quality Cartograf decals. ★Features a B5 color leaflet packed with reference photographs.
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The model captures its slimline form, with a metal spring in the horizontal rear suspension.
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The front cowling is a 2-part recreation, with integrated upper, side and lower sections. Transparent turn signal parts are to be painted clear orange.
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16-inch wheels are depicted along with their brake discs and calipers.
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Silencers are plated parts. The complex exhaust chambers are a point of real interest.
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The single seat with cover is recreated with aplomb.
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Instrumentation is taken care of by decals, and the top bridge is screw-attached.
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Cartograf decals are included to recreate logos and red livery sections.
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Tamiya Colors required
Tamiya Color spray paints
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Tools & PaintsTS-8 ITALIAN RED
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Tools & PaintsTS-17 GLOSS ALUMINUM
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Tools & PaintsTS-21 GOLD
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Tools & PaintsTS-26 PURE WHITE
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ITEM No.85026
Tamiya Color brush and airbrush paints (Lacquer paints)
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Tools & PaintsLP-1 BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-2 WHITE
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Tools & PaintsLP-3 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-5 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-11 SILVER
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Tools & PaintsLP-38 FLAT ALUMINUM
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Tools & PaintsLP-52 CLEAR RED
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Tools & PaintsLP-53 CLEAR ORANGE
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Tools & PaintsLP-61 METALLIC GRAY
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ITEM No.82161
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting (Acrylic and Enamel paints)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-1 BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-2 WHITE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-7 RED
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-11 CHROME SILVER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-12 GOLD LEAF
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-18 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-1 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-16 FLAT ALUMINUM
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-56 METALLIC GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-66 Light GREY
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ITEM No.0XF66
Useful tools and finishing materials
Protecting your model from dust and dirt
Information is current as of May 11, 2026. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Tamiya plastic models can be a hobby for a lifetime, and you can get so much more out of the hobby with the tools, paints and finishing materials introduced in this guide.
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