TrailMaster Cheetah 8
#1 in Go-kartsFull 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$2,637.50
208 cc (7.5 hp)32 mph400 lb
3.1/5
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.
- 52 ccPower
- 32 mphTop speed
- DiscBrakes
Check price at Amazon$699
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Costs far less than a four-stroke buggy
- Rear suspension and rear disc brake
Cons
- Two-stroke engine needs premixed fuel
- Maximum rider weight not published
- Warranty term not published
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | MT-GK-Sandman-52cc |
|---|---|
| Power | |
| Type | Go-kart |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Engine | 52 cc |
| Electric start | No |
| Performance | |
| Top speed | 32 mph |
| Rider | |
| Seats | 1 |
| Chassis | |
| Brakes | Disc |
| Suspension | Rear |
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