Yikong DF8 YK8081 1/8 Short Course Blue

Desert Domination, Downsized - The Yikong YK8081 DF8 DESERT FIGHTER.

Wide, aggressive and ready to run out of the box. The Yikong DF8 is a 1/8 scale 4WD short course truck that comes alive exactly where things get dusty, rough and fast. At 659 mm long and 340 mm wide it plants itself firmly on the track, and thanks to the realistic short course body with mud flaps and LED lighting it looks seriously good doing it. This is a truck for desert trails, dirt roads, gravel and the bash spot around the corner.

Underneath the body sits a well thought-out racing setup. The high-strength nylon composite chassis is considerably lighter than an all-metal build and shrugs off hard landings without warping. The 3674 brushless motor with 2800KV and the waterproof 120A ESC already deliver over 70 km/h on 3S, while 4S pushes you well beyond 85 km/h. Four-wheel independent suspension, front and rear sway bars and big-bore aluminium oil-filled shocks keep the DF8 tracking cleanly through it all.

Top Features & Highlights

• Nylon Composite Chassis: High-strength and lightweight - more agility with full impact resistance, ideal for aggressive bashing.
• Brushless Power 3S/4S: 3674 motor (2800KV) with 120A waterproof ESC (WP-10BL120), XT60 connector.
• Four-Wheel Independent Suspension: Reinforced lower control arms, aluminium arm mounts front and rear, plus sway bars on both axles.
• Factory-Tuned Aluminium Oil Shocks: Big-bore design - the balance between damping and reserve for jumps is dialled in from the factory.
• Tough Drivetrain: Telescopic driveshafts front and rear, dog bone centre shaft, steel differential gears and fully bearing-supported drivetrain and steering.
• 40KG High-Torque Servo: Metal gears, waterproof - fast response and the muscle to handle the steering loads of a 1/8 scale truck.
• 2.4GHz 6-Channel Radio with Gyro: The built-in gyro adds stability at high speed and on loose surfaces - a real help for beginners too.
• Easy Maintenance: The body is secured by a strap and folds completely flat to the side - the entire chassis is exposed in seconds.
• Mud Flaps as Standard: Keep sand and dirt out of the chassis - less wear, less cleaning.
• Two Battery Compartments (175 x 49 mm): Room for serious packs with balanced weight distribution.

Technical Specifications

Box Contents

Pre-assembled YK8081 DF8 1/8 scale 4WD short course truck (RTR), painted body, 2.4GHz transmitter with gyro, manual. (Still required: 3S or 4S LiPo battery with XT60 connector, suitable charger and 4x AA batteries for the transmitter)