Hasegawa Plastic Model Kit
1986 Suzuki GSX-R750 (GR71G)
This 1/12 scale kit from Hasegawa recreates the early Suzuki GSX-R750 (GR71G), a groundbreaking machine that helped define the modern superbike. Known for its lightweight construction and race-inspired engineering, the GSX-R750 combined performance and agility in a way that set new standards for road-going sport motorcycles in the mid-1980s.
Developed with careful attention to the original bike, the kit captures the sharp bodywork, exposed frame elements and distinctive stance that made the GSX-R750 so influential. Fine surface detail and accurate proportions allow the model to reflect the character of this iconic machine, making it an ideal display piece for enthusiasts of classic Japanese superbikes.
- 1/12 scale plastic model kit of Suzuki GSX-R750 (GR71G)
- Accurate reproduction of the 1986 superbike
- Detailed engine and frame components
- Faithful representation of early GSX-R styling
- Finely moulded bodywork and panel detail
- Designed using research of the real motorcycle
- Model length approximately 170mm
- Model width approximately 60mm
History:
Introduced in 1985 and refined in subsequent years, the Suzuki GSX-R750 changed the landscape of performance motorcycles by bringing race-derived technology to the road. Its lightweight frame, advanced suspension and high-revving engine made it one of the first true “race replica” superbikes available to the public.
The GR71G variant from the mid-1980s continued this evolution, refining the balance between power and handling. The GSX-R750 quickly gained a reputation for its competitive performance both on the road and in racing, influencing future generations of sport bikes and securing its place as one of the most important motorcycles of its era.
