A Worthy Champion 2020 was the a superb year for the GSX-RR in MotoGP racing, as the Suzuki works machine took the rider's championship. Bearing the ECSTAR name of Suzuki's own engine oil brand and adorned with a blue and silver color scheme reminiscent of the great Japanese brand's bikes from the 1960s, the GSX-RR and its riders Joan Mir and Alex Rins consistently scored points throughout the season: both riders took a win, and Mir had a total of seven podiums as he bcame Suzuki's first MotoGP class champion, and their first in the top class of riding since the GP500 class in 2000 - the perfect way to celebrate Suzuki's centenary and the 60th anniversary of their first appearance in global road races. The GSX-RR debuted in the 2015 season and has been developed into a superb bike, with a 240hp 1,000cc inline-4 engine that achieves speeds of up to 340km/h, as well as refined aerodynamics. Don't miss this chance to add a champion to your model collection, and check out just what makes a modern race bike tick. |
About the Model šThis is a 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 178mm, width: 62mm, height: 100mm. šFeatures a detailed recreation of the forward-leaning 1,000cc inline-4 engine. šAerodynamically honed cowls are depicted in style, as are the distinctive winglets and lower fender. šDecals are included for Joan Mir's 36 bike, Alex Rins' 42 bike, and also feature champion Mir's No.1 logo, plus test rider Sylvain Guintoli's No.50. šSolid synthetic rubber tires have a realistic finish, and come with Michelin markings for application. šEngine, swingarm and front fork are screw attached. Front and side cowls, plus tank cover can be removed after assembly. šMasking stickers are included to aid with demarcation during the paint job, and the kit also features a racing stand. |
![]() šSeparate parts are also used in the recreation of the on-board camera on the rear cowl of the bike. |
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![]() šComprehensive decal sheets are joined by masking stickers to aid in demarcation while painting cowls. |
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![]() šWhy not soup up your model even further with the separately sold front fork set, Item 12691? |
Tamiya Color paints for painting the 1/12 Team Suzuki ECSTAR GSX-RR '20 |
Tamiya Color Spray Paint | Tamiya Color Spray Paint | Tamiya Color Spray Paint |
TS-19 Metallic blue | TS-76 Mica silver | TS-14 Black |
TS-17 Gloss aluminum | TS-21 Gold | TS-29 Semi gloss black |
TS-30 Silver leaf | TS-34 Camel yellow | TS-42 Light gun metal |
TS-73 Clear orange | TS-78 Field gray | -- |
Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint | Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint |
LP-1 Black | LP-5 Semi gloss black |
LP-11 Silver | LP-20 Light gun meta |
LP-48 Sparkling silver | LP-63 Titanium silver |
LP-70 Gloss aluminum | LP-72 Mica silver |
šFor a professional finish on metal parts Item 87204 Metal Primer (40ml Bottle) |
šUseful tools in the construction of your model Item 74112 Fine Pin Vise D-R (0.1-3.2mm) Item 74134 Fine Pivot Drill Bit 1.0mm (Shank Dia. 1.5mm) |
šPrecision cementing Item 87188 Tamiya Multipurpose Cement (Clear) |
šIdeal for recreating scorched metal look on chambers Item 87088 Weathering Master D Set (Burnt Blue, Burnt Red, Oil Stain) Item 87123 Tamiya Weathering Master F Set (Titanium/Light Gun Metal/Copper) |
šPresent your model as it deserves to be displayed Item 73005 Display Case D |