Four-stroke engines can be standard air-cooled industrial based engines, sometimes with small modifications, developing from about 5 to 20 hp.without driver.Īmusement park go-karts can be powered by four-stroke engines or electric motors, while racing karts use small two-stroke or four-stroke engines. Professionally raced karts typically weigh 165 – 175 lbs. Shifter karts have dual master cylinders, one for the front and one for the rear and are adjustable to allow for front/rear bias changes. Front disc brakes are used in most shifter kart classes and are increasingly popular in other classes however, certain classes do not allow them. The best chassis allow for stiffening bars at the rear, front and side to be added or removed according to race conditions.īraking is achieved by a disc brake mounted on the rear axle. Temperature of the track can also affect handling and may prompt additional chassis adjustments. Typically, for dry conditions a stiffer chassis is preferable, while in wet or other poor traction conditions, a more flexible chassis may work better. The stiffness of the chassis enables different handling characteristics for different circumstances. Offset chassis are used for left-turn-only speedway racing.
The chassis are made of chrome moly tubing. Find out all about the features of the typical go kart and how simple but thrilling they are to drive!