Plastic model to assemble and paint of the Honda RS1000 Endurance racer in 1:12 scale. Tamiya is pleased to announce the updated reissue of the ref. 14014 1/12 Honda RS1000 Endurance Racer, from the last production in 2015, with a new double-sided booklet in A4 format containing full-size color photos of the motorcycle as a reference for painting, as well as an updated instruction manual. In 1980, Japan embarked on endurance racing with the addition of the 8 Hours of Suzuka. Honda is recognized as a designer of Japanese motorcycle engines and was one of the first Japanese pioneers in endurance. In 1976, their RCB bike based on the CB750 won seven impressive victories in eight races and gave birth to the CB900F, a road replica equipped with a 900 cc DOHC engine. The CB900F then served as the basis for the Honda RS1000, which was developed to comply with new rules implemented after the endurance series achieved world championship status in 1980. Its air-cooled, double overhead camshaft, 16-valve in-line four-cylinder engine was extended to 999 cc and developed over 130 hp. If its configuration was relatively conventional, with a telescopic fork at the front and a swinging arm at the back, in 1981, the front was equipped with an anti-dive system to accompany larger fairings. Throughout his career, the RS1000 was continuously updated. In 1980, the Fontan/Moineau duo won the drivers' championship and the fifth consecutive Honda manufacturer title. The following year, the RS1000 was omnipresent in all eight races, but was finally beaten by Kawasaki for the title. However, the Honda RS1000 won in front of its fans at the 8-hour Suzuka race in July. 1/12 scale. Length: 180 mm, width: 44 mm, height: 115 mm. Supplied with