Kyosho Moto Hanging on Racer Yamaha Yzr500 1978 1:8 Kit

The Kyosho Moto Hanging on Racer Yamaha Yzr500 1978 1:8 Kit (item K.34936B) is a Kyosho 1/8 scale RC motorbike kit on the iconic Hanging On Racer platform. The Yamaha YZR500 replica recreates a championship Grand Prix bike in a working RC format — one of the most distinctive Kyosho platforms in the range.

Sold as a kit, this version is the unbuilt motorbike chassis — you supply the brushed motor, ESC, servo, receiver, transmitter and battery to complete the build. The Hanging On Racer uses a clever balance system that mimics real motorcycle lean-in cornering, with a rider figure that hangs off the bike under throttle and snaps back to centre under braking.

This is one of the more unusual and rewarding platforms in RC. Watching a 1/8 GP bike lean into a corner under throttle is genuinely impressive, and the period-correct livery on the Yamaha YZR500 gives the model real motorsport-history appeal. Spares for the Hanging On Racer are stocked through Kyosho UK distribution, and the chassis is supported by a small but dedicated enthusiast community.

Why fans choose the Hanging On Racer

• 1/8 scale GP motorbike — faithful ${bike} bodywork and decals
• Lean-in cornering — rider figure shifts weight under throttle
• Long Kyosho heritage platform — one of the most distinctive in RC
• Kit format — bring your own motor/ESC/servo/radio/battery
• Period-correct livery

Specifications

In stock and ready to ship from our UK warehouse.