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

Specifications
| Set number | 8422 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1995 |
| Piece count | 311 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download 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%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Gray | 123 | 40% | |
| Black | 108 | 35% | |
| Red | 57 | 18% | |
| White | 9 | 2.9% | |
| Dark Gray | 7 | 2.3% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 4 | 1.3% | |
| Trans-Red | 2 | 0.6% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Special | 48 | 15% | |
| Technic Bushes | 41 | 13% | |
| Technic Pins | 37 | 12% | |
| Technic Axles | 37 | 12% | |
| Plates | 27 | 8.7% | |
| Technic Beams | 24 | 7.7% |
Most common parts in set 8422
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type II [X Opening] 4265b | Light Gray | 32 |
| Technic Link 3711a | Black | 30 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin with Stud Connector 2825 | Red | 14 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 12 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Light Gray | 12 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Light Gray | 11 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Gray | 9 |
| Technic Axle 2 3704 | Black | 8 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 8 |
| Technic Axle 6 3706 | Black | 8 |
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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Tyre 81.6 x 14.2 Motorcycle Z Racing Tread 6596 | Black |
| Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom and Headlight Print 2654pr0007 | Black |
| 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:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8485 Control Centre / Control II | 56% | 1,067 | 1995 |
| 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane | 55% | 863 | 1995 |
| 8286 3 In 1 Car / Amphipower | 49% | 726 | 1996 |
| 8456 Fiber Optic Multi Set / Multi Racer Set (with Fibre Optics) | 48% | 406 | 1996 |
| 8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit | 46% | 439 | 1995 |
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.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8412 Nighthawk / Sky Wasp1995 · 287 pieces
8440 Formula Flash1995 · 418 pieces
8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit1995 · 439 pieces
8235 Front End Loader1995 · 166 pieces
8225 Road Rally V / Super Kart1995 · 97 pieces
8210 Nitro Bike GTX / GTX 5001995 · 86 pieces
8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane1995 · 863 pieces
8485 Control Centre / Control II1995 · 1,067 pieces
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