RazorGround Force - Electric Go-Kart for Ages 8+, Up to 12 MPH, Up to 40 Minutes of Continuous Use, Variable Speed Throttle, 24V Rechargeable Battery

We've had this kart for 2 years now. It is still running great. I got it for my then 9year old boy. Awesome Christmas surprise! He is 11 now and still enjoys it and uses it although at this point he wishes it were faster.No worries, however, little brother at 6 years old loves it and it is plenty fast for him. He is young and I have to remind him not to show off or get crazy with his driving. So far so good. This is where parent discretion is advised. We have lots of boys in the neighborhood, a neighbor (8yrs old) who had ridden the cart a few times before suddenly crashed straight into the curb at top speed. I was there watching and he wasnt "driving crazy" or anything.. he bent the front wheel bar (husband fixed) and the boy got some scratches. He hasn't wanted to ride it again-I'm ok with that.While not super fast, it is fast enough for trouble, low profile enough to drive under parked trucks and smash heads ( hasn't happened here but I saw the potential). Also the low profile and muted colored flag makes it hard to be seen by cars. Driver error can happen no matter what the age of the kid. If your kid is crash prone or a distracted type, or a stunt show-off, injuries are going to happen. If your kid is a high powered driver of all things motorized with some sense of self preservation- this kart is perfect for ages 5-9. After that your tween will want something faster.NOTE: The kart does not drive at all on grass and is uncomfortable over large cracks or uneven ledges in sidewalks. It does not climb inclined slopes either. Storage below freezing= dead battery.But we still love and recommend it. Fun on smooth paths and cul de sac play. Easy to drive. I'm 5'3" 125lbs and I can drive it- although it's slower with me on it.

PROS: Came with most assembly already completed. Most tems identified as needing to be assembled out of the box were already done. It took less than 15 minutes to attach the steering wheel, bolt the seat to the frame, adjust the brake handle position to fit the 7 year old's preference, and inspect the chain tension. The only tool required to do these things was the supllied allen wrench. I noticed each of the tires showed sign of having been on the ground already, with absolutely no indication of any wear, scratches or other to the rest of the kart. I believe this to have been due to a test at manufacturer prior to packaging which is reassuring. The battery was already at full charge as indicated by the on board lamps at the throttle lever. The recommended weight limit (as I recall) is 140 pounds. With my cold weather attire, i do weigh more than that and couldn't resist the urge to try it out prior to putting it away for the lucky boy who would receive it at Christmas. At such a short distance between me and the ground, 13 mph seemed so much more than I had anticipated! 0 to max speed could not have been more than 2 seconds. Turning radius is much less to the right but still there seems to be no threat of rollover on a flat level surface.CONS: No reverse. Add some padding of some sort to the seat if you are close to the weight limit. Flag should be replaced with a taller, more visible one. International orange is my first thought. The flag is easy enough to remedy as is the padding. The absence of a reverse is one of those things that will not detract from the fun and excitement that will be experienced.

I just picked this up for my 8 year old boy (his birthday). It was a major hit - solid, fast and fun. This go-kart is an 8 year olds dream come true.The only thing you really need to know is that it is low to the ground and needs to be on asphalt. I wouldn't even consider buying this if you don't live on a dead end street, a cul-de-sac or very near a park, because it is hard for cars to see. Adult supervision is a requirement if there's any chance of a car coming becuase you child will be having too much fun to pay attention to traffic.Aside from that, the Kart is worth the price - easy to put together (took 3 minutes), much faster than the electric scooter (stand up variety) that my boy already had - it definately goes 12-15 mph. It's also very solid. If traffic is not a problem, buy this. Your child will love it (and you'll be jealous that these didn't exist when you were a kid). ****UPDATE***** - my boy is now 10 and still loves this thing - we had to replace the batteries for $70, but who cares, the go-kart is still the best toy in the neighborhood - AND we got two years and about a million miles out of the last batteries. Dad's - buy this thing, I'm telling you.....

Ordered this early for Christmas. When we opened to set it up on Christmas Eve, we discovered the on button won’t stay on and the chain doesn’t work properly, so the car won’t even run. The seller will not provide a refund since it is out of the return timeframe. Unfortunately some of us need to purchase items ahead of time for budgeting purposes and it is unfortunate Amazon and the seller aren’t helping with this issue. I do not recommend this product or seller.