Weight distribution

[PiBoSo]

Does anyone knows the optimal weight distribution for a kart, with and without the driver?
On manuals it is often suggested a weight distribution of 43.5 - 56.5, but is this with or without the driver? If it's without, how much does this change with the driver?

[Aritz]

With, no doubt

[Michael Giles]

The way I was taught,..you have it almost spot-on,...43%F-57%R.

Mike,...

[neilbow]

Yes 57/43 split with a total of 103kg including the driver.
Piboso, do you have the necessary photo's and measurements for the baby kart yet. Do you have to stick to a certain make or is it free.

[Nathan Dunnett]

It depends on the tyre and the chassis. Usually it would be between 55-60% rearwards with vertical CG between 150-200mm above ground.

[Top-Kart 92]

in italy is it 110kg on mini 60 and the kart without the driver Wight 50-80 the drivers are very diffrent

[PiBoSo]

It depends on the tyre and the chassis. Usually it would be between 55-60% rearwards with vertical CG between 150-200mm above ground.

Including the driver?

[Nathan Dunnett]

Yes, we always weigh up with the driver in the seat, in position as if the kart were moving.

[Top-Kart 92]

iclusid the driver it Wight 110kg in italy