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129: 295:) and were usually intended for both on-road and off-road use (mainly on sand or beaches) and the majority still are. However, just as racing go-karts have evolved off-road cousins, so the dune buggy now has many versions of off-road buggy and trail use is increasing rapidly. This type of buggy has undergone many transformations in body style and appearance and many are purpose built from scratch using all new parts instead of converted second-hand auto parts and have the same style of frame and body structure as off-road go-karts. 204: 33: 74: 259:
This proved to be a very popular vehicle and in 1985 Honda made major upgrades to the Odyssey and released the FL350. Changes were an improved roll cage, 350 cm engine with an electric starter, and a full front and back suspension system. Then, in late 1989 Honda released the FL 400. In addition
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buggy, or even if there is any difference will no doubt elicit many opinions and responses. Even manufacturers seem confused and the terms "buggy" and "go-kart" are often used interchangeably for the same vehicle. However, in terms of the evolution of go-karts and buggies, it seems correct to point
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The origins of using a go-kart-sized vehicle for off-road use undoubtedly had many stages of development and claimants whose homemade vehicles were "the first" off-road go-karts. However, as it concerns manufactured products, it seems the first was from
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out that go-karts are mainly constructed without a differential and are not intended to be registered for road use. They are purpose-built from scratch, not using second-hand auto parts. All of these features are shared by many of the
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to the increased engine size (a liquid-cooled 400 cm unit), it had its suspension improved to handle the extra load. However, this had evolved into an expensive vehicle and sales decreased, so Honda ceased manufacture in 1990.
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Although today these aging Honda units are still to be found and have an enthusiastic following, their main achievement was to create a pool of enthusiasts alerted to the possibilities of off-road small vehicle recreation.
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is undergoing evolutionary changes, noticeably in the field of "off-road" use, the smaller recreational vehicles called "go-karts" have spawned a new generation of vehicles for off-road use.
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go-karts on the market today. However, in the U.S.A. the term "buggy" is often applied to the same type of vehicle referred to as a "go-kart" in most other countries.
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used for racing on a paved road circuit. Off-road go-karting is now a well-established and popular activity with a burgeoning range of vehicles, options, and adherents.
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A simple and workable distinction would seem to be that "go-karts" are not intended for certification or approval for "on road" use at any time, but a "buggy" can be.
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usage. This is opposed to the longer established activities of racing
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The question of when an off-road "go-kart" becomes an off-road "
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