Go-karts split into two kinds. Electric drift carts from Razor, Gotrax and Segway run on pavement and smooth ground, cost about $150 to $2,500 and suit kids from age 6, with the Segway reaching about 27 mph for teens and adults. Gas off-road buggies from TrailMaster, Massimo, Coleman Powersports and MotoTec run on dirt and grass, reach about 30 to 35 mph, and the two-seat models with a roll cage carry up to 400 lb. Check the maximum rider weight before you buy: several makers don’t publish one.
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- TrailMaster Cheetah 8#1 of 11Full review
A two-seat youth-to-adult buggy with reverse, suspension at both ends and a canopy. It suits families with drivers up to about 5 ft 8 in.
Amazon $2,637.50$2,637.50208 cc (7.5 hp)32 mph400 lb - TrailMaster Mid XRX#2 of 11Full review
A two-seat off-road buggy for kids 10 and up and their parents, with a roll cage and suspension at both ends. It is one of the cheaper caged karts that seat two.
Amazon $2,149$2,149212 cc (7 hp)31 mph400 lb - MotoTec Sandman 52cc#3 of 11Full review
A small, cheap gas kart with a two-stroke engine for kids ready to move on from electric. Check the rider weight with the seller before you buy.
Amazon $699$69952 cc32 mph- - Massimo GKA 200#4 of 11Full review
A fuel-injected two-seat buggy for drivers 16 and up, with suspension at both ends and a speed governor.
Amazon $2,999$2,999169 cc29 mph- - Coleman Powersports GK100#5 of 11Full review
A small single-seat gas kart for a child who has outgrown electric ride-ons. The maker publishes little beyond the engine and the 150 lb limit.
Amazon $999.99$999.9998 cc-150 lb - Gotrax DynoDrift Go-Kart#6 of 11Full review
A low-speed electric drift kart with reverse for kids 8 and up. It costs less than the Crazy Cart Sport and adds reverse and a warranty.
Amazon $254.14$254.14300 W, 24 V8.1 mph154 lb - Massimo GKM 200#7 of 11Full review
A full-size two-seat off-road buggy that tops out at 35 mph. It suits teens and adults with room to ride.
Amazon $2,499$2,499177 cc (8.7 hp)35 mph- - Segway Ninebot Gokart Pro 2#8 of 11Full review
A fast, adjustable electric kart for teens and adults who drive on pavement or a smooth track. It costs more than most gas karts, but makes no exhaust and little noise.
Amazon $2,499.99$2,499.99900 W, 54 V26.7 mph220 lb - Razor Crazy Cart Shift#9 of 11Full review
A starter drift kart for ages 6 and up at a toy price. Older kids will want the Crazy Cart Sport.
Amazon $148$14890 W, 12 V8 mph- - Razor Crazy Cart Sport#10 of 11Full review
A kid-size drift cart for driveways and smooth pavement, for ages 9 and up. It costs a fraction of a gas kart.
Amazon $379$379250 W, 24 V12 mph140 lb - Razor Crazy Cart XL#11 of 11Full review
An adult-size drift cart for parking lots and smooth driveways, more about spinning than speed. It suits a family that wants one cart both kids and parents can drive.
Amazon $999$999500 W, 36 V14 mph240 lb
