CARS / TRUCKS AIRPLANES HELICOPTERS BOATS MINI-Z dNaNo PEAK RACING R246 SHOP KYOSHO NEWS MANUALS TECH TIPS FACTORY SUPPORT LOCATE DEALER Home > News News Categories: All News Misc News Latest Products Latest Parts & Accessories Race Results Upcoming Events New Growth Opportunity At Kyosho Corporation of America Feb 05, 2010 Kyosho Corporation of America is a worldwide leader in the R/C (radio-control) hobby manufacture industry. With notable brands such as Peak Racing and Route 246, with a diverse portfolio of labels provides endless opportunities for personal growth and success.   Job Title: Sales Representative   Kyosho Corporation of America is looking for a strong... (read more) New MP9 & RB5 Aluminum Rear Hub Carriers Feb 03, 2010 No. IFW410  MP9 Aluminum Rear Hub Carriers No. UMW516-0  Aluminum Rear Hub Carriers 0 Degree (RB-5/ZX-5 FS/ RT-5) No. UMW516-1  Aluminum Rear Hub Carriers 1 Degree (RB-5/ZX-5 FS/ RT-5) Kyosho has produced a new set a aluminum rear hub carriers for you're MP9, RB5, ZX-5 FS and RT5. By the rear hubs now... (read more) New V-One Series Hop-Ups Feb 03, 2010 No. VZW216 V-One Series Aluminum Mid. Shaft Mount No. VZW226 V-One Series Multi Offset Wheel Hubs 2pc. No. VZW227 V-One Series Light Weight Racing Brake Rotor No. VZW229 V-One Series 3-D Racing Clutch Assembly No. VZW230-16 1st Hardened Pinion 16T No. VZW230-17 1st Hardened Pinion 17T No. VZW231-21 2nd Hardened Pinion 21T No. VZW231-22 2nd Hardened Pinion... (read more) Jared Tebo's Winning RB5-SP Set Up Sheet For CRCRC 2010 Feb 01, 2010 Check out the latest Jared Tebo set up sheet from the 2010 CRCRC Winter Electric Championships.   CLICK HERE for Jared Tebo's Winning RB5-SP Set Up! ... (read more) Jared Tebo Sweeps 2010 CRCRC Winter Mid-West Electric Champs! Jan 21, 2010   Jared Tebo Sweeps 2010 CRCRC Winter Mid-West Electric Champs! The 2010 CRCRC Winter Mid-West Electric Championships were held January 16-17 in Columbus, Ohio.  This years event had an amazing 440 entries, including some of the Nations best. Factory Drivers like: Jared Tebo, Ryan Cavalieri, Cody King, Dusting Evans, Dakotah Phend, Matt Chambers... (read more) Kyosho Dominates Round #3 of the ECT Jan 11, 2010 Round 3 of the Electric Championship Tour (ECT) was hosted by Mike's R/C World in Bellingham, WA. The city of Bellingham is about as far north you can go while still being in the United States, located about 20 miles south of the Canadian border. The track was open on Friday for... (read more) New Madforce Kuiser Video Jan 05, 2010 Check out the latest Madforce Kruiser Video.   CLICK HERE to see the action! ... (read more) New Inferno VE & Ultima SC Videos Dec 29, 2009 Check out the latest Ultima SC Video.   CLICK HERE to see the action!   Check out the latest Inferno VE Video.   CLICK HERE to see the action! ... (read more) New Inferno VE & Ultima SC Videos Online Now Dec 29, 2009 Check out the latest Ultima SC Video.   CLICK HERE to see the action!   Check out the latest Inferno VE Video.   CLICK HERE to see the action! ... (read more) Kyosho Holiday Schedule Dec 22, 2009 Happy Holidays to all our loyal customers, We will be closing our offices on the following days in observance of the holiday seasone: December 24, 25 & 31st January 1st  Thank You.   ... (read more) Check Out The Action Dec 18, 2009 Check out the latest MFR Video.   CLICK HERE to see the action! ... (read more) Tebo Doubles Up at the Clash Dec 17, 2009 The 3rd Annual J-Concepts Clash was held December 11-13 at Lake Park in Lutz, Florida. Kyosho Factory Driver Jared Tebo made the trip from Missouri to show his support. Jared competed in the 1/8 buggy, 1/10 2wd Modified Buggy, and 1/10 4wd Modified Buggy Classes.  After qualifying was complete, Tebo would start... (read more) New Kyosho Pit Bags Dec 16, 2009 Kyosho's best kept accessory secrets are not just for racers any more, new Kyosho pit bags are here and available to the masses! New pit bags are available in both a Medium for 1/10th scale size cars like the V One RRR, FW06, TF-5, EP Fazer, GP Fazer and DRX. The... (read more) R/C Car Magazine Ultima SC First Drive Dec 11, 2009 Check out what the guys at R/C Car Magazine thought of the New Kyosho Ultima SC. CLICK HERE for the full story.   ... (read more) Walter Diaz Wins Big at Toys for Tots Dec 09, 2009 Crystal Park Raceway in Compton, CA hosted their annual Toys for Tots Race this past weekend on December 5th and 6th. Starting from the 2nd spot on the grid, Kyosho America team driver Walter Diaz took over the lead after TQ Kyosho America team driver Michael Palazzola made a slight bobble off... (read more) Kyosho Sweeps PRCR Toys For Tots Dec 08, 2009 The 1st Annual Toys for Tots Race was held December 5th at Portland RC Raceway. PRCR is the newest electric off-road facility in the North-West that opened their door only 1 short month ago. Top drivers from Washington and Oregon came to support this great cause and helped raise allot of... (read more) Tebo Wins Big At Turkey Shootout Dec 04, 2009 The 2nd Annual Turkey Shootout was hosted by Real R/C in Pheasant Hill, MO on November 28-29. This is Kyosho Factory Driver Jared Tebo's home track. The two day race format would consist of qualifying on Saturday and Triple A-Mains on Sunday. Jared went on to TQ and Win all 3... (read more) Tyler Vik Wins ROAR 1/8 Championships Dec 04, 2009 The 1st ROAR Electric 1/8th Scale Championships were held November 28-29 at Revelation Raceway in Ontario, CA. Kyosho Factory Driver Tyler Vik ws in attendance at the first ever event. Tyler raced at the Kyosho Fall Classic the week before on the same track and was back for more. After the dust... (read more) Cody Kings Kyosho Fall Classic Setup Sheet Dec 03, 2009 Cody Kings wining MP9 setup sheet is now available for download!   CLICK HERE For Cody Kings Race Wining Setup ... (read more) Kyosho Sweeps Illinois State Race Dec 01, 2009 Over the Thanksgiving weekend, Adam Rayls and Ben Ellis attended the 13th Annual Illinois State Race, at Rectors RC Raceway in Alboin IL. On Saturday was Stock Class Day, Adam was able to secure the TQ and win in the stock truck class. He was also able to get the TQ... (read more) 2009 Kyosho Fall Classic Nov 23, 2009 This year's Kyosho Fall Classic was once again held at Revelation Raceway in Ontario, CA. The weather was perfect all weekend long being in the mid to upper 70's. When pulling into Revelation Raceway, it was very apparent that this was a Kyosho Event not just a race with all the red and white... (read more) Inferno GT2 Tearing Up The Asphalt Video Nov 19, 2009   Check out the complete Inferno GT2 line up, check out Kyosho's New 1/8th scale Inferno series brushless conversion kit Item# IFW451.  INFERNO GT2 CORVETTE C6-R  INFERNO GT2 AUDI A4 DTM REDBULL  INFERNO GT2 McLAREN F1 GTR UENO CLINIC  INFERNO GT2 ASTON MARTIN DBR9 TEAM GULF  INFERNO SERIES BRUSHLESS CONVERSION KIT  INFERNO GT2 VE CONVERSION REPORT ... (read more) Al Horne Wins FTMS Series Nov 19, 2009 Al Horne Wins FTMS Series The Factory Tracks Midwest Series (FTMS) held 5 races starting this summer and just now ending. Out of the 5 races ran, 4 would count for points in the overall championship. Kyosho America Factory Driver Al Horne dominated the 2wd and 4wd Modified classes all series... (read more) Inferno GT2 VE Complete Report Oct 30, 2009 How to convert your nitro Inferno GT2 into an Inferno GT2 VE. Using Kyosho's new 1/8th Universal Inferno Brushless Conversion Kit No. IFW451.   CLICK HERE complete Inferno GT2 VE report.   ... (read more) Peak Racing Oct 16, 2009 THE AMERICAN LEGEND RETURNS! Kyosho America is proud to announce the return of Peak Racing to North / South America. Kyosho is now ready to re-launch the Peak Racing brand of World Championship winning power accessories which will be available nation wide  mid November 2009. Peak Racing was founded decades ago by... (read more) Kyosho Fall Classic at Revelation Raceway Oct 12, 2009 Kyosho Corporation of America is proud to present the Kyosho Fall Classic to be held at Revelation Raceway. Free Raffle For Beginner - Novice - Amateur Classes. Location: Revelation Raceway Ontario, CA 91762 Date: November 21st - 22nd 2009 Race Classes: 1/8th EP Buggy 1/8th GP Buggy 1/8th GP Buggy +40 1/8th GP Truggy  1/10th EP Buggy 2WD  1/10th EP Buggy 4WD 1/10th EP... (read more) 1/8th Scale Inferno Series Brushless Conversion Kit Oct 01, 2009 No. IFW451 1/8 Inferno Universal Brushless Conversion Kit Available: Late November INFERNO GT2 VE CONVERSION REPORT Kyosho America is proud to introduce the New Inferno Series Brushless Conversion kit. Kyosho Inferno series owners are going to love this kit as it will convert any Inferno Series product regardless of its class; ex. on-road... (read more) Jared Tebo Sweeps 2009 Reedy Truck Race! Sep 28, 2009 The 2009 Reedy Truck Race of Champions was held this past weekend at Hot Road Hobbies in Saugus, California. Scorching temperatures hit the San Fernando Valley all week long even reaching triple digits at some points. Kyosho's Jared Tebo made the trip out to defend his Factory Modified Truck title he... (read more) New Birel Racing Go Kart Option Parts Sep 25, 2009 Kyosho was the first to bring racing karts to the RC market back in the 70's. There was also a second-generation kart from the early 90's. The Birel R31-SE is a third generation kart that sets a new standard for scale appearance and performance. The Kyosho Birel 1/5 Racing Kart is... (read more) Ultima SC Sep 15, 2009 The name says it all, ULTIMA SC brings together two of the hottest elements of today. The superior performance of Kyosho's legendary Ultima Series with the short course truck. ... (read more) Cody King Dominates Truggy at RC X-Fest Sep 14, 2009 Cody King Dominates the Truggy Class at the 2009 RC X-Fest!  This past weekend was the 2009 RC X-Fest in Minnisota with many big names in attendance such as Ryan Lutz and Ryan Mayfield. In the Pro Truggy class Cody King put his Orion Alpha powered Inferno ST-RR in the TQ... (read more) New DBX VE Sep 10, 2009 See the New DBX VE (Brushless Powered) Buggy Ready Set in action.  Kyosho announces the new DBX VE brushless powered racing buggy. The DBX VE brings you the best of both worlds, Kyosho's legendary world championship quality and Team Orion's superior performing Vortex brushless system. This isn't just a nitro buggy chassis... (read more) Callari & Kyosho World Champions! Sep 08, 2009 Lamberto Collari and The Kyosho Evolva M3 Evo are World Champions..AGAIN! The 2009 IFMAR 1/8 Scale On-Road World Championships were held in August 17-23 in Lostallo, Switzerland. Kyosho Team Driver Lamberto Collari was in attendance to try and bring home his 9th 1/8 Scale IFMAR On-Road World Championship. Throughout practice Collari... (read more) Kyosho Dominates Swedish Nationals! Sep 08, 2009 Kyosho Dominates Swedish Nationals! This past weekend were the Swedish Off-Road Electric Nationals in Trelleborg, Sweden. In the 2wd. Modified Class, PerErik Nordman set the overall TQ with his Team Orion powered Kyosho RB5-SP. Nordman starting from the pole position went on to win A-Main #1 and A-Main #2 taking home the... (read more) DRX Video Now Online Aug 27, 2009 See the New DRX Subaru Impreza WRC 08' Ready Set in action.  DRX VIDEO In addition to dedicated R/C off-road courses, this machine attacks the gravel, tarmac and any other surface with extreme confidence. The power of the GXR 18 engine delivers the relentless drive of a true WRC machine. The precise... (read more) Inferno VE (Brushless Power) Video Now Online Aug 27, 2009 See the New Inferno VE (Brushless Powered) Buggy Ready Set in action.   INFERNO VE VIDEO  INFERNO VE VIDEO No. 2 Kyosho announces the new Inferno VE brushless powered racing buggy. The Inferno's six consecutive World Championship victories confirms it as the fastest R/C off-road machine in the world. This performance can now be... (read more) Cody's Double Win at JBRL Aug 11, 2009 This past weekend Kyosho's own Cody King came out on top at the JBRL race, beating out the competition. Cody TQ'd truggy and qualified 3rd in the buggy glass, then went on to take top honors in both categories. All Kyosho Pilots were driving the New Kyosho MP9 with the new rear... (read more) RB5 SP Continues To Dominate Aug 04, 2009 Akimoto wins the JMRCA national championship using the most dominant 2WD buggy currently out in the market! The RB5 SP continues to dominate the 2WD scene across the world.    ... (read more) Jared Tebo's Wining RB5 SP Setup! Jul 24, 2009 Jared Tebo's wining RB5 SP setup from the Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout is now on line!   CLICK HERE for Hot Rod Hobbies Shoot Out Setup Sheet ... (read more) Jared Tebo Wins Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout! Jul 13, 2009 Jared Tebo Wins Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout! This year marked the 12th Annual running of the Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout in Saugus, California. The Shootout is known as one of the biggest electric races of the year bringing in the top drivers from around the country. This year World Champion's Hayato... (read more) Dnano Track Locator Jul 08, 2009 dNaNo owners, get ready, get set and go... to your nearest participationg Hobby Town USA location! Use the new Kyosho dNaNo Track Locator to find a Hobby Town USA dealer in your area that features dNaNo products and a factory-approved track. Please note that new track locations are being added weekly,... (read more) Tyler Vik Wins! Jul 07, 2009 While most of the attention was focused last week on the ROAR Off-Road Electric Nationals in Nebraska, NorCal Hobbies hosted their 1st Annual Northern California Off-Road Challenge. Tyler Vik who is mainly know for racing 1/8 scale off-road nitro, decided to throw down for this event. Local fast guy Kevin Jelich... (read more) 2009 ROAR Off-Road Electric Nats Race Report Jun 30, 2009 Kyosho Has a Great Showing at 2009 ROAR Off-Road Electric Nats!  The 2009 ROAR Off-Road Electric Nationals were held at the Hobby Plex in Omaha, Nebraska. The facility was top notch with a fully loaded hobby shop upstairs and then a huge indoor air conditioned pit area below. The track was located... (read more) Jared Tebo Limited Edition ST-RR Jun 29, 2009 Get the edge over the competition with the Jared Tebo Limited Edition Inferno ST-RR. Combining the dynamic off-road performance that Kyosho is known for and the power of the Team Orion CRF Rev .21 to give you the Jared Tebo Limited Edition ST-RR. Item: 31353B JT. Edition Available: Now Shipping Available at all... (read more) Cody King & Jerome Aigoin Win Big at Kyosho Masters Jun 23, 2009 RC Mag are reporting on the Kyosho Masters race which was being held this weekend at a track outside Paris. With a lot of international racers in attendance from all around Europe as well as Japan and the USA, it was to once again be an exciting event to showcase the... (read more) Scott Kimbrow Dominates The 3rd Annual Capital Classic Jun 11, 2009 Scott Kimbrow dominates The 3rd Annual Capital Classic in Brandywine, Maryland with the TQ and the Win! The top 1/8th scale drivers in the country were in attendance for The 3rd Annual Capita Classic, which has become on of the largest nitro on-road races of the year. This years race saw... (read more) Ecuadorian National Championship Rd 1 Jun 11, 2009 Last weekend, the opening round for the Ecuadorian National Championship took place in Quito, Ecuador. The 40 min final placed driver Pablo Cobos with his Sirio powered V-One RRR Evo2 as the winner of the round. Cobos was closely followed by Alfonso Quirola and Daniel Vela, all finishing on 119 laps... (read more) Cody King Takes Tri State Off Road Championship for MDA May 15, 2009 Cody King, Kyosho MP9, and Team Orion CRF .21 US Spec engine take the win at the Tri-State Off-Road Championship for MDA! This event was held at Hal's Hobbies in El Paso, Texas. At the start of the 30 minute main Cody got taken out and ended up in the back of the field.... (read more) Cody King Takes 1st Round Win at JBRL Apr 29, 2009 Kyosho Team Driver Cody King dominated the JBRL 1st round this past Sunday. King TQ'd both Buggy and Truggy classes.  Cody obtained the crown in buggy despite having to be corner marshaled two times! Cody came in close to the win in the truggy class but came in a respectable 2nd. With 340 entries... (read more) Tebo and MP9 dominate Neo '09 Apr 12, 2009 Run at Harper Adams College in Newport, Shropshire UK, Tebo and his Orion-powered Kyosho MP9 won the last three rounds of qualifying for Neo '09, secured the top spot for the beginning the A semifinal . Tebo won the A semi, locking up the top spot for the final. His... (read more) Tebo takes TQ at Neo '09 race! Apr 12, 2009 Coming off a stellar winning performance at the 2009 Silver State Nitro Challenge, Tebo packed his bags and left for Harper Adams College in the UK. In spite of some a couple bad runs in the first two rounds, Tebo strapped it up for the last three rounds, pulling off... (read more) Tebo Wins Silver State 2009! Apr 05, 2009 Jared Tebo had a banner weekend at the 11th Annual Silver State Nitro Challenge, held at Boulder City, NV just outside of Las Vegas. The Silver State event for 2009 had a unique Supercross-style format, but one thing that didn't change was the rugged elements and extremely challenging track. Well... (read more) Kyosho Team Orion driver Jared Tebo TQ's Invitational Truggy and Buggy classes at 2009 Silver State! Apr 03, 2009 Jared Tebo placed his Team Orion-powered Inferno ST-RR truck and Inferno MP-9 buggy at the front of the grid for the finals, taking TQ for both the truck and buggy Invitational classes at the 2009 Silver State Nitro Challenge. The unique format included three qualifiers, all of which counted towards... (read more) New Nissan GT-R Mutul Autech Mar 06, 2009 No. 30488MA-B MR-02MM Ready Set Nissan GT-R GT500 Mutul Autech Nismo #22 Available: Late March  With its concentrated mass and ultra-low chassis height, the low center of gravity and intense compact nature of the MR-02 give it the Mini-Z's highest performance specifications. Even more running performance potential has been added, and the... (read more) New Nissan GT-R 500 Calsonic Impul #12 Mar 06, 2009 No. 30488CS-B MR-02MM Ready Set Nissan GT-R GT500 Calsonic Impul #12 Available: Late March  With its concentrated mass and ultra-low chassis height, the low center of gravity and intense compact nature of the MR-02 give it the Mini-Z's highest performance specifications. Even more running performance potential has been added, and the components combine... (read more) Fresh Off the Track Setup Sheets Mar 02, 2009 Fresh off the track, Jared Tebo has provided us with the most up to date information on his MP9, RB5 and ST-RR now all this information is only one click away. Ultima RB5 Inferno MP9 Inferno ST-RR ... (read more) New Mini Z Monster Feb 27, 2009 No. 30086MB-B Dodge Ram 1500 Metallic Blue No. 30086GM-B Dodge Ram 1500 Gun Metal Available: In Stock The Dodge Ram is no doubt one of America’s all time favorite trucks along with the Ford F150 and the Chevy Silverado. The Ram’s distinctive beefy looking front grill and hood lines have... (read more) Keep It Together With Kyosho Parts Boxes Feb 26, 2009 Kyosho's best kept accessory secrets are not just for racers any more, new Kyosho accessories are here and available to the masses! No. 1776BK Kyosho Pit Box (Black) Keep it together with the Kyosho Pit Box, now you don't have to dig through a cardboard box to find your tools. The Pit Box... (read more) Virtual RC Racing Kyosho Edition Feb 24, 2009 No. 87981B-B Virtual RC Racing Kyosho Edition W/ USB Adaptor  No. 87982B-B Virtual RC Racing Kyosho Edition W/ USB Pistol Grip Controller Available: In Stock  The Virtual RC Racing Kyosho Edition has the benefit of ultra realistic tracks that have been accurately re-created to make you feel like you are on the real track, racing a real... (read more) New Kyosho Power Zone Charger Feb 23, 2009 No. 72302 Power Zone Multi Cell Charger Available: In Stock  The New Power Zone Multi Cell Charger has the capability of  charging as well as discharging 1-4  AA-AAA cells whether Ni-MH or Ni-CD's. You can also charge 1-2 cell 9V Ni-MH or Ni-CD batteries, In addition to the Delta Peak detection, original detection system... (read more) Scotty Ernst Joins the RCME at Long Beach Feb 19, 2009 Scotty Ernst Joins the Radio Control Motorsport Experience at Long Beach Well-known radio control car announcer and owner of Trackside Hobbies, Scotty Ernst, will join HPI Racing, Tamiya America INC, and Kyosho America at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Ernst hopes to broaden the radio control hobby by participating... (read more) KO PROPO America Mini Z Grand Prix Feb 18, 2009 KO PROPO America will have its first ever Mini-Z Grand Prix on March 7, 2009 at Inside Lane Racing in Santa Clara, California. KO Propo America Mini-Z Grand Prix Rules and Regulations Ver.1 Electronics: AM 27 Mhz, AD Band, ASF Batteries: NiMH only Body: Kyosho ASC (Auto Scale Collection) with minimal modification, all windows... (read more) New MP9 TCD Gear Set Feb 18, 2009 No. IFW403 MP9 TCD Gear Set  Available: Now  Kyosho announces the release of an optional TCD (Traction Control Differential) gear set for the Inferno MP9. The TCD gear set is designed to provide more balanced power delivery under acceleration by reducing differential action. Each of the TCD components are designed to create... (read more) New 2 Speed Transmission Set for Kyosho Fazer Feb 18, 2009 No. FAW001 2-Speed Transmission Set for Kyosho Fazer  Available: Now  A Factory 2-speed transmission for the Fazer GP touring car series is now available from Kyosho. It replaces the 17T/39T single speed gears of the Fazer for a dramatic increase in both bottom end acceleration and top end speed. The first gear... (read more) 8th Annual Grand Prix Classic RC Boat Racing Feb 17, 2009 The Gary Johnson Grand Prix Classic is proud to hold it's annual competition for the 8th consecutive year. We look to continue the please our participants with the best racing experience possible. Each year we have grown bit by bit and with the addition of gas powered Thunderboat Class we... (read more) Just Arrived New Curtiss P40 Warhawk Feb 11, 2009 No. 11862B Curtiss P40 Warhawk 50 (GP) Available: In Stock The Curtis P-40 Fighter Bomber with the distinctive shark mouth painted on its nose was one of the most recognizable during World War II. Used by the Army Air Corps and the United Kingdom, this famous aircraft exceeded 300 mph with the... (read more) Kyosho Must Haves Feb 11, 2009 Kyosho's best kept accessory secrets are not just for racers any more, new Kyosho accessories are here and available to the masses! No. 80163 Ride Height and Droop Gauge Set This is the perfect addition to your arsenal of track tool's, this height/droop gauge set works on both in 1/10th scale as... (read more) Kyosho Must Haves Feb 11, 2009 Kyosho's best kept accessory secrets are not just for racers any more, new Kyosho accessories are here and available to the masses! No. 36219P Knife Edge Reamer Plus This reamer is marked at 7mm, 9mm, 11mm, 13mm and 15mm for easy reference. The New Knife Edge Reamer Plus makes it easy to... (read more) New Auto Scale Bodies Feb 09, 2009 New Mini Z Auto Scale bodies are now available from Kyosho. These bodies are fully compatible with MR-015 and MR-02 chassis. Kyosho makes it easy for you to upgrade your car body with the simplicity of AutoScale. all sets contain a 100% fully licensed body and matching wheel/tires package. New Mini Z... (read more) New 90 Size P-51D Mustang Feb 03, 2009 No. 11892B P-51D Mustang 90 ARF Available: April  The magnificent form of one of WWII's most dominant fighter planes, the P-51 MUSTANG, takes to the skies again with this huge 90-class scale recreation. In addition to dynamic fighter performance, the unmistakable P-51 style and form has been recreated in all its imposing... (read more) New RB5 SP Edition Feb 02, 2009 No. 30074SP-B Ultima RB5 SP Edition  Available: May The new Ultima RB5 SP Edition is the latest in the Ultima line of vehicles, which is a further development of the breed, and it includes all the enhancements that have been designed by Kyosho engineers and tested over the last couple of years... (read more) New Sword Body Feb 02, 2009 No. UMB02 Sword Body (w/ window masking)Available: Now Chiseled lines combine with smooth, flowing sections to create a body that is not only attractive and boldly styled, it also provides greater down-force in combination with a larger rear wing for increased traction and greater high-speed stability.  Note: Wing not included ... (read more) Kyosho at the 2009 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Jan 29, 2009 The three largest hobby manufactures in the world will be joining forces at the 2009 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach (LBGP), in the first "Radio Control Motorsports Experience." This collaboration within the hobby community is aimed to increase awareness for the hobby grade radio control market. The combined marketing... (read more) Tebo Dominates Nitro Classes at CRCRC! Jan 27, 2009 Jared Tebo, after TQ'ing and winning the 4WD electric competition last weekend, dominated in both 1/8 nitro buggy and truggy classes at the CRCRC facility in Columbus, OH. In fact, his performance was so strong that Tebo won seven of the eight qualifiers to secure TQ in both classes, just... (read more) Tebo wins 4WD Class at CRCRC! Jan 23, 2009 Team Kyosho driver Jared Tebo, in his first race with the Lazer ZX5 FS, TQ'ed and won the 4WD modified title. In his debut with the Ultima RB5 and prototype Ultima RB5T, Tebo also qualified and finished second in both classes - a notable achievement given that this was the first... (read more) Tebos Wining Lazer FS Jan 23, 2009 No. 30087B Lazer ZX-5 FS Kit  Available: Now With its heritage built at the top of the racing world, the famous LAZER ZX-5 chassis has undergone a complete regeneration. This model is based on the FS conversion kit and not the SP competition kit held in high regard by many competition... (read more) New McLaren F1-GTR Mini Z Jan 16, 2009 No. 30489GD-B MR-02MM r/s McLaren F1 GTR No.39 LeMans Gulf Team Davidoff No. 30489LA-B MR-02MM r/s McLaren F1 GTR No.44 LeMans Team Lark Available: Now  Low center of gravity and high agility are the trademarks of the MR-02 chassis. Combines zippy performance with stunning scale form. The combination of low height, low... (read more) New Fazer Option Parts Jan 14, 2009 Kyosho Fazer owners you can now hop-up and customize your car with Kyosho quality option parts. You can now take full advantage of the entire road with the new line of option parts like, FAW003 Special Aluminum Engine Mount Plate that directly replaces the stock cast one. This new engine plate is... (read more) Tony Rivas wins round 2 of the Florida State Series Jan 13, 2009 Kyosho driver Tony Rivas scored a win during the second round of the Florida State Series held at Daytona's Strickland RC Park. In spite of a 10th place qualifying position, Rivas put the hammer down on his Sirio-powered Kyosho MP9 and passed the entire field for the win in the... (read more) I.C.S USB Adapter Set Jan 09, 2009 No. 82080 I.C.S USB Adapter Set  Available: Now The New 2.4 GHz. Mini Z has brought allot of new technology to the Mini Z world, and now you can take full advantage of them all with the I.C.S system. This system comes standard on all 2.4GHz. Mini Z and dNaNo series cars.... (read more) New 50 Size P40 Warhawk Jan 07, 2009 No. 10862B Curtiss P40 Warhawk 50 EP Available: March 2009 The Curtis P-40 Fighter Bomber with the distinctive Trixie painted on its nose was one of the most recognizable during World War II. Used by the Army Air Corps and the United Kingdom, this famous aircraft exceeded 300 mph with the 1360... (read more) New Caliber Series Optioin Part Dec 29, 2008 No. CA3526 HG Wash-Out Arm 2pcs. Available: Now This New HG (High Grade) wash-out arm increases the bearing life by reducing the wear, while increasing the rigidity for smoother control.  Fits the following helicopters: Caliber 4 Caliber 5 Caliber 30 ... (read more) New DRT (Desert Racing Truck) Dec 24, 2008 No. 31082B 1/10 GP 4WD Desert Racing Truck (DRT) Available: March 2009 The New DRT (Desert Race Truck) stands alone when it comes to power, handling and overall performance. The latest spec. .18 powered race truck brings home the goods in this new era of off-road action. The advanced chassis design promises real... (read more) New 600mm Carbon Rotor Dec 24, 2008 No. CA-A621  FT-600-3D Carbon Rotor  Available: Now New Fun Tech 600mm blades will fit most .50 sized Nitro or Electric Helicopters. These blades are lightweight and specifically designed for 3D flight styles. The blades are manufactures with very high quality and balance in mind. Expect to feel crisp cyclic response with excellent sharp collective feel.... (read more) Rock Force Over Load Dec 24, 2008 Check out the new issue of Xtreme RC Cars (Feb 2009) and you will get an over load of great Rock Force information. This issue covers all aspects of the Rock Force like Chassis, Suspension, Shocks, Drive Train, Gearing, Body, Tires, Wheels and Dimensions. Kyosho and Xtreme RC making some noise!  ... (read more) Kanai Tool Set w/ Tool Bag Dec 18, 2008 No. YKW101 Kanai Tool Set w/ Tool Bag Available: Now Kyosho now offers the world famous KANAI tools in a complete set that includes a beautiful Kyosho tool bag. All Kanai tools are made in Japan and made from the top of the line materials. This tool set offers you the best... (read more) New DST & DBX Option Parts Dec 17, 2008 No. TRW106 1/8 Wheel Stopper Set  Available: Now Exciting new option parts for your Kyosho DBX and DST. Now you can fit 1/8th scale wheels and tires on your 1/10th buggy. This will open up a whole new range of different wheels that fit a standard 17mm hex. Don't be left behind,... (read more) New Rock Force Option Parts Dec 16, 2008 No. RFW001 Rear Drive Disconnect Set (DIG) No. RFW002 High Speed Worm Gear Set  Available: Now New genuine Kyosho option parts for your Rock Force are now available! The new rear drive disconnect unit (DIG) will give you the advantage over the other guys and there so called crawlers. If more speed is what... (read more) New 2.4Ghz Porsche 962 Mini Z Dec 16, 2008 No. 30440FA-B MR02LM ASF CCS PORSCHE 962 C KH No. 27 Available: March 2009 This car made its debut at the Japan Nationals Proto Car Endurance Championship in 1988. At the time compared to the other Porsche cars, this machine had the newest technology and had lived up to the expectations by winning... (read more) Kanai Wins FS Cup Dec 15, 2008 The main finals of the FS Cup in China, took place on December the 14th. In the buggy A-main it was Yuichi Kanai driving the Kyosho MP9 that took the win from driver Raphael Robert in 2nd and Che Wu Zhong that ended up in 3rd place. The MP9 was... (read more) New 1:5th Birel Racing Go Kart Dec 15, 2008 No. 31315T1-B R/S Birel Racing Kart  Available: Now Shipping Kyosho was the first to bring racing karts to the RC market back in the 70's. There was also a second-generation kart from the early 90's. The Birel R31-SE is a third generation kart that sets a new standard for scale appearance and performance.... (read more) Inferno GT & GT2 Option Parts Dec 12, 2008 No. IGW001 Aluminum Front Hub Carrier  No. IGW002 Aluminum Rear Hub Carrier  No. IFW332 Aluminum Knuckle Arm  Available: Now Exciting new gear from Kyosho for your IGT and IGT2. Now you have the option of replacing the stock nylon rear hubs carrier with Kyosho's new aluminum hubs. This will greatly increase the life in... (read more) New Fazer ARTA NSX Dec 11, 2008 No. 31390F-B GP Fazer r/s ARTA NSX Available: December 18th.  Kyosho, does it again! GP powered 10th scale sedan at an extremely affordable price. The new FAZER brings you the intensity of nitro racing but not the heavy cost of getting started. KYOSHO?s design expertise has been fully applied in the creation of... (read more) Tebo Wins Debut Race with ST-RR! Dec 08, 2008 Jared Tebo, in his first race since returning to Kyosho, TQ’ed and captured top honors in the truck class with his Team Orion-powered Kyosho ST-RR. The Toys for Tots benefit race at Thunder Alley RC Raceway is just a one-day event intended to raise funds and collect toys to benefit... (read more) New Ferrari F430 GT Dec 05, 2008 No. 30490TW-B MR-02 Ready Set Ferrari F430 GT Test Car No. 30490SE-B MR-02 Ready Set Ferrari F430 Scuderia Available: February 2009 This F430 GT has been recreated from the first car introduced officially at the world release. F430 GT was ferrari's ultimate solution against the true rival Porsche 911 to compete in the... (read more) New Kyosho Inferno GT2 McLaren F1 GTR Just Arrived! Dec 02, 2008 No. 31827B Inferno GT2 w/ McLaren F1 GTR Body (Ready Set) Available: Now The newest version of the Inferno GT2 features a faithful reproduction of this legendary McLaren F1 GTR. The body is factory licensed by McLaren to ensure the quality and appearance meets the demanding McLaren standards. The new GT2 is... (read more) Multi-time National and World Champion Jared Tebo returns to Kyosho! Dec 01, 2008 Jared Tebo, after a three-year hiatus, is returning to Team Kyosho. Tebo will be running all off-road classes for Kyosho, including 1/8 buggy and truggy, 1/10 2WD buggy, 4WD buggy and 1/10 electric truck. He will be running AKA Tires, Team Orion motors, batteries and electronics, KO Propo radio gear,... (read more) Jimmy Matsler takes RC Pro Texas State Series Dec 01, 2008 The final championship round of the RC Pro Texas State Series was held on November 21st through the 23rd at N-Control Raceway in Austin, Texas. It was the culmination of the 5 rounds of racing held all around the state of Texas. The N-Control track in known far and wide... (read more) Kyosho at the LA Auto Show 2008 Nov 25, 2008 Come see the #16 Kyosho Jetta race car at this years LA Auto Show. The show will run from November 21 through the 30th, so come and enjoy the show and don't forget to stop by the Volkswagen booth and check out our wheels. This car is driven by Chad Brassfield... (read more) Rock Force 2.2 Q&A Nov 25, 2008 Q: What kind of radio system is recommended? A: Any standard 2 channel radio system will be appropriate if you do not plan on using the optional Rear Disconnect System or 4WD unit. If you do plan on using these optional features we recommend getting a radio system that has a... (read more) Pavidis wins the Kyosho Masters in Japan Nov 24, 2008 Former IFMAR World Champion Mark Pavidis and US teammate Cody King attended the recent running of the Kyosho Masters in Japan along with many other International drivers. The results for the race were just recently posted, showing that Pavidis took first, followed closely by Cody King in second. They were... (read more) New Fazer Series Nov 21, 2008 Kyosho, does it again! GP powered 10th scale sedan at an extremely affordable price. The New FAZER Series brings you the intensity of nitro racing but not the heavy cost of getting started. KYOSHO?s design expertise has been fully applied in the creation of an entry-level GP touring car. Easy control and... (read more) New HIEN 50 EP Nov 21, 2008 No. 10867B HIEN 50 EP  Available: Now As one of the few Japanese liquid-cooled engine fighters the elegant form of the HIEN was the pride of the Japanese air force during the WWII. The elegant elliptical wings and curved form are the enduring symbols popularity. However, these complicated curves were the... (read more) Cody King and ST-RR win the JBRL Series! Nov 20, 2008 The JBRL series, run by Jimmy Babcock, is one of the most popular Southern California racing series for some of the World's top drivers. Kyosho/Sirio/AKA driver Cody King waged a season-long battle in the truggy class, staying right at the top of the ranks throughout the season. The A-main and... (read more) New Rock Force Option Springs Nov 20, 2008 Fine tune your Rock Force with Kyosho's new optional springs available in 3 different spring rates to better tune your rig for the challenge that lies ahead. Give your Rock Force the edge to conquer any obstacles with Kyosho option parts. Available: Now Front Spring Selection: RFW003-1209  Soft White 2pc. (Length 64mm /  Gauge 0.9) RFO13-1210 (Stock)... (read more) Kyosho and Sirio sweep Copa De Las Americas Nov 13, 2008 Kyosho and Sirio sweep Copa De Las Americas The "Copa de las Americas" took place last weekend in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The event attracts racers from Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Peru, USA and Argentina, with racing for Touring Light, Touring Pro and 1/8 on road. In 1/8th scale it was Kyosho /... (read more) New Kyosho Rock Force 2.2 Crawler Nov 12, 2008 No. 30984B Rock Force 2.2 Suzuki Jimny Kit  Available: December 2008 The 7 advantages of a worm gear transmission. Large Gear Reduction In A  Compact Space - Worm gear design allows a large gear reduction ratio to be fitted into a compact space that also delivers high strength and... (read more) New Kyosho Apparel Nov 12, 2008 New Kyosho Team T-Shirt Available: Now Kyosho America now offers premium-quality t-shirts bearing a brand new dynamic design. Each t-shirt features a large Kyosho logo and graphic on the front, and a smaller Kyosho on the back. This top-of-the-line Hanes Tagless 6.1 oz., 100% cotton shirt will make a great holiday gift... (read more) Paul Coleman and Inferno GT2 Dominate the Paris Memorial in Vegas Nov 11, 2008 The new Inferno GT2 at the hands of driver Paul Coleman dominated the field this past weekend at the Paris Memorial Race, which honors the RC Legend and engine tuner extraordinaire, Ron Paris. The IGT class was introduced as a "Sport" class this year at the Paris Memorial to give... (read more) Kyosho & AKA Dominate RC Pro National Championship Nov 10, 2008 Kyosho and AKA Dominate RC Pro Nationals Championship Ryan Lutz put in a stellar performance and swept both Pro Buggy and Truggy Classes at the RC Pro International Finals in Alvarado Texas. Kyosho Team driver Ryan Lutz and Cody King put in an impressive performance by dominating the track. King... (read more) F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton Mini Z F1 Special Edition Nov 05, 2008 NEW F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton No. 30509LH-B McLaren Mercedes No.2 Lewis Hamilton Special Edition w/o Transmitter Available: November Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-22 with development starting well before the 2006 season, advanced aero-physics and crash structure were perfected for the 2007 season machine. This machine has been recreated down to the finest detail, including... (read more) Adrien Bertin Wins in France Oct 31, 2008 Bertin Wins with Kyosho M3! Held on the selective and famous track of Grenoble, the French 1/8th On-Road Championship saw the domination of the Kyosho CRF package. Team driver Adrien Bertin TQ'd easily by more than 6 seconds on promising French driver Jerome Papaconstantinos, being the only one who managed to... (read more) New Mini Z ASC Bodies Oct 30, 2008 No. MZP410FA-B Formula D Team Falken No. MZP410RE-B Formula D Team Retaks Available: Now Kyosho is proud to announce the release of two New ASC bodies for the MA-010 AWD chassis. These New Formula D replica bodies come with all the detail that you would expect from Kyosho's ASC series. Both bodies come... (read more) New AWD Mini Z Lancer EVO. X Oct 30, 2008 No. 30569MR-B Lancer EVO. X Ready Set  No. 30569PW-B Lancer EVO. X Ready Set  Available: Now The advanced design combines a shaft driven AWD with a precision 4-wheel independent suspension using a king-pin and strut system in an ultra-compact chassis. The addition of newly designed front and rear differential units using crown and pinion... (read more) New Mini Z MR-02 Ferrari FXX Oct 28, 2008 No. 30484MB-B MR02MM r/s Ferrari FXX Metalic Blue Available: Now Based on the ENZO FERRARI, a special program to develop a GT machine for circuit racing produced the FERRARI FXX. Now the most popular model from the MR02MM series is available in metallic blue! With the weight of the motor positioned close... (read more) New MR-02 i Series 2 McLaren F1 GTR Gulf Racing Oct 24, 2008 No. 30676G-B McLaren F1 GTR Gulf Racing Available: Now  The New i Series 2 is brings to you the excitement of R/C at a lower cost to you. With the motor mounted in front of the rear axle, this "mid-ship mount" chassis excels in producing lower and wider body styles in amazing... (read more) The 2008 Jetta TDI Cup Series Oct 23, 2008 The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Television Schedule Kyosho invites you to follow the heart stopping action of the 2008 Jetta TDI Cup Series and follow the number 5 Kyosho car to the winner circle with driver David Jurca behind the wheel. The entire Kyosho family would like to wish David Jurca... (read more) New Mini Z AWD Alfa Brera Oct 22, 2008 No. 30568R-B MA-010 r/s Alfa Brera Red No. 30568S-B MA-010 r/s Alfa Brera Silver Available: Now The BRERA has Alpha design and the Italian flare of Giugiaro who oversaw the development all over it. With the signature Alpha Romeo front grill, the unique rear windows and rear combination lights stamp the BRERA's style... (read more) Porsche 962 C KH No. 25 Team Advan Oct 21, 2008 No. 30440AD-B ASF CCS PORSCHE 962 C KH No.25 Available: Now Chassis developed to be the fastest MINI-Z ever. New generation 2.4GHz MINI-Z Racer. Designed to comply with both the WSPC and IMSA regulations, the 962C was a high profile racer with success around the world. Even in Japan the heroic battles against... (read more) New Nismo Silvia Mini Z Ready Set Oct 17, 2008 No. 30404PW-B NISMO SILVIA Pearl White No. 30404SS-B NISMO SILVIA R Tune Proto(Available: Dec.08) The SILVIA S15 was the weapon of choice for a generation of Japanese urban racers and still retains a huge following on the streets. To channel its racing technology back to the streets, NISMO developed the R-Tune PROTO with... (read more) New Hien 50 Oct 15, 2008 No. 11867B Hien 50 GP (Warbird Series) As one of the few Japanese liquid-cooled engine fighters the elegant form of the HIEN was the pride of the Japanese airforce during the WWII. Kyosho has recreated the HIEN as an 4-cycle 50, 2-cycle 46 class engine scale model. The balsa main fuselage... (read more) Rock Force 2.2 Oct 08, 2008 No. 30984B Rock Force 2.2 Suzuki Jimny Available: December Rock Force Step into the exciting world of rock crawlers with the only name that brings you results KYOSHO! The Rock Force is the first in the industry to use worm gear technology and the first full competition ready kit. Mainly the United States... (read more) MFR Option Parts Oct 07, 2008 No. MTW101 Universals F/R No. MTW102 Center Front Universals  No. MTW103 Center Rear Universals MFR owners can now upgrade to universal swing shafts for improved drive train efficiency, smoother suspension movement, and less maintenance. These are official Kyosho option parts so there is no second guessing as to there performance and fit. Look... (read more) MFR Option Parts Oct 07, 2008 No. IF346 Big Bore Shock Set (2pc.)  No. IF346-04 Steel Shock Bushing (4pcs.) No. IS106-816 Big Bore Spring Blue (Hard/2pc.) No. IS106-916 Big Bore Spring Light Green (Medium/2pc.) No. IS106-1016 Big Bore Spring Purple (Soft/2pc.) Bump handling is greatly improved with the addition of the New Big Bore Shocks. The big 16mm pistons and shock bodies... (read more) FW-06 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C6R READY SET Oct 02, 2008 No. 31374B FW-06 Ready Set Corvette C6R Available: December Shaft driven 4WD has proven its racing credentials in so many ways. From beginner to race winner, this machine delivers every time.  The performance of this amazing machine seems to evolve as your driving technique improves. A 2-speed automatic transmission combines with the... (read more) New Mazda 787 1991 SWC Auto Polis Oct 02, 2008 No. 30442AP-B Mazda 787 1991 SWC Auto Polis (Chassis Set) No. MZX323AP-B Mazda 787 1991 SWC Auto Polis (Auto Scale Body) Available: December The New MR-02 ASF 2.4GHz R/C system automatically scans and selects open frequencies enabling up to 40 cars to race together. Crystals are no longer needed. Specially designed chassis uses... (read more) Honda Racing NSX 2007 Test Car Oct 01, 2008 No. 30486T-B Honda Racing NSX 2007 Test Car (Ready Set) Low center of gravity and high agility are the trademarks of the MR-02 Chassis. Combines zippy performance with stunning scale form. With the motor mounted behind the rear axle (Rear Motor Mount), the variable wheelbase settings match a wide choice of body... (read more) The Highly Anticipated MP9 Is Now Shipping To All Kyosho Shops Oct 01, 2008 No. 31782US Inferno MP9 4WD Competition Nitro Buggy The highly anticipated MP9 is now shipping to All Kyosho Shops! With 7 World Championship victories, the most successful racing buggy that the world has ever seen has undergone its first full model change for the 21st Century. Everything down to the last ball-end... (read more) New i Series 2 Aston Martin DBR9 Oct 01, 2008 No. 30679JA-B Jet Alliance Racing DBR9 No.33 2007 FIA-GT (ARR Kit) No. 30679L9-B Aston Martin Racing DBR9 No. 009 (ARR Kit) Available: November Jet Alliance Racing is an Austrian racing team which currently competes in the FIA GT Championship. The New i Series 2 is brings to you the excitement of R/C at... (read more) New Hot Items For All Nitro Junkies! Sep 26, 2008 No. 96423 Fuel Bottle 500cc New Team Kyosho 500cc Fuel Bottle! This New Kyosho 500cc Fuel Bottle makes for a great addition to your pit arsenal, it holds up to 3x more fuel than a standard fuel bottle which means you will never run out of fuel durring crucial pit stops. Ask for... (read more) New Hot Items For All Nitro Junkies! Sep 26, 2008 No. 96169 Air Filter Oil (Blue) No. 94402 Kyosho/ Loctite (Medium Strength)   Kyosho is always known for bringing you the best in R/C products and our line of accessories is no exception. Kyosho is proud to offer LOCTITE Brand Loctite in a medium strength (Item No. 94402), this is a must have... (read more) Hot New Kyosho Accessories! Sep 26, 2008 No. 96172 Silicone Oil Case (Holds 16pcs.) No. SIL#### (full list below) (40cc) Kyosho is always known for bringing you the best in R/C products and our line of accessories is no exception. Kyosho is proud to offer Kyosho Silicone Oil for all of your hobby needs. We have the highest quality... (read more) New Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C Sep 18, 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C. SRTJ 2007 (Katsuta) No. 30563SR-B Ready Set No. MZX403SR-B Auto Scale Body AWD plus 4-wheel independent suspension marks a new chapter in Mini-Z history! If there is a real AWD vehicle out there, you can expect it to appear as a Mini-Z AWD. Of course, the Mini-Z... (read more) New Seadolphin 770 II Ready Set Sep 18, 2008 No. 40912-B Seadolphin 770 II Ready Set Take the control of the wind to unlock the magic of sailing. Enjoy real yacht like control with this high-performance racing yacht! Designed in the image of the Whitbread Round the world racers, the finely detailed workmanship means the SEADOLPHIN also creates a spectacular interior... (read more) Jim Smith and Kyosho win the SAM Warbirds Event Sep 16, 2008 Jim Smith and Kyosho win the SAM Warbird Series. Ace pilot Jim Smith won the most recent stop on the SAM Warbird Series, which is a pylon racing series in Sacramento, CA. Smith flies a Kyosho Spitfire Warbird, which earned him top honors last year in the series, and he's... (read more) Kyosho Cleans Up at the RC X-Games! Sep 04, 2008 Kyosho team driver Ryan Lutz TQ'ed and won both Pro Buggy with his MP9, and Pro Truggy with his ST-RR - both featuring Sirio power and the buggy featuring AKA tires, wheels and inserts. Lutz dominated both classes, winning each 45-minute final by 3 laps over the second place finisher. In... (read more) Inferno US Sports 2 Sep 02, 2008 No. 31277SG-B Available: September 2008 The drive train rides on all ball bearings and the power from the super powerful GXR28 is transfered through a hardened steel clutch bell and spur gear. The gear boxes have hardened steel spiral cut ring an pinion gears and all the reliability that Kyosho's reputation has... (read more) Seawind Nationals Results Sep 02, 2008 The Corinthian Sailing Club of White Rock Lake in Dallas Texas was the host for the 2008 Seawind Nationals for the AMYA (American Model Yachting Association). The regatta appears to have been a great success, with skippers coming from all around the country to compete in the Seawind Class. AMYA... (read more) New Kyosho Monster Truck The MFR! Sep 02, 2008 No. 31183T-B Available: NOW Experience the breathtaking performance that transforms any open space into an off-road battleground. A newly developed triple-floor structure realizes amazing strength and rigidity in the largest 1/10 class machine that successfully delivers both a low center of gravity and deep stroke suspension. The wide tread unique to big... (read more) Inferno ST US Sports 2 Aug 29, 2008 No. 31354SG-B Available: October 2008 When it comes to 1/8th Off-Road, Kyosho is number one in quality and design and nothing has been spared in designing this RTR Truggy.   World Championship Quality : The suspension features double A-arms, which is the same type of suspension used on the world's most sophisticated performance... (read more) Spitfire 50 EP Aug 29, 2008 No. 10861B Available: September 2008 Pre-assembled WWII fighter recreated with realistic retracts and flaps. Potent electric powered flight. A new generation in scale flight! The legend of the Spitfire was forged in the life and death struggle of the Battle of Britain. The elegant elliptical wings and curved form are the enduring... (read more) AKA Tires, Wheels and Accessories Shipping! Aug 29, 2008 AKA products are being shipped out to dealers today (Friday, August 29) to arrive at your local US hobby shops over the next week. The launch proved to be a tremendous success, selling out of virtually all the product in the warehouse. The premium quality tires, wheels and revolutionary inserts... (read more) MP9 and ST-RR Sweep RC Pro West! Aug 18, 2008 Kyosho team driver Tyler Vik and local racer Dylan Blevins took top honors in the Expert and Sportsman truggy and buggy classes respectively. Vik TQ'ed and won buggy with his new MP9 and truggy with the ST-RR. Blevins took home the gold with his Inferno 777WC and ST-RR. ... (read more) Groovy Drift Nationals & Mini Z Drift Challenge 2008 Aug 18, 2008 Groovy Drift Nationals 2008 Congratulations to Groovy Drift for putting on a great National Drift event this weekend! Kyosho would like to thank Matthew Cruz and Brandon Strickland for giving us a great Mini Z Drift battle for King of the Mini Z Drift! Matthew (Mac) Cruz came out on top... (read more) Kyosho dominates the IFMAR 200mm IC World Championship! Aug 18, 2008 Kyosho dominated the IFMAR 200mm IC World Championship held in Lisbon, Portugal. Kyosho cars took the top four qualifying spots in the A-final, lead by Gilles Groskamp and followed by Chris Tosolini, Daniele Ielasi, and Francesco Tironi respectively. Ielasi and Tosolini finished the race in first and second, making the... (read more) Reckward and Bremicker finish 1-2 in the first round of German Nationals with MP9 Aug 18, 2008 Kyosho Team drivers Daniel Reckward and Tim Bremicker posted s decisive 1-2 finish in the first round of the German National Championship in Oberhausen, Germany. Reckward laid the groundwork to win the 2008 German National Championship with his victory, taking top honors some seven seconds ahead of Bremicker, also running... (read more) Inferno GT KC-Slick Tires Aug 01, 2008 No. IGT003-45 (45 Shore)        IGT003-55 (55 Shore)        IGT002-60L (60 Shore) Available: Now Our latest racing tires for the Inferno GT series is now available! Add performance to your GT by just simply bolting on a set of KC Slicks, which provides more traction and longer tire life compared to the stock tires.... (read more) 2007 Super GT 500 Series Jul 25, 2008 No. 30486AR-B  MR-02 RM ARTA NSX 2007 No. 30487CS-B MR-02 RM Calsonic Impul Z 2007 Available: Now Low center of gravity and high agility are the trademarks of the MR-02 chassis. Combines zippy performance with stunning scale form. The combination of low height, low center of gravity with mass concentration delivers the critical... (read more) New 2.4GHz AWD Jul 21, 2008 No. 30560ASF-B Available: Now Precision palmtop sized shaft-driven AWD chassis now fitted with 2.4GHz Radio unit. Lower chassis height enhances scale realism. Precision differential gears on front and rear on the shaft driven AWD power train combine with the four-wheel independent suspension for awesome performance way beyond its scale. Whether on-road or... (read more) New Inferno GT High Speed Gears Jul 18, 2008 No. IG110 2-Speed Gear Set (46T-40T) No. IG113-21 2nd Gear Pinion (21T Pinion)   Available: Now Speed has always been synonymous with the Inferno GT, but the automatic two-speed transmission and the new gearing take speed to a whole new level. The transmission features a 21/40T second gear combination, which gives you're GT a 6.3:1... (read more) V-One RRR EVO2 Jul 17, 2008 No. 31262B Available: August 2008 2008 Japan National Championship Model The World Championship winning machine takes its next evolutionary step. Realizes a highly developed balance of driver control and speed! Having dominated the first ever 1/10 GP Touring Car World Championships in 2004 and set the standard by topping the TQ and semi-finals,... (read more) Gilberth Jimenez and Alberto Mora sealed another win for Kyosho! Jul 11, 2008 The 2008 A.A.P. National 1/10th On Road Championship, held in San Jose Costa Rica was the perfect backdrop for an exiting day of racing. The Kyosho V-One RRR grabbed the number one spot with Team Kyosho driver Gilberth Jimenez behind the wheel. Both Gilberth and Alberto were driving Kyosho's V-One... (read more) Seawind Carbon Edition Back in Stock! Jul 09, 2008 No. 40062 (kit) Available: Now Carbon hull achieves the best Seawind racing performance ever! Improved conversion of wind power into speed. Whether competing in model yacht racing, or just for enjoyment on your day off, the Seawind is as popular as ever. For more than 10 years the Seawind has built a... (read more) Special Front Shock Stay For Inferno GT Series Jul 09, 2008 No. IGW005 (SP Front Shock Stay)  Available: Now This 4mm thick shock stay greatly increases strength compared to the standard composite shock stay. The camber mounting holes are repositioned for finer tuning adjustment range of your roll center. These shock stays are compatible with both Inferno GT/ GT2 and are designed to precisely... (read more) Special Rear Shock Stay For Inferno GT Series Jul 09, 2008 No. IGW006 (SP Rear Shock Stay) Available: Now This 4mm thick shock stay greatly increases strength compared to the standard composite shock stay. The camber mounting holes are repositioned for finer tuning adjustment range of your roll center. These shock stays are compatible with both Inferno GT/ GT2 and are designed to... (read more) RB5 & Lazer Steel Suspension Bushings! Jul 09, 2008 No. LAW39 (8pcs.) Available: Now Kyosho-quality steel suspension bushings replace the stock plastic bushings. ... (read more) New Kyosho Inferno GT2 Corvette C6R and Audi A4 DTM! Jun 30, 2008 Inferno GT2 Readyset Corvette C6R Red Bull Audi A4 DTM 31816B/31817B READYSET Available: September 2008 The new GT2 is the latest in a popular series of big 1:8 scale nitro-powered cars based on the 7-time IFMAR World Champion Inferno line from Kyosho. The Inferno series has been at the center of the RC racing... (read more) Kyosho America attends Mini Meet West '08 in Irvine, CA Jun 28, 2008 Kyosho America exhibited at Mini Meet West ’08, one of the largest gatherings of classic and modern Minis in Southern California. The factory licensed Morris Mini Cooper in the Mini-Z Lit line and the modern Mini on the MR-015 chassis were the obvious crowd favorites. Demos of the Mini Coopers... (read more) Inferno GT & DBX/DST Oil Shock Set Jun 24, 2008 No: TRW105 Inferno GT & DBX/DST Oil Shock Set Available: Now TRW105 New larger diameter, hard anodized shock bodies increase durability. The shock bodies are threaded to make quick and easy ride height adjustments. These shocks are made with the meticulous attention to detail and quality for which Kyosho is known. ... (read more) New Optional Springs for Inferno GT and DBX/DST Jun 24, 2008 TRW101-9514 (9.5-1.4/L=63) DBX/DST 2.pcs TRW101-9014 (9-1.4/L=63) DBX/DST 2.pcs TRW101-1014 (10-1.4/L=63) DBX/DST 2.pcs Available: Now New optional springs for Inferno GT and DBX/DST owners, these springs need to be used with TRW105 optional oil shock set. ... (read more) Universal Swing Shafts for DBX/DST Jun 24, 2008 No: TRW102 Available: Now DBX/DST owners can now upgrade to Universal Swing Shafts for smoother operation, improved efficiency and less maintenance. ... (read more) Kanai and MP-9 TQ the 10th Annual Kyosho Masters in first race! Jun 23, 2008 Annual Kyosho Masters held at Sucy-en-Brie, France. In spite of his strong qualifying performance, Kanai wasn't able to make it to the finals due to a broken steering linkage in the semi-finals, but it clearly highlighted the performance potential of the MP9 in its first outing. Team Orion's Adrien Bertin... (read more) Levi Jackson and the Kyosho ST-RR win Rd. 3 of the SoCal Saturday Series Jun 22, 2008 Kyosho team driver Levi Jackson scored another victory with the Kyosho ST-RR during round three of the Southern California Saturday Series, held at Thunder Alley in Beaumont, CA - the site of the recent 1/8 Off-Road Buggy Nationals. ... (read more) New MP9 Prototype! Jun 20, 2008 Kyosho have released new pictures of a prototype MP9, scheduled to be released around the time of the IFMAR World Championship this year. While complete information about the new buggy isn’t available yet, what we do know is the car is the first all-new design since the introduction of the... (read more) Cody King wins Truggy class at JBRL round 3 in Hemet, CA Jun 19, 2008 Kyosho team driver Cody King proved to be unstoppable during round three of the Popular Southern California JBRL Nitro Series, taking TQ and the win in the main event with his Sirio-powered Kyosho ST-RR. King nearly lapped the field during the main, which was his first outing with the new... (read more) F4 PHANTOM JET DF55 Jun 19, 2008 No. 10283B Available: July 08 Fly the jet fighter that ruled the skies across the world for a generation!Commissioned in 1958 as America's main strike fighter, the F4 PHANTOM is still in active service in many airforce's around the world today although it has now been officially retired from the American... (read more) Kyosho sponsors the Electric Fun Fly & Air Show Jun 05, 2008 Kyosho America is sponsoring the Electric Fun Fly & Air Show at the Wintonbury Flying Club located in Bloomfield, CT. The event, which is expected to draw more than 100 pilots, takes place June 21 & 22 and is AMA-sanctioned for District 1. Kyosho donated a number of aircraft including... (read more) Minium AD Piper Cherokee RTF Jun 03, 2008 No.10751RS-BLB (blue) Readyset No.10751RS-RB (red) Readyset Available: July 2008 From Kyosho, the maker of the original Minium, comes the next-generation Minium AD - one of the most technologically advanced yet easy-to-fly micro aircraft in the World. The Minium AD features the same incredibly lightweight construction and durability of the original Minium with the... (read more) Evolva M3 Aluminum Upper Suspension Mounts Jun 03, 2008 No. FMW607 Available: Now The Evolva M3 1/8 on-road racer is an instant legend, taking the best parts of the World Championship-winning Evolva and combining it with a "clean sheet" design. But, the Evolva is in a constant state of evolution to stay at the front of the pack. It's... (read more) Kyosho's Taylor Petersen wins buggy and truggy classes at the Hank Perry 240 May 29, 2008 With more than 300 entries, the Hank Perry 240 is one of the most popular races in the North West, attracting top factory talent from many of the major manufacturers. Kyosho driver Taylor Peterson dominated the event, qualifying first in the Pro Buggy class with an Orion-powered Kyosho Inferno 777,... (read more) Cody King sweeps the Tri-State Off-Road Championship/supports the MDA May 20, 2008 Kyosho/AKA driver Cody King swept both expert buggy and truggy classes at the Tri-State Off-Road Championship. Hosted by Radical Racers in El Paso, TX, the race is a fundraising event to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Inspired by local racer Corbyn Showers, who is affected by MD, Father/mechanic Paul King... (read more) Minium AD Caliber 120 Readyset May 19, 2008 This lightweight, full function electric helicopter fits in the palm of your hand and features cyclic control with an included gyro and 4-channel, 2.4 GHz radio system! Enjoy full-function flying and hovering around in the comfort of your home with this amazing full-control, micro-size helicopter. This revolutionary MINIUM series heli is... (read more) David Jurca wins Volkwagen Jetta TDI Cup at Mosport Park in Kyosho sponsored car! May 18, 2008 BOWMANVILLE, Ontario – David Jurca, 22, Federal Way, Wash. won the second round of the Jetta TDI Cup with a strong race at a cold and wet Mosport International Raceway. Hometown racer Chris Holman, 20, Burlington, Ontario came in second in his first race on the long course at Mosport,... (read more) Vision DF45 Swing Wing EDF Jet now available! May 11, 2008 Kyosho's many years of ducted fan airplane design experience combines with the latest brushless motor technology for dynamic electric jet airplane flight. Now the Jet Vision swing-wing adds an entirely new dimension to the EDF market. With control input one servo you can change the main wing's swept back angle... (read more) Kyosho drivers complete marathon test of AKA Buggy Tires, Wheels and Inserts May 09, 2008 Gil Losi, Jr. and team drivers Ryan Lutz, Cody King, Jimmy Wright, and Mark Pavidis just completed a three-day marathon test of the new AKA tires, wheels and foam inserts on different tracks, after which Pavidis left for the Euros in Greece to compete with the AKA tires. Both of the... (read more) Inferno GT Custom Foam Bumpers May 09, 2008 Kyosho America now offers custom foam bumpers for the Inferno GT. The bumpers are specially cut to fit the contours of the two most popular bodies, the Aston Martin DBR9 and the Ferrari F430. The high-density foam bumper replaces the smaller stock unit for additional chassis protection, and it better... (read more) New body color for popular Ferrari FXX!!! May 08, 2008 MINI-Z RACER MR02 SERIES Ferrari FXX Black - 27MHZ The FXX is an evolution of the Enzo, a super-car built to honor the founder of Ferrari, Enzo Ferrari. Only 30 FXX cars have been made, the last of which was given to seven-time F1 World Champion, Michael Schumacher. The FXX is... (read more) New TF-5 Dodge Stratus Readyset- In Stock Now May 06, 2008 TF-5 Dodge Stratus Readyset Item no. 30822B Reap the advantages of aerodynamic body and shaft-driven 4WD in this Readyset. Trusted NOVAK one-piece motor control amp and receiver unit makes high-performance driving even easier. The world-class 1/10 EP touring car racing performance of the TF-5 is now packaged in a Readyset for... (read more) Mini-Z Racer MR-02 2.4GHz ASF Chassis set May 01, 2008 A factory-built 2.4 GHz Mini-Z chassis without radio transmitter, batteries or body - ready for the serious enthusiast! Experience the ease and simplicity of 2.4GHz radio technology, faster steering response and nearly four times the power capacity of the original MR-02. The 2.4 GHz ASF Chassis set includes the most powerful... (read more) New 2.4GHz Mazda 787 - Now In Stock Apr 30, 2008 MAZDA 787 No. 56 '91 Le Mans 1/27 RC EP Touring Car ASF 2.4GHz Mini Z Racer MR-02LM Item No. 30442MA The last opportunity for a rotary engine machines to compete at Le Mans was the 59th Le Mans 24 hour race held in 1991 with two MAZDA 787B's and one 787. Driven... (read more) Kyosho ST-RR is ROAR National Champion! Apr 30, 2008 The Kyosho Inferno ST-RR is the new, 2008 ROAR 1:8 Truck National Champion! The ST-RR is the most evolved, high-performance off-road machine in the truggy class, which is why it's the choice of the new National Champion, Ryan Mayfield, and runner-up Ryan Cavalieri. Both Associated drivers have their choice of... (read more) Vik and Kyosho Dominate Race For Kids at CVR Apr 29, 2008 Kyosho's Tyler Vik won both buggy and truggy classes with his 777 WC buggy and 777 ST-RR truck at the recent "Race for Kids" benefit race held at Central Valley RC Raceway in Madera, CA. ... (read more) Kyosho Sweeps Italian Open Champion Race Apr 29, 2008 Held last weekend at the Gubbio track in Italy, was the first Italian Open Champion Race for 1/10th 200mm touring cars. Featuring a number of big name racers, including Top US racer Chris Tosolini, qualifying saw current European Champion Dario Balestri take the pole position for the main final ahead... (read more) Sirio Precision Bearing Installer Tool Apr 10, 2008 Sirio’s crankshaft bearing installer tool is made to ensure the best possible alignment of the crankshaft bearings during installation. This Sirio tool is one of the few that presses the bearing in from the outside race. Many other tools apply pressure to the inside race of the bearings, which often... (read more) Trevor Clement and Kyosho ST-RR take Arizona State Series title Apr 07, 2008 Team driver Trevor Clement, driving a Sirio-powered Kyosho ST-RR, took the overall win in Expert Truggy in the 2008 Arizona Championship Series for the second year in a row. Clement, with a huge point lead heading into the finals, only needed a top-five finish to guarantee the title. Clement secured... (read more) Peterson dominates the Lunsford Gas Blast! Mar 30, 2008 This weekend was the innaugural running of the Lunsford Gas Blast in Portland, OR. The event was held at an indoor motocross facility, and the track layout demanded the most out of both car and driver.  With some of the top drivers in attendance, Kyosho's Taylor Peterson showed that he... (read more) Brian Bohlman wins 2008 W.O.R. Truggy Championship! Mar 30, 2008 The 2008 Winter Off-Road Racing (W.O.R.) Series has come to a close, and Team Kyosho driver Brian Bohlman cruised to the points championship in style, clinching the Pro Truggy points championship with his ST-RR after only 5 of the 6 rounds! The W.O.R. series runs at indoor facilities in the... (read more) Kimbrow and Loduca sweep the Speedline Grand Prix! Mar 30, 2008 The 2008 Speedline Grand Prix marked the first major outing for the new 1/8th Scale Kyosho Evolva M3 in the USA, and to no surprise it didn't dissappoint. Team Kyosho driver Scott Kimbrow TQ'd comfortably by over 8 seconds on the rest of the field, with teammates Jim Adkins and... (read more) RB5 Upgrade Kit Mar 28, 2008 The new Ultima RB5 Upgrade Kit comes with updated parts that the Kyosho factory team drivers have been testing with great success! Included with this kit are: Short Rear Shock Stay - Shortened and lowered angle allows MUCH more rear grip and decreased roll Middle Suspension Arm - 2mm longer rear lower... (read more) Rohde and Dunford win Cactus Classic! Mar 16, 2008 The Cactus Classic is undoubtedly one of the biggest electric off-road races in the world, and this year Kyosho was a force to be reckoned with, dominating both the SRS Truck and SRS 4WD classes! In SRS Truck, driver Brandon Rohde took his Orion brushless/LiPo powered prototype Kyosho truck to the... (read more) Kyosho wins the Silver State Nitro Challenge! Mar 12, 2008 The Kyosho ST-RR has won its second consecutive Silver State Nitro Challenge! Team Associated driver Ryan Maifield took top honors with the ST-RR in the two-moto format run for the first time at the popular desert classic. Ryan Cavalieri, also running an ST-RR finished third, leaving the class-leading ST-RR with... (read more) Kyosho America announces AKA brand Mar 03, 2008 Kyosho America announces the new AKA brand, which will launch with a line of high-performance 1/8 off-road tires, wheels and inserts. Mark Pavidis and Gil Losi, Jr. are spearheading the design of the new line. Pavidis and Losi, Jr. are responsible for the most successful off-road racing tire designs of... (read more) Rohde, Rose, and Cayemberg sweep the Mad City Off-Road Challenge Feb 10, 2008 The Mad City Off-Road Challenge was held this past weekend from February 8-10, 2008 at RC Performance and Hobbies in Madison, WI. Team Kyosho/Orion driver Brandon Rohde took TQ honors in both 2WD Modified and 4WD Modified with fellow Team Kyosho/Orion driver Zac Rose taking second place in each... (read more) Puerto Rico Championship - Round 1 Jan 29, 2008 The 1st race of round 1 of the Puerto Rico Championship is in the books, and with it comes early success for the Kyosho Evola in 2008! Geovannie Gonzalez was a man on a mission after some bad luck in the qualifying rounds. Geovannie qualified 6th in the B-Main, and... (read more) Lutz and Kyosho Sweep the CRCRC 13th Annual Midwest Nitro Champs Jan 24, 2008 Kyosho driver Ryan Lutz drove his Sirio-powered Inferno 777 WC buggy and Inferno ST-RR truck to wins in their respective classes during the 13th Annual Midwest Nitro Champs at the popular CRCRC (Columbus Radio Control Car Club) facility over the weekend of Jan. 20th. The nitro portion of the competition... (read more) 2008 Cactus Classic Jan 12, 2008 With 2008 comes Kyosho's strongest electric off-road team yet. The Cactus Classic is always the first major international electric off-road event of the year, so we are looking forward to great results from the team with the Ultima RB5 and the new Lazer ZX-5 SP. All of the action from... (read more) 2008 Silver State Nitro Challenge Jan 11, 2008 With the 2008 IFMAR 1/8th Buggy World Championships coming up later this year in the USA, this year's Silver State Nitro Shootout is highly anticipated with some of the world's best drivers coming to race. The event will be held from March 4-9, 2008. Team Kyosho will be on hand... (read more) 2008 Dirt Nitro Challenge Jan 10, 2008 Team Kyosho will be in full force at this year's Nitro Challenge, hosted by the Nitro Pit in Arizona from February 19-24, 2008. Hot off his sweep at CRCRC in January, Kyosho's Ryan Lutz will definitely be a crowd favorite going into this race. All of the action from this... (read more) King, Vik and Nicol take 1-2-3 in Truggy Class at Kyosho Fall Classic Dec 03, 2007 Kyosho drivers Cody King, Tyler Vic, and privateer Jeff Nicol finished 1-2-3 to make it another all-Kyosho Inferno ST-RR podium in the Truggy class, this time at the Kyosho Fall Classic held at Revelation Raceway in Montclair, CA. Kyosho's Ryan Lutz went out to an early lead with his ST-RR... (read more) Lutz and Kyosho ST-RR take JBRL Championship Nov 27, 2007 Kyosho Factory Driver Ryan Lutz and a number of Kyosho drivers attended the final race of the season for the popular Southern California JBRL (Jimmy Babcock Racing League) Series. Lutz went into the final race of the series having already clinched the Truggy title, but if there were any question... (read more) King, Lutz and Kyosho finish 1-2 in the RC Pro Series Championship Nov 19, 2007 Cody King has won the popular RC Pro Series National Championship, followed in second place by Ryan Lutz, both running Sirio-powered Kyosho Inferno 777 WC Edition buggies. Even though he trailed in points coming into the Championship final, King led the most laps and won the final round, giving him... (read more) Lazer ZX-5 SP 1/10 Electric Off-Road Buggy Nov 01, 2007 The new LAZER ZX-5 SP adopts the same wheel sections as the new specification version of the ZX-5 that entered into the 2007 World Championships. This newly designed suspension shows superior turning performance at different speeds and on a variety of different surface types. The advanced aerodynamics of the body... (read more) Kyosho, Roberts and teammates win big at 2nd Annual Wolcott Burndown Enduro! Oct 16, 2007 Kyosho Team driver Kelby Roberts, along with teammates Chris Systma, Mark Christman, and Max Flurer, have won the 2nd Annual Burndown Enduro at Wolcott Hobbies in Wolcott, CT. Driving an Inferno 777 WC Edition buggy and the new Inferno ST-RR truck, the team took top honors in both the buggy... (read more) Tyler Vik and Kyosho dominate NorCal Championship Series Oct 09, 2007 Kyosho Team driver Tyler Vik has won the final race of the NorCal Championship Series in both 1/8 buggy and 1/8 truggy, making it a clean sweep for Vik and Kyosho. Driving the ST-RR in the truggy class, Vik's TQ and victory in the final round also earned him the... (read more) King and Lutz win final round of RC Pro Series West Oct 09, 2007 Kyosho Team drivers Cody King and Ryan Lutz won the 1/8 Truggy and 1/8 buggy classes respectively, at the RC Nitro Pit in Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend. Cody King, driving a Sirio-powered Kyosho ST-RR, TQ'ed the truggy class and then drove to a convincing win during the final. Lutz,... (read more) KYOSHO 1/10 scale .18-powered DBX Buggy and DST Truck Oct 09, 2007 Closer in size to the 1/8 INFERNO 777 than existing 1/10 GP buggies, the advanced chassis design of the DBX and DST nitro off-road machines delivers real racing performance while still being easy to drive. The stable handling lets you power through the dirt even on 1/8 buggy racing circuits... (read more) Kyosho, Peterson and Neuspeed dominate the Hank Perry 240 Jun 03, 2007 The long running Hank Perry 240, in its 21st year, is one of the largest races in the Northwest. Kyosho team driver Taylor Peterson qualified third in truggy with his long wheelbase Kyosho ST-R, but quickly ran to the front and checked out, lapping the while field for a decisive... (read more) Dec 31, 1969 ... (read more) Dec 31, 1969 ... 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