Yamaha RZV500R 1983 (1:12 Scale)

Yamaha RZV500R 1983 (1:12 Scale)

Build your own realistic 1:12 scale vehicle with this high-quality plastic model kit. Designed with accuracy in mind, it features finely detailed parts that closely replicate the original prototype.

Plastic kit building is a great hobby for both kids and adults alike and care must be taken when removing any parts from the sprues during construction. This kit will give you hours of entertainment and building it is only half the fun, it will need painting too.

Features:

• 1:12 Scale Model
• The completed model measures 172mm long
• The completed model measures 56mm wide
• The completed model measures 97mm high
• 1:12 scale replica of the Yamaha RZV500R 1980s performance motorcycle
• Detailed 500 cc water-cooled two-stroke V4 engine inspired by Yamaha GP racing technology
• Highly accurate fairing, chassis, and exhaust system reproduction
• Includes authentic decals for factory-style finishing
• Designed for experienced builders and motorcycle model enthusiasts

What’s in the Box:

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout guide, and decals.

Details:

Recreate one of the most legendary 1980s Japanese performance motorcycles with the Tamiya 1:12 Yamaha RZV500R plastic model kit. This detailed kit captures Yamaha’s road-going interpretation of its Grand Prix racing technology, bringing race-derived engineering into a street-legal machine that became an icon of the era.

The real Yamaha RZV500R was introduced in 1983 and closely linked to Yamaha’s YZR500 factory racer. It featured a compact and highly advanced 500 cc water-cooled two-stroke V4 engine, delivering performance comparable to larger superbikes of its time. With a lightweight chassis and aggressive aerodynamics, the RZV500R represented one of the most extreme production motorcycles of the 1980s.

Tamiya’s 1:12 scale kit accurately reproduces this complex machine, including the finely detailed V4 engine, separate fairing components, and realistic chassis structure. The model also captures key mechanical elements such as the exhaust system, suspension layout, and frame geometry, reflecting the engineering focus of the original motorcycle.

This kit also includes authentic decals and detailed parts designed to replicate factory finishes, making it an excellent choice for experienced motorcycle model builders and collectors of Japanese performance bikes.