Displacement
98.53cc
Class Profile
IAME KA100 Reedjet
2-stroke intermediate class from IAME (Italian American Motor Engineering).
Top Speed
70-75 mph
Power
22 HP
Difficulty
Intermediate
Budget Startup
$8,575-10,600
Engine Specs
Cylinder Count
1
Stroke Type
2-stroke
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Horsepower
22 HP
Torque
15 Nm
Max R P M
No limit specified
Fuel System
Reed valve induction, Tillston HW 33A carburetor
Ignition
Analogic with adjustable timing
Transmission
Centrifugal dry clutch, electric start
Performance Overview
Top Speed
70-75 mph
Acceleration
Moderate - between LO206 and X30
Laptime Vs X30
2-4 seconds slower per minute
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Cost Breakdown
New Engine
$3,075-3,300
Used Engine
$2,200-2,800
Maintenance Cost
Moderate
Seasonal Maintenance
$400-600
Rebuild Interval
40-60 hours
Rebuild Cost
$400-600
Fuel Consumption
Moderate - air-cooled 2-stroke efficiency
Budget Setup
Chassis: $3,500-4,500 (used or entry-level)
Engine: $3,075-3,300 (new KA100)
Safety gear: $1,200-1,600 (quality 2-stroke gear)
Accessories: $800-1,200 (tools, tires, oil, accessories)
Total: $8,575-10,600
Competitive Setup
Chassis: $4,800-5,600 (TonyKart 401RR or CRG KT2)
Engine: $3,200-3,500 (new KA100 with accessories)
Safety gear: $1,500-2,200 (premium 2-stroke gear)
Accessories: $1,200-1,800 (data, spare parts, tools)
Total: $10,700-13,100
Recommended Brands
TonyKart 401RR
$5,700-6,200
Most popular choice, extensive setup data, proven performance
View brand profileCRG KT2
$4,800-5,400
European quality at competitive price, good performance
View brand profileKosmic Mercury
$4,995-5,712
OTK family quality, growing popularity, good dealer support
View brand profileWhere To Race
Sanctioning Bodies
- • WKA
- • SKUSA
- • USPKS
- • IKF
Popular Series
- • WKA Manufacturer's Cup KA100 classes
- • USPKS United States Pro Karting Series
- • SKUSA regional events
- • Local club racing
Track Availability
Good - growing popularity in USA
Competition Level
Intermediate to advanced
Field Sizes
Moderate to large fields
Pros
- • Perfect bridge between 4-stroke and high-performance 2-stroke
- • Air-cooled simplicity reduces complexity vs water-cooled
- • Good power-to-cost ratio
- • Electric start convenience
- • IAME reliability and support
- • Used in both Junior and Senior classes
- • Growing class popularity means good competition
Cons
- • More expensive than LO206
- • Requires more maintenance than 4-stroke
- • Less prestigious than X30 or Rotax
- • Smaller aftermarket vs established classes
- • Still developing setup knowledge in USA