What Are Pedal Go Karts?
In the world of kids ride on toys, pedal go karts fit somewhere between a bicycle and a pedal-powered soapbox racer. You can get very basic pedal go karts suitable for kids as young as 24 months and you can find more fully featured pedal go karts with multiple gears, all steel construction and and high performance tires for older kids.
Advantages of Pedal Go Karts
When compared to electric power or even gasoline engine ride-ons, pedal go karts hold their own. They are a great option for parents and young people that are fitness conscious and have exercise as a priority during recreation hours. And even for older kids that appreciate speed, higher end pedal go karts driven by anyone with decent leg strength will probably outrun most ride on electric cars other than those with huge batteries and power trains that go for thousands of dollars.
What’s Available in Pedal Go Karts
Pedal go karts have a sleek look that kids will appreciate. Prices vary depending on the type of go kart you choose, but they range from under $100 to around $1,300 for something high end like the Kettler Kettcar – Nevada K6 XG.
The Nevada K6 XG is the biggest kids racing car that Kettler makes. It features an all steel frame with powder coating to resist scratches, all-terrain tires, 7 speed shifter, freewheel lever, pivoting front suspension, adjustable seat, two wheel breaking system controlled by a hand brake, fully-enclosed chain drive, sport steering wheel, aerodynamic front bumper and more. It’s almost 5 ft. from front to back and 29 inches wide. The size coupled with the adjustable racing seat and 400 lb. weight capacity assures that the Nevada K6 XG is one of the pedal go karts that’s right for even the biggest kids or adults.
If you’re looking for something equally decked out but appropriate for a younger child, the Berg Toys Jeep Wrangler Pedal Go-Kart has the look and some of the same features of a real Jeep.
The Berg Jeep Wrangler’s black powder coated steel frame and off-road tires give it that Jeep look and feel. It features automatic freewheel so the pedals don’t keep spinning while the go kart is moving unless the driver keeps pedaling. Like a real off-roading Jeep, these pedal go karts have a roll bar for added safety and stability as well as an actual spare tire that mounts on the back.
If you’re looking for a pedal go cart that’s got the look and feel of real sports car, check out this Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 Pedal Car.
This replica is made in Italy with a license from Lamborghini so the details are all there. It’s for drivers who are a maximum of 3ft. 6 inches tall and 65 lbs. It’s made with strong and flexible polystyrene and polyethylene.
These are just a few of the many pedal go karts available, but if you’re looking for something different, there many others to choose from including powered ride on toys.