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LEGO Technic 8422 Circuit Shock Racer / V-Twin Super Bike

1995311 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 8422 Circuit Shock Racer / V-Twin Super Bike

Specifications

Set number8422
Release year1995
Piece count311
Minifigures0
ThemeTechnic
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8422 Circuit Shock Racer / V-Twin Super Bike, released in 1995 as part of the Technic line, has 311 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 85 different lots, across 7 colors.

Inventory of set 8422

The inventory of set 8422 lists 311 pieces, spare parts excluded: 85 different lots (one shape in one color) for 74 part shapes. The box also contains 11 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 8422

Main color: light gray, making up 40% of the parts, followed by black (35%) and red (18%).

ColorPartsShare
Light Gray12340%
Black10835%
Red5718%
White92.9%
Dark Gray72.3%
Trans-Yellow41.3%
Trans-Red20.6%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Special4815%
Technic Bushes4113%
Technic Pins3712%
Technic Axles3712%
Plates278.7%
Technic Beams247.7%

Most common parts in set 8422

63 of the 74 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 8422

3 part shapes in set 8422 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

PartColor
Tyre 81.6 x 14.2 Motorcycle Z Racing Tread 6596Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom and Headlight Print 2654pr0007Black
Sticker Sheet for Set 8422-1 169785

Rebuilding set 8422 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8422 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

No similarly sized set goes above 56%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 8422 within its line

With 311 pieces, set 8422 ranks #251 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #25. That is less than half the average Technic set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 8422 Circuit Shock Racer / V-Twin Super Bike have?

LEGO set 8422 Circuit Shock Racer / V-Twin Super Bike has 311 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Technic theme.

What year was LEGO set 8422 released?

Set 8422 Circuit Shock Racer / V-Twin Super Bike was released in 1995 and belongs to the Technic theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8422?

LEGO set 8422 Circuit Shock Racer / V-Twin Super Bike does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8422?

The instructions for LEGO set 8422 Circuit Shock Racer / V-Twin Super Bike can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8422.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8422?

Light gray, with 123 out of 311 pieces, or 40%. Next come black (35%) and red (18%).

How many different parts does set 8422 contain?

Set 8422 has 85 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 74 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type II [X Opening] in light gray, with 32 copies.

Does LEGO set 8422 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tyre 81.6 x 14.2 Motorcycle Z Racing Tread.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8422?

Set 8485 Control Centre / Control II, released in 1995: it supplies 56%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number8422
Release year1995
ThemeTechnic
Piece count311
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30