by sunny on April 15, 2013
Want a powerful racing buggy kit with proven credentials in the track? No need to look further than the Kyosho Inferno MP9e TKI, a 1/8-scale kit based off the seven-time world champion TKI3.
Unlike its championship-winning namesake (which Kyosho bills as "the most successful chassis in history"), this new release doesn't run on nitro fuel. Instead, it's an electric-powered 4WD that brings the same premium performance for those who prefer racing in a brushless platform.
The Kyosho Inferno MP9e TKI boasts a low center of gravity, which combines with a lightweight frame and optimal weight distribution to deliver some serious racing chops. It comes with a new body design that's slimmer and lower in height, as well as a bolted-on large wing that generates powerful down force and a new suspension design that allows for easier maintenance. Notable features include a 7075 aluminum chassis, threaded aluminum shocks, an upright-mounted servo, an aluminum wing stay collar, light weight outdrives, reinforced bulkheads, and HD universals. Do note, it doesn't come with its own motor and ESC, so you can pick up whichever ones will satisfy your desire for power.
Seriously, if you want to set up a racing buggy that can do serious damage in the tracks, the Kyosho Inferno MP9e TKI is about as awesome as you can get. It hits stores in July, with an MSRP of $1,299.99.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Scale: 1/8th
Length: 490mm
Width: 307mm
Height: 180
Wheelbase: 325mm
Gear Ratio: 12.6:1
Weigh Approx: 3370g
by sunny on March 28, 2013
Kyosho has announced availability of a new 1:10-scale monster truck. Called the Kyosho DMT VE-R, it combines the offroad talents of a big-tire vehicle with the handling and control of a beefy racing machine.
Armed with full time 4WD, long span arms and double wishbone suspension, it boasts precision surface tracing and superb handling, regardless of whether you're riding over paved, gravel or rough road surfaces. Kyosho claims it brings driving mechanics "never before realized in a monster truck." Given that we've tried some really good monster RCs in our time, that certainly sounds like something to be excited for.
Core specs of the Kyosho DMT VE-R 4WD Monster Truck include a 4-pole sensorless Orion brushless motor, a Vortex R10 ESC, and 3S-compatible battery slots, allowing it to push the pace at up to 60 mph and perform wheelies right out of the box. Details include double wishbone 4-wheel independent suspension, interchangeable suspension arms, big bore shocks, low center of gravity, an aluminum motor mount, and high grip tires.
It features multi-point setting adjustments for flexible operation, allowing you to revise chassis height, camber, track width, front and rear toe-ins, and more. It's sold as a "readyset" and comes fully assembled, complete with a prepainted body and all components thrown in (just add batteries to get it up and running).
While the 1:10 scale and mid-size profile doesn't make it a beastly monster that can run over your lot of short course racers, the Kyosho DMT VE-R 4WD sure is quite the chunky vehicle. It's available now, priced at $379.95.
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Specifications:
Size: 1/10th
Length: 485mm (19in)
Width: 385mm (15.1in)
Height: 212mm (8.3in)
Wheelbase: 320mm (12.5in)
Gear Ration: 16.34:1
Weight: 2,780g
Motor: KV2400 Vortex 10 Brushless
Battery: 7.2 – 8.4volt NiMH or 7.4 – 11.1volt LiPO Battery Type with Deans Plug
ESC: Vortex R10 Sport
by sunny on August 10, 2012
Kyosho has announced the latest in their Ultima line of competition buggies. Called the Ultima RB6, the vehicle boasts a "further development of the breed," bringing enhancements that should make it "a strong choice as the car to beat for the 2013 season."
Set to be available as a kit, the 1/10-scale 2WD package includes an unassembled chassis, a clear body with masking, wheel set, wing and a complete manual. You'll need to throw in the motor, ESC, battery, radio and tires, so make sure you pick them up before leaving the shop.
The Kyosho Ultima RB6 2WD includes a 7075 anodized aluminum chassis with a longer wheelbase (13mm more) than the last-generation RB5. Two motor layout setups are available in the kit (rear 3 gear and mid 4 gear), allowing you to optimize the vehicle depending on the track and terrain you're racing on. Battery tray is compatible with short, straight and saddle packs. Features include reversible rear gullwing suspension arms, velvet-coated big bore shocks, downforce "Blade" cab forward body, X-Gear differential lubricants, a super low center-of-gravity design and an all-new front-end geometry.
You can get the Kyosho Ultima RB6 2WD starting September, with an MSRP of $649.99.
[Kyosho America]
Specifications
Scale: 1/10
Length: 395mm (15.5in)
Width: 249mm (9.8in)
Height: 140mm (5.5in)
Wheelbase: 285mm (11.2in)
Gear Ration: 2.6:1 (1st)
Weight: 1,620g approx (w/body)
by sunny on February 2, 2012
Kyosho recently announced a race spec upgrade to one of their most exciting on-road cars. The new Kyosho Inferno GT2 Race Spec boasts a laundry list of improvements that should make it an attractive option for 1/8-scale racing fans.
Sporting a hardened main chassis coupled with a detailed slick body (choice of either a Corvette 2007 C6-R or an Audi R8 LMS), it makes for a strong and stylish racer that performs as beautifully as it looks. Also new to this version are composite chassis stiffeners, a better big block engine with polished tuned pipe and header, Metal Gear KS-200 servos, and a 3-piece racing clutch.
The Kyosho Inferno GT2 Race Spec uses the high-power K25, which delivers more torque and higher maximum speeds than the engine on previous GT2 vehicles. Out of the box, it can do 55 mph; with optional components, it can be tuned to hit maximum speeds of 70+ mph. For smoother gear changes and minimal shift shock, the car comes fitted with the previously optional shoe-type two-speed transmission. Kyosho’s latest KT-201 computerized 2.4GHz radio system, which features a blue LCD for quick access to control settings, is included.
Other details of the vehicle include a failsafe function (stops the car safely in the event of radio signal trouble), double-disc ABS braking, a 150cc fuel tank and a shaft drive system. The entire chassis is boxed pre-assembled, with the bodies fully painted and decaled. Just add batteries and fuel to start racing.
Slated for availability in March, the Kyosho Inferno GT2 Race Spec will retail for $949.99.
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SPECS:
- Scale: 1/8th
- Length: 515mm
- Width: 310mm
- Height: 135mm
- Wheelbase: 360mm
- Gear Ration: 1st 10.14:1 2nd 7.90:1
- Weight: 3,650
- Engine: KE25 SG
- Radio: KT-201 2.4GHz
by sunny on November 14, 2011
In the market for a fast-driving buggy with all the durability to withstand the harshest off-road tracks? Then you might take a liking to the Kyosho DBX VE 2.0, a compact and stylish racer for all levels of users.
While built on a 1/8-scale buggy design, the vehicle's cab forward design actually manages to look and feel smaller, giving it faster lap times compared to similarly-decked cars. It has the same wheelbase and track width as conventional 1/8-scale buggies, too, allowing for plenty of options in upgrades for competition races.
The Kyosho DBX VE 2.0 features the Team Orion Vortex 10 EVO brushless motor (Type 540), which boasts "jaw-dropping power and acceleration," and a cooling fan-equipped R10 ESC. It's built on a full-time 4WD chassis for clearing rough terrain, paired with the same wheels and tires as the much bigger Nitro Inferno Neo Race Spec buggy.
Details include large bore shocks with threaded bodies, wide-span suspension arms, multi-point adjustable parts, a brand new steering layout and aluminum motor mounts. It comes ready to race and fully assembled, too -- just add the consumables (batteries, stick pack, etc.) and drop it on the ground to start putting your local tracks to work.
Availability for the Kyosho DBX VE 2.0 is slated for December at a suggested retail price of $512.99.
Specifications:
Length: 475mm
Width: 300mm
Height: 154mm
Wheelbase: 320mm
Tread (F/R): 246mm
Tire(F/R): Φ115×45mm
Gear Ratio: 9.46：1
Weight: 2,370g（with body）
Motor: Orion Vortex 10 Evo brushless
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by sunny on April 16, 2010
Kyosho just announced a new model in the Ultima line, which they are billing as "the car to beat for the 2010 season." Called the Kyosho Ultima RB5 SP2 Edition, the buggy features enhancements that the company describes as a "further development of the breed."
The 1/10th scale vehicle comes with the laundry list of standard features that fans will recognize from past Ultima models: carbon composite chassis, externally-adjustable three-gear transmission, low-profile rear shock tower (which improves both cornering ability and crash damage), silky smooth triple cap shocks, hard rod ends and all the usual goodies. It gets a ton of upgrades and new features too.
Noteworthy additions include revised rear suspension arms (2mm longer than the original buggy), updated rear suspension mounts and a medium-sized step wing for better overall control. It also boasts a new sword body, with chiseled lines, flowing sections and bold styling. Kyosho claims the body modifications provide greater downforce, increased traction and better stability at high speeds.
Filled with enhancements tested by Jared Tebo and other notable RC drivers, the Kyosho Ultima RB5 SP2 will be available as kit (radio, servo, motor, ESC, tires and battery not included). No pricing yet, but expect it in stores sometime in May.
Specifications:
Scale: 1:10
Width: 249mm
Length: 380mm
Height: 140mm
Wheelbase (max): 270mm
Weight: 1620g
Final Drive: 2.6:1
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by sunny on March 1, 2010
If you've been shopping for an eight-scale buggy, you must have come across the Tamiya TRF801X, the company's competition-level off-road kit. While we have heard some complaints about it (mostly the heft), our own experience was actually very satisfying.
There isn't much to distinguish it in the looks department, although we found it to be an attractive ride all the same. Building does require some amount of time (designed for advanced hobbyists, beginners will definitely find the manual a little lacking), although the decision to bundle screws with the parts that use them made sorting through the pile a heck of a lot easier (thanks for that, Tamiya).
Equipped with an anodized duralumin chassis and enclosed by a tough body shell, the TRF801X fosters dependable strength all while offering good mobility. It does feel a little hefty (while driving) compared to other top players in the class, which actually helps with stability, although it's nowhere near "tank-like" as some people have described.
Overall vehicle performance is great. The drivetrain is very smooth (Mugen-like quality), the acceleration is downright quick and handling is very forgiving. Driving it against other buggies, you'll notice the car practically saving itself while everyone else's vehicles are tipping over during corners and rough patches of ground. Jumps are a little harder, though, because of the weight, which tends to result in its falling nose-down a little more than other models in the same class. You should be able to iron it out with a little tuning, so give it time - this is the kind of ride that grows on you.
The Tamiya TRF801X 1/8 Off Road Competition Buggy is easily one of the best vehicles in its class. Like all top-of-the-line performers, it requires a little getting used to. The time you put in should be worth it, though.
Tamiya TRF801X Specifications:
Wheelbase: 320-327mm
Length: 495mm
Width: 307mm
Gear ratio: 11.34:1
Kit/RTR: Kit
Experience Level: Advanced
Items Needed for Completion:
- .21 Off Road Nitro Engine
- Tuned Exhaust System
- 2 Channel Radio System & 8AA Batteries
- High Torque Steering & Brake Servo's (2)
- 6V Receiver Battery
- Glow Driver
- Starter Box & Batteries
- Nitro Fuel & Fuel Bottle
- Paint for Body
- Charger for Reciever Pack & Starter Box Batteries
- Tires & Tire Glue
by sunny on February 22, 2010
The Kyosho Inferno GT2 Corvette C6-R comes from the Inferno series, one of the best-selling RTR nitro kits of all time. That should say a lot about what this car is about and, I have to say, it's hard to be disappointed.
Like most of the Inferno line, the GT2 comes in different championship-winning bodies, including the Red Bull Audi D4, the McLaren F1 GTR and the Aston Martin DB9 Gulf. Why choose the Corvette C6-R? Sure, there's accounting for taste, but in my mind, it's easily the sexiest of the lot. The fully-licensed replica body is just downright grand.
A long wheelbase chassis provides the foundation for the car. Being stretched, in this case, allows for greater stability, which you will notice when performing neck-breaking runs and turns at high speed. The added length also enhances the look, leaving it more proportional.
The Inferno GT2 comes with a big 4.6cc (.28 c.i.) pull start engine. A pilot-type crankshaft allows the clutch to be perfectly aligned with the motor, producing more power, as well as allowing owners to easily slot in an aftermarket replacement engine. The 150cc fuel tank features a quick-fill spring-loaded top, allowing you to refill the tank while the engine is running. It can manage runtimes of up to 15 minutes, then top-up again without shutting off. Other notable features include durable double A-arm suspension (extreme durability), two-channel radio with high torque servos, double disc brakes and a smaller 34mm flywheel.
Based on the Pratt & Miller racer that ruled the GT1 roost of the LeMans/ALMS series, the Kyosho Inferno GT2 Corvette C6-R marries both aggressive looks and tight performance in a downright sleek package. It's big, it's sexy, it's powerful - just the way on-road racers should be.
Specifications:
- Length: 20.28 in. (515mm)
- Width: 12.2 in. (310mm)
- Height: 5.31 in. (135mm)
- Wheelbase: 14.17 in. (360mm)
- Tread (F/R): 10.31/10.43 in. (262/265mm)
- Tire size: 3.82x1.89 in. (97x48mm)
- Gear Ratio: 10.14:1/6.3:1 (1st/2nd)
- Weight: approx. 8 lbs. 1 oz. (3650g)
- Engine: GXR28SG
