When BRP started its kart engine business in the 1980s, the company dominated the market because of its extensive experience in high performance 2-stroke engines. A Rotax engine has won the most kart racing titles – and still leads the list of overall championship titles. At this time, there was a clear split between development and production (BRP-Rotax) and sales & marketing (one distributor was responsible for all markets). The high level of competition in the market required the continuous development of Rotax 100 cc kart engines that increased the cost and limited the market potential. Modification kits for the 125 MAX engine to cover the complete palette – from the entrance level to the top level of karting. With minor upgrades, the Micro MAX can be converted to a Mini MAX, Junior MAX and even a MAX – a concept that offers the owner one engine for an entire kart racing career.
50cc 2-Stroke Engine
The Comer C50 engine package is designed for the youngest age group, kids ranging from 5 to 8 years in age. This 2-stroke 50cc engine package is well suited for use in the beginner class, allowing both the kids and their parents to learn the fundamentals of karting, prior to moving up into an older age bracket or class.
In 2022, the team moved its mini category over to the Kart Republic racing brand. This was because the collaboration between Kart Republic and Mpho Gumbi had agreed upon for the WSK races of 2022. Therefore, all of the Squadra Corse drivers would be racing with the Kart Republic Factory team when in Europe. We thus moved the mini team over to the Kart republic frame for South Africa and the material was to the liking of the Performanté boys.
It can’t be denied that many of the great past or present Formula 1 champions started out on the many karting tracks all over the world and got their training as pilots there. COMER TOP-KART has been following the development and the success of this sport since 1980, investing in technology, quality and professionalism; these are the features that have led COMER TOP-KART to become a leader in the panorama of world karting.