Tamiya 16035 - 1/6 Motorcycle Series No.35 Honda CX500 Turbo  [16035]

The CX500 made its debut in 1980 at IFMA trade show in Cologne, Germany. The Honda CX500 Turbo, that was released in 1981, had been the entire world's very first turbo-charged motorcycle. Turbocharged machines offered greater power and torque for greater performance, but also caused a delay in throttle reaction during acceleration. The delay in throttle reaction presented technical challenges for turbocharged motorcycles. Honda and IHI (Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries) overcame this issue by using computerized fuel injection to produce the engine aided by the optimal level of gas constantly. The CFI transformed the V2 OHV motor, which produced 48hp and 4.1kg/m of torque into a high performance motor with 78hp with 7.5kg/m of torque. Other advanced include a cowling, Honda's Pro-Link back suspension, and a 4-step adjustable anti nosedive front suspension system. The CX500 ended up being capable of a maximum speed of over 120mph. Item: 14045

Specs & Features

• That is an assembly kit style of the first ever turbocharged bike the Honda CX500.
• Cowlings could be eliminated even with set up to display the extremely detail by detail inside.
• The Honda's compact 4-cylinder engine and rear suspension system setup are accurately reproduced.
• Synthetic plastic tires with tread pattern give you the model with greater realism.
• The Pro-link rear suspension system front side suspension system, swing hands, center and side really stands are moveable.
• Excellent Cartograf decals included.