Road Rat XR Question

[graham1728]

Hello everyone,
Anyone have any input good or bad about Road Rat XR? I found one for $600obo. I have Never karted before. I am almost done building an Emmick Clone for my daughter and then saw this Road Rat for sale. Price seems pretty good as it is a complete running kart. I thought it may be fun to run around with my daughter from time to time.

I guess what I am asking is that a decent price for a running 196cc road rat kart? It appears to be in pretty good shape. Would it be suitable for dad just getting some track time with the kids. If I got the itch could it be ran in like a sumo class?

Sorry if the questions are silly, still really new to karting.

Thanks, Ryan

[cazman]

If it runs and rolls and it fits you AND...the price is within you, it's probably good. It's 'Only' a Clone and it Will Not overpower you....you'll be good-2go! BUT...No, I have never heard of a 'Road Rat XR'. (ps....there are No silly questions in karting for the 1st '5yrs'

[ron90]

I found the following:

In conclusion, the Road Rat is an enigma in the karting world. It is a Chinese knock off of what the American and European sprint kart builders are making, for 1/4 the price.

SOme sites then ask:

Is the quality there? Will it hold up on the dirt? Could it be competitive in asphalt sprint racing?

[graham1728]

Thanks guys