For all your big Kyosho fans out there, Kyosho has just announced their new Factory Tool Set. These can be bought as one complete set or separately, and come in all the sizes you need when spinning wrenches on your favorite Kyosho vehicle. This is a 7 piece set with murdered-out black anodized handles and high quality steel tips. Hit up Kyosho’s official website HERE for more information.
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For all your on-road fans the guys over at Kyosho have announced their new 2.4 GHz equipped PurT GP Fazer Porsche 911 Ready Set. Some of the key features are-
* 2.4 GHz Syncro radio system
* 4 channel receiver
* 4 wheel independent suspension
* Sealed radio box
* Low center of gravity for enhanced cornering
* Low profile engine
* 3D upper deck
* Urethane front bumper
* High grade tires
* Ready Set- You only need batteries and fuel to get running
* Slide carb
* 75cc fuel tank
* GZ15 engine with recoil starter
* High quality polycarbonate body
Street price is $240 and you can get more information right HERE on the official Kyosho America website.
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Kyosho just put out some slightly blury, pictures of their new Mini-Z MR-03 VE Brushless vehicle. The brushless system will be supplied by Orion, and should be shipping around January. People have been waiting for a brushless version for years. Kyosho claims part of the delay was waiting for technology to get to the point where they could incorporate the brushless speed controller onto a board with their radio electronics. Hopefully they hit their proposed release schedule.
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News was released today from Kyosho that they have a new Mini-Z Ducati Desmosedici GP11 on the way. This is an electric, 18th scale motorcycle that looks very much like Valentino Rossi’s Moto GP bike. Some of the primary features are-
* 2.4GHz FHSS Radio System
* Adjustable Gyro
* Brushless Motor
* 120 mah Lipo Battery with Charger
* Digital, Coreless Motor Servo
* Full bearings
* Adjustable Caster To Enhance Steering
Street price should be right around $280, and HERE is the link for to the official Kyosho America website.
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New for all you Formula 1 fans is the Kyosho Plazma Formula 10th scale electric on-road car. Some of the features include-
* Full ball bearings
* 7075 Aluminum Motor Mount
* Durable Front Wing
* Durable Rear Axle
* Durable Front Suspension
* Inline Battery Position
* FRP Main Chassis
* Precision Rear Oil Shock
* Rear Diffuser
We haven’t received any information on pricing or a release date at this time, but HERE is the link to the official Kyosho America website.
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We have finally gotten our hands on more pictures and information for the all new Kyosho XXL VE 7th Scale 2wd Electric Buggy.
Some specs for the new XXL VE Include-
* Length- 680mm
* Width- 402mm
* Height- 244mm
* Wheelbase- 452mm
* Mid Motor Design
* Waterproof 2S-4S Orion Speed Controller
* Orion Brushless motor
* 2.4 GHz Transmitter
* Flip up roll cage/body
* Big Bore Shocks
* Slipper Clutch
* Allen Screws
* Twin Vertical Frames
* 3mm Aluminum Chassis
* Full bearings
* 17mm Hex Hubs
* Adjustable Turnbuckles
Top speed is said to be around 45 mph, and the rumored street price is $800 for the readyset. We will post more information when we get it. Until then check out some other fine Kyosho products on their official American Website.
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Already burnt out on the whole short course scene? Searching for something different that looks like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie? If so, the new Kyosho NeXXt Type 1 should be right down your alley. The NeXXt Type 1 is a futuristic looking 10th scale electric powered 2wd buggy.
The Kyosho NeXXt was designed to be versatile yet affordable. From the looks of it, the NeXXt would drive just fine on-road, off-road, or even on the surface of the moon, yet it sports a street price of under $150. Speaking of which, the NeXXt is available RTR, or as a kit for all you guys that still like to put your own cars together. Projected release date here in the states is this October, you better get on the list now if you want one off the first batch.
Some of its key features are-
* Big Bore Friction Shocks
* Tub Chassis
* Easy Access Battery
* Heavy Duty Gear Diff
* Bead Lock Wheels
* 22 Turn Brushed Motor
* Tube Roll Cage Frame set
Hit THIS link for even more information and pictures over on the official Kyosho website.
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A couple of weeks ago we posted the “A New Uprising” TEASER from Kyosho. News has come out that it was for their new 1/7th scale Scorpion 2wd buggy. This isn’t simply a re-release of their early 80′s hit, but instead an entirely updated version with modern suspension components, etc. The new Scorpion comes as a 2.4GHz RTR, it is available in white or black, and it comes with an Orion brushless system. We will post information on pricing and a release date when they become available. Till then, keep on eye out for more info on Kyosho’s official website.
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We haven’t seen a good teaser for a while, well, not until today when Kyosho America posted this teaser picture. Is it a bird? Is it is plane? Is it Superman? Whatever it might be, it looks scale, and scale is HOT right now. We will post more information when it becomes available, until then here is the LINK to Kyosho America’s website.
Have you read our Kyosho DBX VE 2.0 review? If you would like to, HERE is the link.
For all you buggy fanatics, Kyosho has just announced their new 10th scale EP 2wd Ultima RB6. Some key points of the new Kyosho buggy are-
Rear or Mid engine design
7075 aluminum chassis
All new transmission
13mm longer wheelbase
Ball diff
Expect to see the new RB6 on American shores in late September, just in time for indoor season. Full retail price is $630, and you can get more information right HERE.
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I received a set of Atomic’s new wheels for the Mini-Z Moto. I hadn’t put much thought around it but I realized that these are in fact aluminum wheels while the stock Mini-z Moto wheels are cast out of a heavier metal. On a Mini-Z, switching to an aluminum wheel you rarely end up saving weight. Would the weight savings translate to lower rotational mass and quicker acceleration? Would a motorcycle’s handling greatly be impacted by lower the weight of the wheels? Let’s find out!
Big tires equal big fun on your Kyosho Lazer ZX-5 Mini-Z Buggy. New from PN Racing are these monster sized wheels and tires to turn your buggy from ordinary to super sized. PN Racing states these bolt right up with no adapters required. Price for the tires is $8 a pair, and the wheels go for $6. These are available right now, and you can get more information at THIS link.
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One of the biggest names in the entire world of rc is Jared Tebo. For all you Tebo fans out there, Kyosho America has just announced a new Tebo Edition of their Lazer ZX-5 Mini-Z Buggy.
Features of the new Kyosho Tebo buggy include-
Full time shaft drive 4wd
Oil filled shocks
2.4GHz Radio gear
FET Speed control amp
Lazer Mini Z buggy body in Tebo livery
Street price is expected to be around $280, and you can find more information right HERE.
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