THE CHAMPIONSHIP EXPLAINED

Bambino

Kart racing organized under the MSA umbrella is divided into specific age, weight and speed categories to suit youngsters as they grow. This ensures a safe and exciting progression from 5 years onwards.

Internationally most countries choose this Italian manufactured 50cc Comer powered Top Kart Blue Boy which is ideally sized for 5 to 9 – year old super hero’s! This is the first step on the ladder to F1 and a path followed by most racers from Ayton Senna to Lewis Hamilton. Aptly named “Bambino Class” to follow the international trend.

The lightweight kart has a wheelbase of 77cm which fits the 5 to 9-year old’s perfectly without modifications or adaptations required. A minimum weight of 74 kg (of kart and driver as raced) and just less than 3 bhp this kart provides the ideal balance between performance and safety.

These were once known as “Baby karts” or “Cadets” in South Africa but they developed a reputation as being a specialist tuner’s class. The engine spec was however completely revised in 2017 resulting in a user-friendly and very economical-to-run package. Engines are sealed by authorised service centres to ensure a high standard of preparation and fair play.

Very reliable, easy to run and low-cost formula using durable Mojo C2 tyres – renowned for long life and consistent performance.

A new complete, ready to race kart including VAT costs R 51 450 (♥buy now). Used karts start from R 10 000.

Club, Regional and National racing is available countrywide, and Bambino will feature on the 2024 SARMC Karting National Championship Series.

Enter the 2024 Championships

Description  
Age: 5 – 9 years
Race class: club / regional / national
Tyres: Mojo C2
Minimum Weight (Kart + Driver) 74 kg
Maximum Performance: 2HP at 6500g/min
Displacement: 50cc
Bore x Stroke: 40 x 40mm
Features: pull start, dellorto bowl type
carburetor, piston port type
suction, forced air cooling,
aluminium cylinder
Engine Pack: electronic ignition, carburetor,
single cylinder 2 stroke,
transmission pinion Z10 – 219 Pitch
Chassis compatibility: wheel base 770mm

PERFORMANCE GRAPHS – 125 MAX EVO

Recommended Baseline

  EL FK KZN CT PE VKC ZWK
MAIN JET 58 56 58 58 58 57 56
SPROCKET 10:74 10:74 10:74 10:74 10:74 10:74 10:74
FUEL OIL RATIO* 25:1            

* 95 Octane mixed with XPS Oil

  MAIN JET SPROCKET FUEL OIL RATIO*
EL 58 10:74 25:1
FK 56 10:74  
KZN 58 10:74  
CT 58 10:74  
PE 58 10:74  
VKC 57 10:74  
ZWK 56 10:74  

* 95 Octane mixed with XPS Oil

Description  
Age: 5 – 9 years
Race class: club / regional / national
Tyres: Mojo C2
Minimum Weight (Kart + Driver) 74 kg
Maximum Power: 2HP at 6500g/min
Displacement: 50cc
Bore x Stroke: 40 x 40mm
Features: pull start, dellorto bowl type carburetor, piston port type suction, forced air cooling, aluminium cylinder
Engine Pack: electronic ignition, carburetor, single cylinder 2 stroke, transmission pinion Z10 – 219 Pitch
Chassis compatibility: wheel base 770 mm