[The world's first turbo bike created by Honda's challenging spirit]
- The world's first commercially available turbocharged motorcycle was the Honda CX500 Turbo, which debuted at the 1980 Cologne Show.
- The water-cooled V-twin engine is equipped with a turbo unit jointly developed with Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries.
- Combined with Honda's unique computer-controlled fuel injection system, it generated 82 horsepower, and although it was 500cc, it had the power of a 1-liter motorcycle.
- Also, the front suspension uses an anti-nose dive mechanism, and the rear suspension is equipped with ProLink suspension.
- The large cowling with square lights creates a gorgeous mood.
- This is a bike that will remain in the history of motorcycles both in style and ability.
[Model details]
- This is a plastic model assembly kit that is a 1/12 scale model of the world's first commercially available turbo bike, the Honda CX500 Turbo.
- Total length 180mm, total width 60mm, total height 112mm.
- Accurately reproduces a turbocharged V-twin engine.You will also understand the turbo system of exhaust, turbine, and intake.
- The wheels and front fork are attached using metal screws for sufficient strength.
- The front and rear brake pipes and various cords are also reproduced using vinyl pipes.
- The cowling surrounding the square light is integrally molded.
- The slide mark is made by Cartograf. You can easily enjoy marking with the large slide mark.
*Total length = 180 mm The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.
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