Product Description
GoKartMasters Family Buying Guide
Why Choose the TrailMaster Cheetah 8?
Want crossover styling with individual sport seats? The TrailMaster Cheetah 8 brings a 208cc gas engine, electric start and reverse to a two-seat recreational go-kart. Its bodywork and articulating rear suspension give families another choice alongside the established Mid models. Compare rider fit and features before choosing.
Start Electrically. Back Up When Needed.
Electric start has a pull-start backup. Automatic torque-converter CVT and reverse provide forward and backward driving without a manual clutch.
Individual Sport Seats
Two separate seats, four-point harnesses and an adjustable driver seat help you set up each rider. Check passenger fit as carefully as driver fit.
Distinctive Cheetah Design
Body panels, LED lighting, a sunshade and rear cargo rack complete the crossover look. The articulating rear suspension is a key feature of the Cheetah 8.
Check Fit Before Choosing by Age
The Cheetah 8 is worth comparing for youth and smaller adult riders, provided they fit the seat and controls. The driver must sit securely, reach the steering wheel comfortably and fully press the brake without stretching. Check harness adjustment and headroom for both riders.
Overall dimensions are 79 × 51 × 56.3 inches (length × width × height). The 400 lb maximum load includes both riders and cargo. Measure your gate, storage area and transport space before ordering.
Send us the riders’ heights, inseams and experience, plus where you plan to ride. We can help compare models and clarify fit measurements.
Cheetah 8 or Mid XRX-R?
Both offer gas power, electric start with pull backup, and reverse. Choose between them based on seating, size and the features you will use.
| Cheetah 8 · This Model | 208cc / 7.5 hp. Consider it for individual sport seats, crossover bodywork and articulating rear suspension. |
|---|---|
| Mid XRX-R | 163cc / 7 hp. Our established family option with traditional Mid styling, electric start and reverse. |
A larger engine does not establish a better fit. Compare all six mid-size models to see the gas and electric alternatives.
Cheetah 8 Specifications
| Engine | 208cc, four-stroke, air-cooled horizontal OHV |
|---|---|
| Rated output | 7.5 hp |
| Fuel system | Carburetor with manual choke |
| Starting | Electric start with pull-start backup |
| Transmission / reverse | Automatic torque-converter CVT; reverse included |
| Drive | Chain drive to both rear wheels |
| Front suspension | Double A-arm |
| Rear suspension | Articulating swing arm with dual shocks and limiting straps |
| Brakes | Hydraulic rear disc; parking brake |
| Tires | Front and rear: 18 × 7–8 |
| Overall size (L × W × H) | 79 × 51 × 56.3 inches |
| Wheelbase / ground clearance | 57 inches / 4 inches |
| Maximum combined load | 400 lb, including both riders and cargo |
| Seats / restraints | Two individual sport seats; four-point harnesses |
Additional equipment includes a tether engine shut-off, LED headlight and turn signals, fenders, sunshade and rear cargo rack. Use the color selections above to review your ordering options.
Questions Before You Buy
Is the Cheetah 8 electric or gas powered?
It is gasoline-powered. “Electric start” refers to starting the gas engine. The kart also has a pull-start backup.
Does the Cheetah 8 have reverse?
Yes. It has automatic torque-converter CVT with reverse. Follow the owner’s instructions for selecting direction and operating the controls.
Can an adult ride with a child?
Possibly, if each rider fits the seat and harness correctly and the combined load stays within 400 lb. Adult height alone does not establish fit. Confirm legroom, headroom and driver control reach before ordering.
What should I plan before Christmas?
Allow time for freight delivery, final assembly and inspection. Have helmets and riding gear ready, and follow the owner’s manual for setup, first service and ongoing maintenance. See our Christmas Buying Guide for purchase planning.
Choose With Help From GoKartMasters
We are a family-owned TrailMaster specialty dealer with online product support and parts resources. Your Cheetah 8 includes our 12-month Master Warranty; labor is excluded. Review the full warranty terms before purchase.
Ready to order? Choose your options above and select Add to Cart. If you need help with fit or model differences, ask us before choosing.
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