whats a good go kart for a 8 yr old?

Question

its hard shopping, cause i dont want anything too little or not safe but it seems the only thing that fits his legs is a 50 cc.. what brands are good and do u think there is a difference in he hammerhead vs subaru moters ? and is there a size difference between the 50 cc and say a 90 cc?

john paul just so u know i live in the country and have 22 1/2 acres of land ,plus we all bike ride ,i was looking for something new for then (three children ) and even if they did ride on the road like i said it is the country there are now laws out here and there are no traffic either .. thanks for answering but wow your kinda rude about it...

Answer 1

There are many choices available out there. Being on 22 1/2 acres, you'll want a "yard cart"....big knobby tires. Briggs & Straton or Tecumseh 5hp are two great engines to look for. If you feel that it's too fast for your 8 year old, install a govenor on the carb. Talk to the person where you buy the cart from as to which one is best. There are different govenors that will decreese the speed/power to different degrees. As for being too young, or loosing interst, the PKA (Premier Karting Association) has racing groups that start at age 5. My nephews statred racing around 8 or 9 years old and have stuck with it ever since. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

GO KARTING is fun and very unsafe. Being so low the karts are not seen very well by cars. even if the kid says I won't drive in on the road? They will be playing in the street. 8 years old is to young to have your kid smashed by traffic. Most small cheep fun karts run well with a 5 horse power Subaru lark engine. Expect the child to loose interest after only one year or so. 8 years old should be out riding his or her bicycle you get out there too! You have to teach them respect for traffic and the laws about driving a motorized vehicle on the street is illegal