Brand Profile

Sodi Sport

Founded in 1981, Sodi is the world's largest kart manufacturer, primarily known for rental karting equipment but also produces competitive racing chassis. Sodi manufactures over 8,000 karts annually and equips more than 900 karting tracks worldwide. Their racing division produces CIK-FIA homologated chassis for competitive karting.

Origin

France

Parent Company

Sodi Group

Founded

1981

US Distribution

Sodi USA distributors

Chassis Models

Kart KZ

CIK-FIA homologated shifter chassis

Class: Shifter

New Price: $5,400-5,800

Tubing: 32mm chromoly

Wheelbase: 1040mm

Engine Classes: KZ, KZ2

Kart OK

CIK-FIA homologated direct-drive chassis

Class: Junior/Senior

New Price: $4,800-5,200

Tubing: 30mm chromoly

Wheelbase: 1040mm

Engine Classes: OK, OK Junior

GT4 Rental

Professional rental kart for commercial operations

Class: Rental

New Price: $4,500-6,500

Tubing: Heavy-duty construction

Wheelbase: Standard rental wheelbase

Engine Classes: Honda GX390, Electric motors

Pros

  • World's largest kart manufacturer
  • Extensive rental karting experience
  • CIK-FIA homologated racing chassis
  • Strong European racing presence
  • Proven durability and reliability

Cons

  • Very limited US racing presence
  • Limited dealer network in USA
  • Less common in US racing series
  • Parts availability challenging in USA

Typical Used Pricing

Racing Chassis

$2,000-3,500

Rental Kart

$2,500-4,200

Complete Racing Kart

$4,000-6,500

Compatible Classes

Where To Race

  • European championships
  • CIK-FIA world championships
  • Selected international events
  • Rental karting venues worldwide

US Dealers