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The NKF Championship caters for both Junior and Senior classes,
below are the various classes we cater for, hover on the links for
further information.
Comer Cadet
Honda Cadet
Junior Blue
Junior TKM
Junior Minimax
Junior Rotax
Senior Blue
Senior Rotax
Biland
ABkC 125 ICC UK
ABkC 250 National
NKF 125 ICC UK & ABkC KZ1
Formula
125 ICC UK & KZ1
Over 16 years
of age
Green plates/White numbers
180kg minimum weight
125cc 6 speed
engine.
This is a very popular gearbox class,
although
a little more expensive than a direct drive
class,
they can be surprisingly economical to run. The
125cc water cooled engines have 6
gears, sequentially operated like a motorcycle using a gear
lever mounted next to the steering wheel.
0-60mph times are less than 4
seconds, top speed
is 90mph on short circuit. This is an ABkC
Championship class run by the NKF.
Formula 250 National
Over 16 years
of age
White plates/Black numbers
195kg minimum weight
250cc single cylinder engine.
This
is the most powerful short-circuit class using 250cc
single cylinder motocross 5 speed engines. The karts are
often equipped with large full width nose cones and wings,
especially when used on long circuits. Top speeds are
100mph on short circuits. The NKF holds the ABkC National
Championships.
Formula Biland
Over 16 years
of age
Red plates/White numbers
170kg minimum weight
Saxon or Biland Listed engine.
Commercial class from Saxon motorsport. Quick 250cc engine
which is twin cylinder, liquid cooled, 4 stroke.
Senior Rotax
Over 16 years
of age
Blue plates/White numbers
162kg minimum weight
Rotax 125cc Engine
Electric start/clutch drive
The senior equivalent of Junior Max, with a very powerful 125cc
TAG engine. The maximum revs are limited electronically and the
engines are sealed to prevent unapproved tuning. They are
designed for low maintenance.
Junior Rotax
Ages 11 - 16years
Red plates/White numbers
148kg minimum weight
Restricted Rotax 125cc
Engine
Electric start/clutch drive
One of the most powerful junior classes with a top speed of
about 70mph. Uses a 125cc 2-stroke TAG engine. All Rotax
engines are sealed and have a log- book showing the service
history.
Junior
Minimax
Ages 11 - 16years
Yellow plates/Black numbers
135kg minimum weight
Restricted Rotax 125cc Engine
Electric start/clutch drive
This is the lowest powered class of the Rotax family and uses a
very restricted 125cc 2-stroke TAG engine. The
engine is sealed and has a log-book showing the service history.
Junior
TKM
Ages 11- 16years
Blue plates/White numbers
129kg minimum weight
Restricted 100cc 2-stroke BT82 Engine
Direct or clutch drive
Popular traditional kart class using a BT82 piston port engine
to a strict non-tuning regime. Junior engines have a restrictor
between the carburettor and engine to limit the power.
Honda
Cadet
Ages 8 – 13 years
Yellow plates/Red numbers
100kg minimum weight
GX160 Sealed Honda Engine
Uses
a 4-stroke long life low-cost Honda engine. Runs at most
clubs and also has a National ABkC championship in the Super 1.
Comer Cadet
Ages 8 – 13 years
Yellow plates/Black numbers
97kg minimum weight
60cc comer sealed engine with clutch
Uses a 60cc sealed 2-stroke Comer engine so engine rebuilds have
to be carried out by an approved service agent. This class
is used for the premier championships and is run by most
clubs.
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