Load video: KartSim software render of an IAME Gazelle Cadet kart — 60 cc air-cooled 2-stroke with pull-start and centrifugal dry clutch, fixed gear; cadet 950 mm wheelbase chassis with Nassau panel, front/side pods and rear bumper; single rear hydraulic brake, 5-inch slicks, adjustable pedals/seat for 8–12-year drivers

IAME Gazelle Cadet

Engine | 59.42cc, 2-stroke, single cylinder

Power Output | Approx. 2 HP

Max RPM |Approx. 6,500 RPM

IAME Gazelle Cadet is a user-friendly, entry-level engine class designed specifically for cadet racers aged 7 to 13. Widely used across the UK karting scene, it offers a perfect balance of performance, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness, making it an ideal starting point for young drivers and their families. Powered by a reliable 60cc IAME two-stroke engine, the Gazelle Cadet setup features a Tillotson HL-394A carburetorand a 3-mass dry centrifugal clutch, delivering smooth and predictable power that helps build confidence and develop essential driving skills. As a mainstay in club and national-level competitions, including the British Kart Championships, the IAME Gazelle Cadet class is also faithfully reproduced in KartSim Pro UK Software. The virtual version offers young drivers the chance to train on real circuits, understand kart dynamics, and build race experience in a safe, accessible way.

  • Wide shot of the KartSim Gazelle Cadet kart mid-corner at speed, demonstrating realistic chassis lean and track camber in the simulation environment.
  • Overhead angle of the KartSim Gazelle Cadet kart entering a corner, showcasing the full kart bodywork, purple livery, and driver in KartSim-branded racewear.
  • Close-up view of the KartSim Gazelle Cadet kart engine and side pod, highlighting the detailed IAME engine model and KartSim branding on the bodywork.
  • Rear-quarter view of the KartSim Gazelle Cadet kart with detailed exhaust system and rear bumper visible, as the driver exits a high-speed corner.