180hp R1 Go Kart Passes a Cop and runs away(131mph)

MrMuffywoof
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Published 2011-02-09
COOL INFO: Kart was bought for $5,000 plus shipping. It has had several owners. Previous owner from Georgia owned kart for literally two weeks then re-listed on eBay citing it was the most ridiculous thing he'd ever driven and there weren't many places to use it. Originally this kart had 6 wheels (google images R1 go kart). It was drag raced and crashed due to the front wheels coming off the ground. One owner told the story of trying to get the major tire manufacturers to produce a tire that would allow the kart to attempt to go over 200mph and not blow up (find video below in description of tire blowing up with speedo reading 181mph). 150mph or higher is reached in fourth gear, there are six gears :). Kart has been sold and the new owner is putting paddle shifters and other goodies on it. The local police have had two driver suspects. Both suspects have been harassed/threatened by police. They think they know who the driver was, they're wrong. He still remains a mystery.

You DO NOT have my permission to re-upload my "R1 Go Kart Passes A Cop" without my written permission. I have already filed copyright infringement claims against 5 channels for re-uploading my video for financial gain.
This is a one of a kind custom frame built specifically for this engine. One of the previous owners told me the gentlemen that bought it from him had it up to 170-181mph. This kart is wicked.

WATCH TILL THE END, A POLICE CAR PASSES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION!! If your impatient to watch 10 minutes of video, skip to 7:50 and watch till the end for the best part.

2005 Yamaha R1 Sport Bike engine in a Beisse Shifter Kart. Around 180 HP, weighs about 220lbs. Previous owner had Kart up to 181 mph before a tire blew out. Using GoPro Hero High Def camera with adhesive mount.
NOTE: The rear tires are worn out so the driver didn't do anything to crazy. The ending was edited out to protect the driver.

Location: Northern Michigan

Here are a couple videos of the previous owner; where the speedo read 181mph and spun out.
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All Comments (21)
  • @MrMuffywoof
    LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to watch me do this again in the future!!! Local Police Crown Vic at 8:46. At 6:51 a guy pops a wheelie on his ZX6R sport bike.
  • @khemchee4685
    Im sure they know who everyone is in this small town. That cop was like, "Damn it, there goes Jake Bradley again, If his dad wasn't the Mayor I would chase that boy down".
  • @bastianena
    It'd be really scary if he looked over his shoulder and saw a red turtle shell coming at him.
  • @christinadiaz5440
    As someone from califonia, I am just amazed at how nicely paved those roads are.
  • @wallacegeller2111
    That's amazing. I'm 74 and when I was a boy I got a Go Kart. It had a Clinton 3 hp lawnmower motor on it. Top speed 30 mph. I had a great time with it.
  • @odl21
    Glad to see you taking safety seriously and wearing a seatbelt 😂
  • @vals.3817
    12 years on, and still what a LEGENDARY ride 😅!!!
  • @KyleJHagel
    Incredible well-kept system of roads. I don't think I saw one pothole.
  • @coreyroca4295
    I'm pretty sure this guy broke every single street law there is
  • @Blake_C137
    I had a souped up Kart back in the 80’s that would hit about 55-60mph and we thought it was the fastest thing alive. I can not imagine going 140+MPH with an R1 motor strapped to my back!
  • @GoHerping
    this is how I felt at 12y/o with my go cart maxing at 22mph
  • @stevechance150
    Reminds me of the saying, "There are old pilots, and there are bold pilots, but there are no old bold pilots".
  • @billy1673
    Twelve years later, I’m curious if this guy is still alive?
  • @glenjamindle
    I'm back. Every few years I watch this to get the adrenaline flowing
  • @terryrose6208
    Whoever he is, he's very skilled. A vehicle that small going that fast is unstable and very hard to control.
  • @brubrushanghai
    i once drove a kart on the road. never been so excited and scared in the same time. I admire your guts and had so much fun watching you. I miss my go-kart driver days