The Taiyo Suzuki RM250 is a radio control motorbike manufactured by Taiyo and released on the Japanese market in 2003. It is one of several detailed radio control motor-cross bikes and motorcycles sold in early-mid 2000s by Taiyo with both local Japanese versions, and Western/US versions sold by Tyco RC.
Other Taiyo R/C motorcycles from the era include:
This is one great looking model, colorful and eye catching, especially if you can find one New-In-Box.
Features and Performance
With a top speed of 15km/h this isn't blistering fast, though this would help with stability and turning radius which is typically the weak point in these R/C bikes, ensuring that most of your 'riding' will have to be done outdoors on the asphalt.
- Gyro stabilization ensures bike remains upright
- Dual Front and Rear Suspension
- Top Speed 15km/h isn't fast, but sufficient on a good dirt track, or over jumps.
- Rider is designed to fall off the bike (or do stunts if you prefer!)
- 6.0V Jet Turbo Battery Pack
- Officially modeled on the actual Suzuki RM-250 motorcross bike
Recommendation
While I have other boxed Taiyo motorbikes from the early 2000s, I don't yet have this one and can't give a definitive judgement on whether its better/worse than the others, but regardless of how 'good' it is, I think as a collector most would agree that ALL the R/C bikes from this Taiyo era are incredible and highly desireable. They simply don't make them like this anymore!
