The web asks questions (about karting), TKART answers (episode 2): everything you always wanted to know about kart engines
Jacopo Colombo
10 August 2023
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After answering the most sought after curiosities by web users regarding the world of karting (you can find them in this "True or False | the web asks questions (about karting): TKART answers (episode 1)"), we have analysed the most common questions (but also the most particular) about kart engines (especially 2-stroke ones). To select them we used special digital tools, which allowed us to track down very technical questions, but also real curiosities. We have answered them all, giving priority to Racing karts (the most widespread compared to all other types: Dirt Kart, Oval Kart, etc.). Here is the list of topics we covered:
1. HOW FAST DOES A 250CC GO-KART ENGINE GO? OVER 200 KM/H
2. WHAT IS THE FASTEST GO-KART ENGINE? DEFINITELY A 2-STROKE
3. HOW MUCH HORSEPOWER DOES A 125CC GO-KART ENGINE HAVE? MORE THAN 40 HP
4. GO KART 2-STROKE VS 4 STROKE, 4-STROKE KART ARE MUCH BETTER
5. CAN YOU USE A LAWN MOWER ENGINE FOR A GO-KART?
6. CAN YOU PUT REVERSE ON A GO-KART?
If you are a novice kart driver, you will find the (reliable) answers you are looking for. If, on the other hand, you are practically or actually an experienced kart driver, do not hesitate to enhance this article by inserting your specific knowledge about these topics in the "Contributions" section at the end of the article. The TKART community, which counts tens of thousands of fans, will be grateful to you.
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HOW FAST DOES A 250CC GO-KART ENGINE GO? OVER 200 KM/H
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Specifically in regard to 2-stroke engines, when referring to engines with a displacement of 250 cc, they are generally those installed on Superkarts. What is a Superkart? It is a class of "Racing" kart (for more detail read "Dossier | The ultimate guide: how to start with go-karts") with very powerful engines, with over 90 hp of power and able to reach incredible speeds (among the promoters of this class there is also one of the most famous personalities in the history of karting: Martin Hines. Who is he? To find out more, read "VIP & Kart | Martin Hines: the incredible story of "Mr. Karting"). To give you a better understanding, it is not difficult to find videos on the internet of kart drivers on the track with their karts easily exceeding the 200 km/h barrier. Superkarts generally reach speeds of around 220-230 km/h. Indeed, on fast circuits and with adequate gear ratios, with more extreme engines and with power that reaches up to 98 hp, they can reach 270 km/h. Still not convinced and needing tangible proof? We advise you, then, to read this "Once in a Lifetime | Challenge in the Dolomites: 250cc Kart vs LaFerrari Aperta".
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