January 28, 2026

Kyosho MP11e Prototype at Nuremberg Toy Fair

Having llaunched its MP11 Nitro Buggy in the middle of last year, first showing that at the Kyosho Masters, Kyosho is showing off a prototype of its upcoming electric buggy, the MP11e, at this week’s Nuremberg Toy Fair.  With the electric buggy retaining the same suspension and geometry of the nitro version, the still pre-production example have a completely new centre section and has been designed with ease of maintenance and to improve front/rear balance.  While some parts of the new design are said to be still subject to change, Kyosho is aiming to ship the first finals kits from Japan in April.

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December 24, 2025

Wolhuter joins Team Kyosho International

Kyosho has announced that Australian 1:8 Buggy racer Christian Wolhuter has been signed to their International race team.  The 2024 Asian Buggy Championships Champion from Australian previously represented Sworkz and now joins the iconic Japanese manufacturer where he will team up with drivers line Ryan Lutz, Riccardo Berton, Marco Baruffolo, FEMCA Champion Phi-Long Nguyen, and of course the MP11 designer Yuichi Kanai.  Runner-up at this year’s Australian National Championships behind Caleb Noble, the deal with Team Kyosho International represents a massive opportunity for the 19-year-old from Perth with 2026 a World Championship year for 1:8 Nitro Buggy.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

July 4, 2025

Kyosho Inferno MP11 1:8 Buggy

Following the showing of a ‘Prototype’ Inferno MP11 at the recent 25th anniversary of the Kyosho Masters, the Japanese manufacturer has released official images of their new 1:8 Buggy kit offering.  The first full model change since the MP10 launched in January 2019, while continuous updates have kept the MP10 updated, the MP11 takes a leap forward with an all-new design.  Key changes include a newly developed main chassis, revised suspension and drivetrain systems, and an all-new body — all engineered for elite racing performance.  One of the most significant changes is the revised front/rear weight distribution. With a more front-biased balance compared to the MP10, the MP11 delivers remarkably smooth handling that reduces driver stress.  Coupled with optimised suspension geometry, the MP11 also achieves higher cornering speeds.  The range of adjustable settings has been greatly expanded, and workability has been significantly improved — critical advantages for adapting to different track sizes and surfaces around the world.  The MP11 also debuts a completely redesigned body and a new rear wing with matching wing stays, offering high-level aerodynamic performance perfectly tuned to the chassis.

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June 2, 2025

Berton wins 25th edition of Kyosho Masters

Riccardo Berton took the Nitro Buggy win at the Kyosho Masters, this year’s event marking the 25th anniversary of the iconic Japanese manufacturer’s flagship annual event.  With almost 200 Kyosho drivers plus JQ making the trip to the RC94 track in France, where they got to see the new MP11 Prototype in person, in Elite qualifying it was Berton who took the TQ ahead of Reno Savoya, Marco Baruffolo and Phi-Long Nguyen.  With Berton and Savoya winning their respective Semi Finals, it was the 3-time European Champion who would line up on pole on home soil.  With Berton starting P2, American Ryan Lutz, only 12th after qualifier, had a great Semi Final to secure P3 on the grid ahead Baruffolo and 13-year-old Nguyen.  Over the 45-minute final, Berton set the fastest lap of the race to win by 2-laps over last weekend’s Kyosho Italia Meeting winner Baruffolo.  With second through 5th all finishing on the same lap, back to back FEMCA 1:8 Offroad Champion Nguyen claimed the final podium step just ahead of Savoya with Lutz in fifth.  In eBuggy it was Savoya who took the TQ and win ahead of Italian duo Berton and Baruffolo.

Image: Riccardo Berton [Facebook]

May 29, 2025

Kyosho MP11 Prototype – First Images

With Kyosho celebrating the 25th annual Kyosho Masters at the RC94 track in France this weekend, the Japanese manufacturer has used the opportunity to release images of a prototype of the upcoming Inferno MP11.  Revealing the new buggy to racers at their flagship annual race today, the Inferno MP platform has been a staple of the Kyosho’s racing kit offerings since the 1:8 Buggy was first released in 1991.  Over the last 34-years it has been a competitive force in racing with this marks 15-years since the platform won a World Championship title – US driver Cody King taking his MP9 to victory in Thailand, his then team-mate Jared Tebo having dominated qualifying to take the TQ.  You can view the Facebook unveil video here

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April 22, 2025

ABC winners Lutz & Kato bolster Philippine Masters entry

Two of the winners from last year’s Asian Buggy Championships are both set to return at the Philippine Masters later this month with Kyosho’s Ryan Lutz and Infinity’s Kouki Kato bolstering the Manila events already impressive international entry.  The biggest edition Philippine Masters yet is the second round of the four round Cayote backed Asian Buggy Championships with last year’s New Zealand round winner Lutz returning to the Circulo Verde Race Track while ABC Indonesia winner Kato will get to experience the famed track for the first time.  The 13th running of Asia’s biggest annual 1:8 Offroad race meeting, Lutz said, ‘I am so excited to be returning to the Philippine Masters for a second time.  Now knowing what to expect, I can arrive with a set-up that should be very close and with the correct tire compound and tread pattern that I will need to succeed.  I can’t wait to compete again with some of the World’s best on one of the most beautiful R/C tracks in the World.’  Ahead of the Japanese driver’s Philippine Masters debut Kato said, ‘I’m excited to race on that amazing track for the first time! I look forward to seeing you all there.’

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

April 4, 2025

Kanai & Haas F1 Team enjoy RC at Japanese F1 Grand Prix

It has become a bit of a tradition at the Japanese F1 Grand Prix with former 1:8 Buggy World Champion and legendary Kyosho chassis designer Yuichi Kanai bringing RC on to the grid at Suzuka, and this year he was sharing the experience with the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team.  Bringing along three nitro powered Inferno buggies, Kanai was once again joined by Esteban Ocon, who has kicked off his last three Japanese Grand Prix weekends by driving RC cars, and his new Haas team-mate Oliver Bearman.  With both Ocon and Bearman both grinning as they raced each other, Ocon having to jump out of the way of one of the buggies, Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu also gave it a go.  With Ocon handing over his radio to his team boss, the French F1 driver gave him tips on driving which he seemed to pick up relatively quickly.  With Haas sharing the occasion on its social media, both images and a video, it was all good promotion for RC racing.

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