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12 Best Motorcycle Model Kits in 2020 (My Personal Picks)
In this post, I compiled a list of some of the best motorcycle model kits that have been released through the years. Hope you find something you like!
1. Tamiya Kawasaki Ninja H2R
- Scale: 1/12
- Estimated Length: 6.7 inches, Estimated Height: 3.8 inches
- Challenging build with many pieces, not for beginners
- Incredible amount of detail
2. Tamiya 1199 Panigale S Tricolore
- Scale: 1/12
- Good choice for experienced modelers who are proficient at details
- Requires lots of various paints
- Straightforward and detailed instructions that are easy follow
3. Revell Monogram RM Kustom Custom Chopper Set
- Scale: 1/12
- Good choice for intermediate skill-level modelers
- This model kit comes with many options. You can choose from 3 different seats, 3 sets of rims, 2 fork designs, and 2 handlebar designs
4. MPC Honda Trail 70 Model Motorcycle Kit
- Scale: 1/8, waterslide decals included
- Many tiny parts
- Very time consuming build, but fun for those who love a challenge
5. Revell US Police Motorbike
- Scale: 1/8
- When completed, this is a beautiful model. That being said, some customers say this kit has poor fit and molding
6. Tamiya Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird Plastic Model Kit
- Tamiya 1/12
- Well detailed kit, accurate representation of the real-life version of this motorcycle
7. Italeri Harley Davidson WLA 750 WWII Military Motorcycle
- Scale: 1/9
- Straightforward instructions that an experienced modeler should have no trouble with (but not recommended for beginners)
- Great molding, no flash
- Some customers experienced difficulties with the exhaust system’s fit
- Comes with a Thompson submachine gun (infamous weapon used by crime syndicates during the Prohibition era)
8. Aoshima Kawasaki 900 Z1 Super4 - Motorcycle Plastic Model Kit
- Scale: 1/12
- Good casting, minimal flash
9. Revell Tom Daniel Grim Reaper Motorcycle Scale Model Kit
- Scale: 1/8
- Beautiful looking bike, especially with the clutch cable and plug wires
10. MPC 835 Thunder Chopper Motorcycle Model Kit
- Scale: 1/8
- It’s worth noting that the instructions in this kit can be a bit confusing, so this is not a recommended choice for beginners
11. Italeri 7402 Triumph Motorcycle Model Kit
- Scale: 1/9
- Experienced modelers can turn this into an incredibly good looking model
12. Tamiya Honda CB750F - Custom Tuned
- Scale: 1/12
- Typical high quality Tamiya kit
- Good choice for modelers with intermediate experience
- If you do a decent painting job, several customers said this model can accurately represent the life-like version of the Honda CB750
More motorcycle model kit options:
- Tamiya 1/12 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR
- Tamiya 1/12 Honda VFR 750R ‘87
- Tamiya 1/12 Yamaha YZF-R1M
- Tamiya 1/12 Suzuki RGV (XR89)
- Aoshima 1/12 Honda Monkey
- Tamiya Ducati Desmosedici
- Tamiya 1/12 Yamaha Yzf-r1 Taira Racing
- Tamiya 1/12 Honda NSR500 ’84
- Tamiya 1/12 Ducati 916 Desmo ‘93
- Tamiya 1/12 Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa Street 98 Model
- Hasegawa 1/12 Yamaha YZR 500
- Revell BMW R75/5
- Tamiya 1/12 Suzuki GSX1100S Katana
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Daniel Hallam
Daniel Hallam is the main author of HobbyBio. Building model cars as a kid is one of his favorite childhood memories, and today, he is still a proud model building hobbyist.
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