Tamiya 1/12 Yamaha XV1600 Road Star Custom Motorcycle Model Kit
The Tamiya Yamaha XV1600 Road Star Custom 1/12 Motorcycle Model Kit recreates a customized version of the Yamaha XV1600 Road Star. The XV1600 Road Star featured a 1,600cc V-twin that made it one of the most powerful motorcycles of its day, with telescopic front suspension and a rear shock tucked out of sight for a classic hardtail look to accentuate the low-slung lines, and liberal use of chrome. Customized bikes had side bags, a larger windshield, and many more variations.
Features:
- 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit
- Length: 208mm, width; 89mm, height: 120mm
- Customized version of the low-slung XV1600 Road Star is recreated with metal-plated and clear parts, plus those recreating customized parts
- Comes with decals to recreate two marking options (green & black, or purple) which were available on bikes sold in Japan in 2000, plus masking stickers to help with the paint job
- The delicate fins of the air-cooled engine, spoke wheels and the slender brake and clutch lines included
- Custom Parts: Enlarged wind shield, additional lamps, backrest and sissy bar, side bags, and riveted seats
Note: Photo of completed model is for illustrative purposes only. This is a model kit that requires assembly. Hobby tools, adhesive and paint will be needed to complete the model.
This product was added to our catalog on April 20, 2021
Harry Brogan
Sunday, Mar 20 2022 (about 2 years ago)
Tamiya 1/12 Yamaha XV1600 Road Star Custom Motorcycle Model Kit
Excellent model to build. Quite relaxing and, as is no surprise with Tamiya models, nicely detailed. Most definitely follow the instructions and try now to do a lot of jumping around. I had no issues with flash and only had to do a minimal amount of trimming and/or sanding of parts. I would NOT suggest this model for someone just starting out. This is much better for someone with, at the least, a modicum of building expertise.
Pricing through Hobby Town was comparative to other places, including a peek on eBay. This is definitely one for the books and will, hopefully, get entered in one of the upcoming model contests.
Pricing through Hobby Town was comparative to other places, including a peek on eBay. This is definitely one for the books and will, hopefully, get entered in one of the upcoming model contests.
