{"id":7949,"date":"2026-03-08T13:13:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T13:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/?p=7949"},"modified":"2026-03-20T10:12:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:12:30","slug":"is-kyosho-fazer-mk2-a-clone-of-tamiya-tt-02","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/?p=7949","title":{"rendered":"Is Kyosho Fazer MK2 a clone of Tamiya TT-02?"},"content":{"rendered":"

No, the Kyosho Fazer MK2 is not a clone of the Tamiya TT-02. While both are 1\/10 scale, four-wheel drive, shaft-driven on-road cars that serve a similar purpose in the hobby, they are fundamentally different platforms designed with different philosophies. The Fazer MK2 is Kyosho’s original design and a direct competitor to the TT-02, not a copy.<\/p>\n

The confusion is understandable because they occupy the same entry-level to intermediate touring car space, but a closer look reveals they are quite different under the body shell. The table below breaks down their key differences.<\/p>\n

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Feature<\/th>\nTamiya TT-02<\/th>\nKyosho Fazer MK2<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Chassis Material<\/strong><\/td>\nABS Plastic<\/td>\nGlass-reinforced 66 Nylon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Typical Format<\/strong><\/td>\nKit (requires assembly and electronics)<\/td>\nReadyset (pre-assembled with electronics included)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stock Motor<\/strong><\/td>\n540-size “Silver Can” style<\/td>\n550-size G14L with internal cooling fan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steering System<\/strong><\/td>\nUnbraced, plastic-on-plastic design<\/td>\nBraced and covered bellcrank design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stock Shocks<\/strong><\/td>\nFriction dampers (on basic kits)<\/td>\nOil-filled dampers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hardware<\/strong><\/td>\nPhillips head screws<\/td>\nPrimarily hex head screws<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wheelbase<\/strong><\/td>\n257mm (standard touring car)<\/td>\n260mm (standard), 274mm (long)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Design Philosophy and Intended Use<\/h2>\n

Tamiya TT-02<\/strong>: The TT-02 is designed as a kit-building experience first and a high-performance car second. Its popularity stems from its low entry price, massive aftermarket support, and the fact you can build it from a box of parts. It is an adaptable, simple platform that you are expected to build and modify yourself. Many enthusiasts appreciate it as a blank canvas for customization, with the building process being half the enjoyment.<\/p>\n

Kyosho Fazer MK2<\/strong>: The Fazer MK2 is designed as a Ready-to-Run performer. It comes out of the box with better components, including a powerful 550 motor and oil-filled shocks, with the goal of providing a superior driving experience immediately. The chassis uses higher-grade nylon plastic and a better-engineered steering system for less slop and better straight-line tracking. It is for the user who wants to spend more time driving and less time building and troubleshooting.<\/p>\n

Original Designs, Different Strengths<\/h2>\n

The Fazer MK2 is Kyosho’s original answer to the same market need that Tamiya addresses with the TT-02. They are functional equivalents or rivals, but not a clone.<\/p>\n

The TT-02’s strength lies in its simplicity, adaptability, and the enjoyment of building and hopping it up with countless aftermarket parts. It serves as a fantastic platform for learning the mechanics of RC cars and for customizing to your heart’s content.<\/p>\n

The Fazer MK2’s strength is its superior out-of-the-box driving quality, better materials, and being a complete, ready-to-go package. It requires minimal preparation before you’re on the road, making it ideal for those who prioritize driving over building.<\/p>\n

So, if you love building and tuning, the TT-02 is a classic blank canvas. If you just want a car that drives great from the first time you turn it on, the Fazer MK2 is the more polished choice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

No, the Kyosho Fazer MK2 is not a clone of the Tamiya TT-02. While both are 1\/10 scale, four-wheel drive, shaft-driven on-road cars that serve a similar purpose in the hobby, they are fundamentally different platforms designed with different philosophies. The Fazer MK2 is Kyosho’s original design and a direct competitor to the TT-02, not […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7950,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[146,129],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7949"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7949"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7949\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7963,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7949\/revisions\/7963"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/7950"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7949"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7949"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7949"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}