Tamiya 14003 - Suzuki RGB500 G.P.Racer  [14003]

Suzuki's challenge to world bike competiition were only available in 1960, and additionally they were very successful with their 50cc and 125cc bikes; however, in 1967 they pulled away from competition on Grand Prix level, but stayed active and successful in world motocross competition. In 1974, Suzuki rejoined the Grand Prix circuit with an eye to winning the 500cc competition, but the next 2 yrs weren't as effective because they might have liked; but the Suzuki engine Co. wasn't dismayed and continued developing and testing brand new ideas and concepts, realizing that all would shrtly come together with a huge victory. In 1976, they won both the manufacturer's trophy and also the rider's trophy due to the exemplary driving of Barry Sheene. Since then, Suzuki has been doing the forefront of 500cc competition at the Grand Prix level winning both trophies again in 1977, together with manufacturer's trophy each year from 1976 to 1980. Over these triumph years, Suzuki is continuously developing and enhancing their bikes.

The RGB 500, which won producer's trophy in 1980 is powered by a 4 cylinder, 2 stroke, water-cooled engine of 495cc displacement. The design associated with the motor is within the "Square 4" structure, produced by Suzuki in the 1960's to create more energy, while the 1980 version creates a lot more than 110 horsepower. The front two cylinders sit in a lower life expectancy place compared to rear two, so the airflow through radiator is not obstructed, and plays a role in a reduced center of gravity. This bicycle even offers the "Anti Nose Dive" front forks, that limit shock strut motion during stopping, plus the full floating rear suspension system system, developed first because of their motocross bikes. A few of these innovations offer exceptional stability and control.