Go Kart : What is it?
| Go karts are the open, four-wheeled vehicles used in kart racing. They have small wheels made of aluminum or magnesium alloy and frames made of steel. They have open seats that allow drivers to sit near just a few inches off the ground. They are built for sprint, endurance, and speedway racing on karting tracks or off-road sites. Go karts are available in standard, off road, and electric models. They are powered by batteries.
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Kinds of Go Karts include the following: |
Standard go karts
- Standard go karts have powerful engines of up to 6.5 horsepower (hp).
- They have torque converter drives and dual wheel drives for driving on sand, mud, and hills.
- They have double seats that can be adjusted by sliders.
- They have retractable seat belts.
- They have a maximum speed of 32 miles per hour (mph).
Off road go karts
- Off road go karts are driven by chains.
- They run on four-stroke engines.
- They have reverse gears and automatic CVT transmissions.
- Key switches activate the electric starters that ignite the motors.
- They have a high ground clearance.
- They are ideal for traversing river beds, sand dunes, and other rugged terrain.
Electric go karts
- Electric go karts have durable steel bodies.
- They are powered by several rechargeable lead acid batteries that can provide up to 45 minutes of nonstop driving.
- They can go as fast as 12 mph.
- They have a weight capacity of 120 pounds.
- They are ideal for young drivers.
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High ground clearance: For use outside official go kart tracks, choose an off-road go kart with a high ground clearance of at least six inches that allows you to maneuver better on roads with bumps or potholes.
Controls: Before purchasing a go kart, take it out for a test drive first to check if everything is working properly especially the signal lights, parking brake, headlights, and kill switch.
Weight capacity: Choose a go kart with a weight capacity of 120 pounds for youth drivers and 200 pounds or more for adult drivers.
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