4644 - 1/9 Suzuki RG 500 XR27 Team Heron (Barry Sheene) 1978 Italeri  [IT-4644S]

The Suzuki RG 500 is recognized as to be a symbol of two-wheel racing motorcycles the 1970s. It absolutely was particularly created by japan maker Suzuki the sporting globe, and built around the dependable and effective 4-cylinder 500cc 2-stroke motor which provided around 90 HP. With this particular bike Suzuki participated in our planet championships in the 500 class, attaining a great number of consecutive victories that led to it retaining the "constructors" name for quite a while. One of many architects of this effective duration ended up being great britain driver Barry Sheene, who additionally won the "pilots" name for 2 consecutive years, in 1976 and 1977. Along with global tournaments, the Suzuki RG 500 ended up being particularly valued by individual cyclists who raced it both in worldwide tournaments plus in tiny leagues.