Thread: Reliable 125cc shifter?

I'd like to start this post off by saying I'm new to the forums, so... hey.

I have an amount of racing experience, and, well... I just can't get enough of it. I've mostly played virtual racing games (such as the NASCAR simulator at the Mall of America here in Minnesota), but I have a bit of karting experience as well. I've gone to Thunder Alley (an indoor track) 3 times, raced against my friends, and always lapped each of them at least 3 times. I've also gone to many outdoor tracks, but for some reason all the karts seem really slow. At one outdoor track, there was a speed reader thing on a straightaway, and it said I was going 45 (and yes, it was reading correctly. I checked the next lap by slowing down). Felt more like 4.5. Basically what I'm trying to say is that racing kinda comes naturally to me, and I'm not afraid of the risks like I am with most other things (but I'm still cautious). It's one of the only things I really like to do, but my family has never had the money to get me into it. However, this summer I'm going to be making enough to buy a 125cc shifter kart. I've spent hours, maybe days, searching about 50 to 70 different websites for the right kart for me, but I just can't find any. I'm actually having trouble finding sites that actually sell carts. So, here's my question... Which 125cc shifter kart is a nice, reliable machine that costs up to 9k max?

Thanks,
~Vertigo

Best thing to do is go to your nearest club where shifters run and talk to the guys racing them. Depends where you are in the world as to which is cheaper between Moto & KZ2.

Originally Posted by Pold Denis

if u want reliable, good quality-speed-cost ratio i would suggest a Honda... especially if your not a machanic wizz

Okay... should I go with a Moto or CR125?

Would it work good with a CRG Road Rebel Havanah (125 version)?

Thanks.

I think honda is best for you.
CR123 will be compatible with CRG Road Rebel Havanah in a better way, because i think its specifically made for it.
Moto will also work, but do take a trial before actual fitting.

Glad to see you want to get involved in Karting. The first thing to do is, like mentioned before, is to get in touch with your local karting club or association. its also very important to understand that you will most likely NOT be allowed to run a shifter if you do not have at least 2 years of experience in some form of wheel-to-wheel racing. but check with your club first.

its obvious you have not driven a shifter and you should also understand that they are not play toys, but very serious racing machines and not to be taken for granted. a 125 shifter kart WILL SCARE THE CRAP OUT OF YOU. When you get 15 or 16 of them all around you it gets worse. it is a priveledge to be earned, not a right to race one. This has been a problem with the class since its inception-people don't understand the capabilities of the machine - think its a toy, get one and scare themselves, the ego gets beat up and nothing positive becomes of the experience - and the entire Class of F125 gets damaged.

i'm glad that you seem to have a 'thirst' for driving fast, but also, you must understand that this is but a seed in the ground - without the knowledge and experience (like sun and water) you will never 'grow' to become a racing driver.

i would like you to take your money and invest in yourself - a driving school - first, before you buy a kart. Generally, local kart clubs do this for free for their members. if not, then contact MRP-Birel, and speak with them because they have a world of knowledge and a first class product.

Lastly, the classes of gearbox karts is changing and internationally KZ1 and KZ2 are becoming the premier class using what what we refer to as the ICC or Inter-Continental C motor. 'Moto' IS the 'dirt-bike' based motor'd karts including the CR125, RM, YZ KX and Tm Moto engines. of these manufacturers, only Tm makes a KZ or ICC motor named the K9b or c. this motor puts down in excess of 50 Hp with a 200 lb kart, it really has to be experienced to be believed. Do not take these machines for granted by assuming you can jump out of a rental kart and drive one right away because this would be a great disappointment for yourself and the karting community could lose a potentially great driver and member. If you follow the correct steps, by taking the advice stated here you will be on track, the right way!

feel free to contact me if you have any questions about getting started in Karting.

matt

Your facing the same problem as me. I want to start karting but there is almost too much information and i don't know where to begin!