Road_Runner
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Having bought a new Yama Buggy just recently, which I am pleased with (apart from the wheel hub issue) on these models, I have been looking at the HPI Baja 5B and the cheaper clones of this model. A genuine HPI Baja was out of the question, due to the price, so I decided to look at the cheaper options of the KM and Rovan models.
Out of the two, I think that the Rovan comes out tops as far as I can see. There are quite a few different spec models for both the KM and Rovan, depending on how much you are willing to spend. There is a full alloy version of the Rovan with a 36 cc engine, but only this ships from the Rovan USA store, and the postage to the UK adds another £300 on top of the £800 + price tag for the model itself.
Then we come to the model in question, which is available in two different colour schemes. One model has Orange alloy parts/black nylon parts, and the other model comes with Apple Green alloy parts/white nylon parts. Both have the same 32.5 cc engine and all metal chrome plated roll cages and both come with alloy road wheels with all terrain tyres, plus a digital 3 channel led screen transmitter.
The UK price of these are £585 and are available from various sellers on Ebay with additional postage costs, approx £20 within the UK.
Here is my new Rovan Baja 5B in Apple Green Alloy Spec with White nylon wishbones etc. These are really made from strong nylon/pvc and are pretty thick as well. Just waiting for some decent weather to give it a run.
Enjoy the photos.
Out of the two, I think that the Rovan comes out tops as far as I can see. There are quite a few different spec models for both the KM and Rovan, depending on how much you are willing to spend. There is a full alloy version of the Rovan with a 36 cc engine, but only this ships from the Rovan USA store, and the postage to the UK adds another £300 on top of the £800 + price tag for the model itself.
Then we come to the model in question, which is available in two different colour schemes. One model has Orange alloy parts/black nylon parts, and the other model comes with Apple Green alloy parts/white nylon parts. Both have the same 32.5 cc engine and all metal chrome plated roll cages and both come with alloy road wheels with all terrain tyres, plus a digital 3 channel led screen transmitter.
The UK price of these are £585 and are available from various sellers on Ebay with additional postage costs, approx £20 within the UK.
Here is my new Rovan Baja 5B in Apple Green Alloy Spec with White nylon wishbones etc. These are really made from strong nylon/pvc and are pretty thick as well. Just waiting for some decent weather to give it a run.
Enjoy the photos.
