Kids Go Karts
Kids go karts are hugely popular, not only in the US but around the world. Go karts have been around since the mid-1950s and, although the designs and features have become more sophisticated (many have high quality features like role bars, disc brakes and reverse gears), the basic idea remains the same as demonstrated by the picture below.
The kart above, widely believed to be the original prototype kart, was designed and built by Art Ingels. Ingels has been dubbed the “father of karting” and is credited with the invention of the go kart. Modern kids go karts like the one below, as you can see, still keep the same concept.
Kids Go Karts – Modern Karting
Go kart tracks can now be found in just about every major city. Track Karts are designed to look operate like mini flat track racing cars. The tires are wide and relatively smooth and the wheel base is wide to allow the karts to go around turns at higher speeds. But just like every kart is not a kart for kids, track karting is not the only modern application of kids go karts.
There are also several models of kids go karts such as those made by Manco (American SportWorks), Goped and other manufacturers that are designed for off track and even off road operation.
Go-Ped Super Go Quad
There are also other vehicles like ATVs, Four-Wheelers and mini bikes that, while not your traditional kids go karts, fall into the same category of automotive adventure sport vehicle.
Kids Go Karts For Sale
The Go-Ped Super Go Quad 46 Gas Powered Mini-Kart (pictured above) is one of the higher end kids go karts. Go-Ped, known for well engineered karts, has created a winner with the Go Quad 46. Capable of speeds up to 30 miles per hour, the 4 1/2 horsepower engine provides a lot of power. Features like 6″ solid rubber tires, fold down seat for easy gas tank access and rear axle drive and braking add to the quality. It sells here for around $895.
Go-Ped Super Go Quad 46 Full Specifications:
- Engine model: GP460RS
- Engine displacement: 45.7cc
- Engine power: 4.5 horsepower
- Engine ignition: Electronic
- Engine cutoff: Steering wheel kill switch
- Carburetor: Walbro
- Transmission: Centrifugal clutch/chain drive
- Drive: Live Axle
- Fuel: Gas and 2-cycle oil @ 25:1
- Fuel capacity: 1 liter
- Max speed: 28 to 30 mph
- Handlebar: Includes throttle, brake, kill switch, and adjustable steering
- Frame: Patented aircraft-quality Chromyl frame
- 6-inch solid Go-Active rubber replaceable tires
- Rims: Mach 12 reinforced high-impact polymer rims
- Front brake: N/A
- Rear brake: Full rear axle caliper brake
- Seat: Folding seat for easy access to gas tank and engine
- Max load: 400 pounds
- Dimensions: 29 by 17 by 44 inches (W x H x D)
- Dry weight: 42 pounds
Also from Goped is the Gas Powered Full Suspension 4-Wheeled Trail Ripper Quad.
The Trail Ripper features the same engine as the Go Quad 46 and many of the same features. It’s knobby tires and higher center of gravity give it a look and feel of it’s own. Made for riding trails, the Trail Ripper weighs almost twice as much as the Go Quad. It sells here for around $1,455.
Go-Ped 4-Wheeled Trail Ripper Full Specifications:
- Engine model: GP460RS
- Engine description: Single cylinder, 2 stroke, air cooled
- Engine displacement: 45.7cc
- Engine power: 4.5 horsepower
- Engine ignition: Electronic
- Engine cutoff: Steering wheel kill switch
- Carburetion: Walbro
- Transmission: Centrifugal clutch/chain drive
- Drive: Live axle
- Fuel: Gas and 2-cycle oil @ 25:1
- Fuel capacity: 1.5 liters
- Max speed: 28 to 30 mph
- Handlebar: Includes throttle, brake, kill switch, and adjustable steering
- Frame: Extreme-duty, aircraft-quality 4130 Chromyl frame
- Front suspension: Independent 10-inch travel CIDLI suspension
- Rear suspension: 10-inch travel CIDLI suspension
- Capacity: 400 pounds
- Tires: 11-inch Badlands knobby tires
- Rims: Magnesium
- Front brake: N/A
- Rear brake: Full rear axle “Mad Dog” disc braking system
- Folding: Folding seat for easy access to gas tank and engine
- Dimensions: 49 by 25 by 39 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 80 pounds
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