Powertrain Of a Go-Kart Vs BAJA SAE For A Better Understanding

Abstract: Powertrain is an essential system in a vehicle as it involves every component responsible for the vehicle's movement. The powertrain of a Go-Kart and All-Terrain Vehicle (BAJA SAE) are unique but have some similarities, i.e., Power for both vehicles is produced using an Internal Combustion Engine (the motor is used for an Electric vehicle), and the end motive is to move the vehicle, but the difference between them lies in between the transfer of the power to the final position (Wheels). This paper is based on the experience from the competitions Indian Karting Race and BAJA SAE.

Keywords: Engine, Transmission, Chain Drive, Belt Drive, Shaft Drive, Go-Karts & ATVs