The right 125cc

[coby]

hey, looking a for a 125cc motor for a new go cart build.. not sure on what brands/types are best.. could use some help!

 

[landuse]

There is no real "right" engine to get. Any decent 125 will do fine

Welcome to the forum

 

[fowler]

The Honda postie bikes have there own legend about how indestructible they are

I think they are Honda CT 125

Just remember a second hand brand name Honda, Yamaha ect will usually be better than a Chinese new one

 

[HaM551]

dont forget about parts you might need, it is best to look for a engine that has cheap parts and lots of parts rather than expensive parts which are few and far between, obviously, but its still something to keep in mind.

 

[fowler]

Cheap parts and easy to find are two very differant things

The Chinese engines are dirt cheap
But u can never find parts and they stop making parts once they release a newer engine

Everyone has a Honda shop near by and although parts are more expensive they come with a warranty and quality
Also they keep making parts for engines dateing back 20yrs (officially)
But u can still get parts for engines older than that

 

[anderkart]

hey, looking a for a 125cc motor for a new go cart build.. not sure on what brands/types are best.. could use some help!

I think It really depends on what type of kart your building, and your budget:

If you can afford it, and you'll be installing the engine on a racekart, I'd definetly use a Honda CR125.

But If its a budget-build on a homemade (or a funkart) frame. I'd go with whatever engine you can find a good deal on

 

[jdmkid]

if your stuck on getting a 125, id get a cr125.