i am after buying a go kart for my14 year old son because he recently went camalot with school and lovd the go karts and i have seen one on ebay. these are the details. is it good? if not what shall i look for in go karts? and what does it mean by 49cc?also can he drive it in council fields?
Engine 49cc
Max. Speed Up to 30mph (approx)
Brake Rear Single vented disk
Max. Load 100kg
Transmission Automatic
Starter Pull start
Dimensions 106 x 55 x 75 cm (LWH)
Weight 30kg
2006-07-19 09:31:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
You talking racing kart or playing-around kart? Racing karts commonly go 50-70 mph (even for 14 year olds). My 10 year old races and they go 50+ every race, and the adult classes that I race are 60-70 mph. Racing karts are going to run you about $2500-3000 to get started in. Visit www.gokartracing.com for more info. If you just want a play kart, I'm not real informed on those.
2006-07-20 15:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by Kat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
49cc is the engine size but I'm not sure if that considered suitable for a kart. Look at it in terms of road cars, that can commonly be described as having a two litre engine has around 2000cc (give or take).
The karts i went on recently had a 'claimed' top speed of 45mph but I would say 30 is plenty for a 14yr old.
Also, is it a track kart? (does it have smooth tyres and is it low to the ground?) if so I'm not too sure how it would run on a field, might be best doing a search for local karting track near you to see if you could take the kart there, as for the legalities of driving on council property I'm unsure but would say that your local council probable wouldn't like it.
2006-07-19 16:40:28 · answer #2 · answered by SiC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably had a Honda GX300 series engine or a Briggs&Scrappem
About 10~14hp but can be governed for lower rpm/speed.
the 49cc is probably too small size wise, 106cm is just over 3ft 4in
long. cart he used was probably 5ft long or little more for stability
2006-07-20 06:25:39 · answer #3 · answered by 1crazypj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a 14 year old would laugh at that kart it sounds like a toy
2006-07-19 16:38:51 · answer #4 · answered by stevefirestorm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I seen one at my local lawnmower shop but it goes too fast for a 14 yr old! it goes to 60 mph! i really dont remember the name!
2006-07-19 16:38:00 · answer #5 · answered by seedo122 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds a bit small for a 14 year old, but maybe he's a little guy.
In which case it sounds fine.
2006-07-19 16:52:32 · answer #6 · answered by Martin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah
2006-07-20 19:46:45 · answer #7 · answered by cookedermott 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋