Tamiya Team Suzuki Ecstar 1/12 Gsx -Rr 20

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

- This is a 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 178mm, width: 62mm, height: 100mm.
- Features a detailed recreation of the forward-leaning 1,000cc inline-4 engine.
- Aerodynamically honed cowls are depicted in style, as are the distinctive winglets and lower fender.
- Decals 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.
- Solid synthetic rubber tires have a realistic finish, and come with Michelin markings for application.
- Engine, swingarm and front fork are screw attached. Front and side cowls, plus tank cover can be removed after assembly.
- Masking stickers are included to aid with demarcation during the paint job, and the kit also features a racing stand.

- The honed form of the bike and its aerodynamics are faithfully captured in 1/12. Tires are solid synthetic rubber.


- The model can also be assembled as Alex Rins' No.42 bike. The front brake disc cover is depicted with accuracy.


- Wheelie-reducing winglets on either side of the front cowl are of course precision replicas in 1/12 scale.

- The Akrapovic exhaust features a twin end, with realistic renderings of the honeycomb mesh in each opening.


- The 1,000cc inline 4 engine is angled dramatically forwards. This kit depicts even its finer details.


- Screw-attached cowls can be removed after assembly. Internal air box and fuel tank are separate parts.

- The GSX-RR's distinctive lower fender, which allows air to flow onto and cool the rear tire, is recreated.


- Individual buttons on the handles are also captured, while the LCD display is depicted by a decal.


- Tank cover grip pads are different - clear pads or black stickers - depending upon the rider chosen.

- Separate parts are also used in the recreation of the on-board camera on the rear cowl of the bike.


- Comprehensive decal sheets are joined by masking stickers to aid in demarcation while painting cowls.


- Why 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

Tamiya Color Tamiya Color Tamiya Color X-1 Black X-2 White X-7 Red X-8 Lemon yellow X-10 Gun metal X-11 Chrome silver X-12 Gold leaf X-13 Metallic blue X-14 Sky blue X-16 Purple X-18 Semi gloss black X-23 Clear blue X-24 Clear yellow X-28 Park green X-31 Titanium gold X-32 Titanium silver X-33 Bronze X-34 Metallic brown XF-1 Flat black XF-2 Flat white XF-16 Flat aluminum XF-56 Metallic grey XF-84 Dark iron XF-85 Rubber black


- For a professional finish on metal parts
Item 87204 Metal Primer (40ml Bottle)



- Useful 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)



- Precision cementing
Item 87188 Tamiya Multipurpose Cement (Clear)



- Ideal 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)



- Present your model as it deserves to be displayed
Item 73005 Display Case D