14143 Suzuki RGV500r 1988 Kevin Schwantz Pepsi Scale 1:12 Fujimi

1988 Suzuki RGV500r Road Race World Champion, Kevin Schwantz - Pepsi

Fujimi - 14143, Scale 1:12

The Suzuki RGV-Γ 500 was a racing motorcycle manufactured by Suzuki from 1986 to 2001 for competition in the 500cc Grand Prix World Motorcycle Championship. The motorcycle was powered by a 499.3 cc four cylinder two stroke engine.

Suzuki factory racing team rider Kevin Schwantz rode the RGV500 to its first Grand Prix victory at the 1988 Japanese Grand Prix. It won its first 500 cc world championship in 1993 when Schwantz outscored Wayne Rainey and Mick Doohan to win the title. This was the most successful period in the motorcycle's history. The Suzuki suited Schwantz's riding style, as he often pushed beyond the limit of the machine, which often lead to Schwantz crashing as often as he won.

The Suzuki was always slower than its opposition, as both the Yamaha and especially the Honda were much faster in a straight line; to compensate for this, Schwantz set the RGV up so it would compensate in the braking zones, and in the corners, allowing the Suzuki to slipstream the machines in front. This style of riding was famously quoted by Schwantz stating that he would "See God, then brake".

The Model:

Accurately replicates the V4 cyclinder engine, twin spar frame and suspension. Includes soft rubber slick tyres, thin cabling for spark leads. Full decal sheet for the Pepsi sponsored Suzuki factory motorcycle ridden by both Kevon Schwant and Rob McElnea. Includes photo etched parts. 

Skill Level 2, ages 10 and up.

Paint and glue are required to complete this model (not included).