go kart engine

[stephenm2682]

hi, what engines are better for a go kart, the cheaper option.
how expensive is an electric motor? thanks

 

[modelengineer]

Electric is, generally, WAY more expensive, slower, and you need time to recharge the batteries, which are really expensive and heavy. Unless you are really set on making it electric, I wouldn't bother.

I don't know where you are, but if there are a lot of second hand Briggs 5hp flatheads out there they can be quite cheap. Otherwise a Honda Clone engine.
Bike engines are the best if you can find one for cheap.

 

[stephenm2682]

thanks for the help. i am in the uk.

 

[Phatvortex]

Hi mate, you can pick up a gx200 clone off ebay here for about 80 quid, or look for bike motors as said above.

 

[stephenm2682]

hi mate, had a look but priced over £150
ill keep looking for a bike engine...kawasaki ninja

 

[modelengineer]

Ninja would be a good choice for a road kart, but it would not be all that great off road. You want a large single cylinder or a V-twin for the extra low down torque.

 

[r_chez_08]

i bought my honda clone from ebay for £70inc postage used once. the second time i used it though the recoil broke...
most gx200 clones are about £90, just type in 6.5hp engine.
here is my engine new http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-6-5HP-MOT...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

 

[stephenm2682]

how about moped(scooter) engine? just tryin to find best options instead of throwing money at it.
how fast would either a 50cc engine or 6.5hp go? does it need to be honda?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/honda-cb250-s...14&_trkparms=72:1689|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

 

[stephenm2682]

bump

 

[r_chez_08]

it doesnt need to be honda, can be clone or any other makes.

 

[Buick455]

how about moped(scooter) engine? just tryin to find best options instead of throwing money at it.
how fast would either a 50cc engine or 6.5hp go? does it need to be honda?

No, it doesn’t need to be Honda, you could use a horizontal clone engine (looks like a Honda, swaps parts with a Honda, but isn't a Honda) they come in all sorts a flavors like blue, yellow, and red & white & they are 1/3 of the price.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96549

 

[r_chez_08]

i am using a clone on my kart. in my opinion they are the best 4 stroke for your money