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:













Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Mike Jenkins @ Mar 10th 2008 6:38PM
Video won't load.
Mulad @ Mar 10th 2008 6:54PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjHMFd4Bln8
Mike Jenkins @ Mar 10th 2008 6:58PM
Thanks. Damn that looks fast, and those donuts look like they'll snap your neck.
dknight211 @ Mar 10th 2008 6:44PM
Not impressed. Strap a Viper V10 engine onto the go-cart and then we'll talk.
Michael LaFramboise @ Mar 10th 2008 6:58PM
Or a V16... -- or hell, just strap on a jet turbine on it...
Franz @ Mar 10th 2008 7:56PM
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 @ Mar 10th 2008 7:13PM
Great picture!
glitched @ Mar 10th 2008 7:52PM
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...
Levi @ Mar 10th 2008 8:13PM
been done... *sigh*
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BWUcZXAHQ8I
pure rubber burning fury.
jcar302 @ Mar 10th 2008 10:20PM
Ya, the old gixxer cart had a much better video.
murplepoo @ Mar 10th 2008 8:27PM
looks like it could use some stronger brakes to match the power.
drsilverworm @ Mar 10th 2008 8:33PM
Any stats on that thing? I'd be interested to know 0-60 and top speed.. Mileage and fuel capacity too maybe haha
Mason Hill @ Mar 10th 2008 10:39PM
With no suspension and high horsepower to weight ratio. you would be crazy to find the top speed of this thing.
Yar @ Mar 10th 2008 10:28PM
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...
pmiddle5 @ Mar 10th 2008 11:14PM
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
kevin @ Mar 11th 2008 12:02AM
oh god, oh god.......oooooohhhh
(deep sigh)
(light a Lucky Strike)
Damm baby, your the best.
FThorn @ Mar 11th 2008 6:38AM
How dorky/stupid does that guy look in the first picture.
Fatman @ Mar 11th 2008 8:30AM
I would be wearing a helmet if I were driving this thing.
Allen @ Mar 11th 2008 9:04AM
So if I go fast enough, will this thing drive me off the side of the earth?
kal326 @ Mar 11th 2008 2:17PM
No helmet, no fire suit, and what looks like a gas can between your legs? I smell a darwin award...