#Honda odyssey go kart frame full#

However, this had evolved into an expensive vehicle and sales were disappointing so Honda ceased manufacture in 1990.Р”Р„lthough today these aging Honda units are still to be found and have an enthusiastic following, their main achievement was to create a pool of enthusiasts alerted to the possibilities of off road small vehicle fun and keen to develop these possibilities. In addition to the increased engine size (a liquid cooled 400 cc unit) it had its suspension improved to handle the extra load. Then in late 1989 Honda released the FL 400.

#Honda odyssey go kart frame full#

Changes were an improved roll cage, 350 cc engine with electric starter, and a full front and back suspension system. This proved to be a very popular vehicle and in 1985 Honda made major upgrades to the Odyssey and released the FРµвЂ¦С“50. The main differences to the traditional racing go-kart were a bigger size of tires (giving greater ground clearance and off road traction) and a roll cage. However, as concerns manufactured products it seems the first was from Honda who released in 1977 a vehicle they called the Odyssey, essentially an 'off road' go-kart with a 250 cc two stroke engine, single seat, and a CVT automatic transmission.

The origins of using a go-kart sized vehicle for off road use undoubtedly had many stages of development and claimants whose homemade vehicles were 'the first' off road go-karts. Just as the automobile is undergoing evolutionary changes, noticeably in the field of 'off road' use, the smaller recreational vehicles called 'go-karts' have spawned a new generation of vehicle for off road use.

Off road go-karting is now a well established and popular activity with a burgeoning range of vehicles, options and adherents. Off Road Karting uses a four-wheeled powered vehicle designed for off road use as opposed to the longer established activities of racing go-karts used for racing on a paved road circuit.