Finding the right petrol go kart is sometimes as easy as picking up a catalogue.
If you’ve owned one before, and know exactly what it is that you want, you shouldn’t have too many issues picking out the perfect model. What happens, though, if you haven’t bought one, or are unaware of the different types and situations that you can use them in?
If this sounds like you, the first goal that you want to accomplish is to determine the attitude of whoever will be driving the vehicle. Realistically judge your child’s character, or your own for that matter, and determine whether or not they are responsible enough to handle owning a petrol go kart. If they aren’t, you might want to consider starting them out on an electric model. There are three main types of petrol powered go karts to choose from.
Street And Yard Karts
These types of go karts are highly recommended for beginners to cut their teeth on. Yard karts are a lot more forgiving of errors than taking the vehicle off road, or at high speeds around a race track. They’re often speed governed at 20mph, and include great braking systems and seat belts, which make your family a lot safer while operating the kart.
Off Road Dune Buggies
When you’re ready to venture into uncharted territory, the off road style dune buggy karts are perfect. Typically seating two people, with seat belts, upgraded brakes, and roll cage, safety is a priority during the construction process. Bigger wheels, tires, and a larger motor help propel the buggy through even the thickest terrain, truly broadening the distances that your family can travel before getting bored of riding. The maintenance on these types of petrol go karts is higher than yard karts, and must be accounted for.
High Performance Racing Karts
If your family members have a passion for go karts, and want to delve even deeper into the sport, high performance petrol racing go karts are excellent. Usually equipped with high revving 2 stroke motors, these speed demons can sling your children around the track at extremely high speeds if they are prepared.
The highest level of care and attention to safety must be taken when you allow your family members on these types of vehicles, because the speeds associated with racing go karts is proportionate to the level of injuries sustained should an accident happen on the track. Racing petrol go karts is a very expensive hobby, so you must also be prepared to see the receipt costs of allowing your family to enter into the sport.