Gixxer kart

The Gixxer Kart (GSXR) is an older shifter kart chassis with an air cooled Suzuki GSXR 1100 cc engine. The famous kart has became to be known worldwide, with videos spawning all over the web.The gixxer kart has a very awesome Power to Weight Ratio. Weighing in at convert|300|lb|abbr=on, with an average driver the kart has to push only 4 pounds per horsepower. In comparison, it has a better power to weight ratio then a Mclaren F1.

After the birth of the shifter kart, many people decided to build their own motorcycle powered karts. Anything from a Honda CBR to a Yamaha R1 engine is used. Motorcycle powered karts, such as the gixxer kart, should only be driven on a closed circuit race track by professional drivers. With no protection such as seatbelt or windshield, it can be extremely dangerous.

With an acceleration of 0-100km/h in under 3 seconds, and a top speed depending on gearing, usually 200 km/h, the kart is extremely quick and requires massive stopping power. Most karts used for the conversion have front disc brakes, however, karts with only one rear disc have been used. This does not allow the user to fully take advantage of the bike powerplant, as stopping power is extremely low.Karts are usually stretched to fit the large 4 cylinder powerplant, and solid mounts are usually welded in. Because the tires on a race kart are usually a small diameter, much of the power supplied by the motorcycle engine does not go to the ground, therefore it is unlikley to bend the chassis or break engine mounts if the kart is built strong. Karts are usually made of Cromoly tubing, therefore it is extremely important that Cromoly tubing be used to extend the chassis and proper welding is a must.