Hayabusa-powered go kart redefines the term overpowered
Anybody who's ever strapped themselves into a shifter-kart can attest to the fact that they are one of the most exhilarating rides available, and their capabilities are much higher than first expected. That being the case, when swapping the 125cc engine from the go kart with a 1300cc engine from a Suzuki Hayabusa, the resulting machine is nothing if not overpowered. A small blip of the throttle induces massive tire spin and power-slides are available at a moment's notice, possibly less. To handle the power-infusion, the frame was suitably strengthened and elongated with plenty of square-section tubing. We're not so sure that we'd have built this machine in the first place, but now that it's done, we really wish we could get a chance in the drivers seat. Follow along after the break for a video of the machine in action.
[Source: Kart Hayabusa via Jalopnik]
Watch the video below:
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Mike Jenkins 6:38PM (3/10/2008)
Video won't load.
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Mulad 6:54PM (3/10/2008)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjHMFd4Bln8
Mike Jenkins 6:58PM (3/10/2008)
Thanks. Damn that looks fast, and those donuts look like they'll snap your neck.
dknight211 6:44PM (3/10/2008)
Not impressed. Strap a Viper V10 engine onto the go-cart and then we'll talk.
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Michael LaFramboise 6:58PM (3/10/2008)
Or a V16... -- or hell, just strap on a jet turbine on it...
Franz 7:56PM (3/10/2008)
At least 175hp in a kart that weighs almost nothing (probably a couple hundred pounds)... not to mention your ass only an inch or so off the ground the whole time you're driving it....
I'm impressed...
Chad 7:13PM (3/10/2008)
Great picture!
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drsilverworm 8:33PM (3/10/2008)
Any stats on that thing? I'd be interested to know 0-60 and top speed.. Mileage and fuel capacity too maybe haha
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Mason Hill 10:39PM (3/10/2008)
With no suspension and high horsepower to weight ratio. you would be crazy to find the top speed of this thing.
glitched 7:52PM (3/10/2008)
how about this v-8 powered Kart appropriately named "Bad Idea"
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LpqwDcM8zcs
made by some guys I used to know in college...
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Levi 8:13PM (3/10/2008)
been done... *sigh*
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BWUcZXAHQ8I
pure rubber burning fury.
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jcar302 10:20PM (3/10/2008)
Ya, the old gixxer cart had a much better video.
murplepoo 8:27PM (3/10/2008)
looks like it could use some stronger brakes to match the power.
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Yar 10:28PM (3/10/2008)
Pfff... What self-respecting Dictionary actually defines the word "Overpowered". Such a thing is un-American. Maybe in North Korea they use the word overpowered...
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pmiddle5 11:14PM (3/10/2008)
The kart picking up a front wheel isnt that big of a deal.... Shifter karts do it too when set up improperly and sometime just in general. Bit higher then normal though
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kevin 12:02AM (3/11/2008)
oh god, oh god.......oooooohhhh
(deep sigh)
(light a Lucky Strike)
Damm baby, your the best.
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FThorn 6:38AM (3/11/2008)
How dorky/stupid does that guy look in the first picture.
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Fatman 8:30AM (3/11/2008)
I would be wearing a helmet if I were driving this thing.
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Allen 9:04AM (3/11/2008)
So if I go fast enough, will this thing drive me off the side of the earth?
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kal326 2:17PM (3/11/2008)
No helmet, no fire suit, and what looks like a gas can between your legs? I smell a darwin award...
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