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Steering column mounts on top of the fuel tank, and is directly connected to the wheels. No power assisted necessary, although you’ll need strong hands to last a race distance. |
Single brake disc on the rear axle is all you need for brick-wall braking. |
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Karts may look like playthings, but they’re actually serious racing machines. |
Engine drives rear wheels directly, via chain drive. Two-stroke 100 cc engine revs to 18,000 rpm. |
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Karts can also be equipped with ABS. That’s the silver box connected with hoses to the brake disc. |
For the serious kart racers, the electronic timing gear can be quite sophisticated, giving them accurate measurement of their progress. |
