bombardiers rotax kart wins engineering award

 One of the best-known and most prestigious design contests in the world, the iF Design Award was announced for the Bombardier Rotax® Kart RM1T. It earned the 2003 iF Silver Design Award in the transportation category.

"Extraordinary quality and design distinguish our Rotax Kart RM1. Only the very best entries to this contest receive an award for exemplary design quality - in face of some very stiff competition," said Harald Plöckinger, Managing Director of Bombardier-Rotax. "This prize is the reward for our passionate dedication for our products, for the sport and for our customers," Mr. Plöckinger stated proudly.

The revolutionary Bombardier Rotax Kart RM1 offers an innovative package for the race track. Unlike other current karts this innovative chainless 2-speed direct drive train (patent pending) does not require any service, like lubrication or chain adjustment thus providing safer and cleaner operation. The rear axle is integrated in the 125 MAX DD2 crankcase, thus requiring a special chassis. The development of the Rotax Kart focused on safety and design as well as on performance and handling.

The Rotax Kart RM1 scores with numerous innovations and extras:
Chainless Direct Drive 125 MAX DD2 engine;
Innovative Rear Fender System (RFS) with Rear Tire Protection System (RTPS) (patent pending);
Crash-tested, homologated Front Fender System (FFS);
2-speed gearbox;
Shifting at the steering wheel;
Rotax Electronic Reverse (RER);
First Kart specific brake system with 4 disks;
Multi-function display;
Scratch-proof fairings;
Attractive design.

For the first time in karting, engine, gearbox, brakes, chassis, tires, bodywork were brought together in a finely tuned system. The new Bombardier Rotax package redefines the standards regarding performance, safety and low maintenance.