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Rotax Max Challenge - Rotax "MAX" Engine

Introducing the tools:
The RoTAX "MAX" engine is a 2 stroke, liquid cooled 125 cc engine. It has a balance shaft, integrated water pump, electric starter and centrifugal clutch.

The integration of the onboard electric started with the centrifugal clutch greatly simplifies the engine, allowing it to run more economically in a concept called Touch and Go (TaG). This design uses just 2% engine oil and is renouned for durability as well as ease of operation. The balance shaft which, is an eccentric weighted shaft, counters vibrations in the engine that are not balanced, thus giving a smoother ride.

The family:
- 125 Junior MAX engine:
15 kW
recommended for juniors from 13– 16 years
has a cylinder without exhaust valve

- The 125 Junior MAX engine can be simply downgraded to the
125 Mini MAX engine configuration by means of an intake and exhaust restricto:
10 kW
recommended for kids from 10 – 13 years

- It can also be downgraded to the 125 Micro MAX engine configuration by means of a different exhaust and radiator:
5 kW
recommended for kids from 8 – 10 years .

- A 125 Junior MAX engine can be also upgraded by means of a cylinder with exhaust valve to a 125 MAX engine configuration:
21 kW
recommended as of 15 years
has a cylinder with exhaust valve

- The top line of the MAX engine family is the 125 MAX DD2:
24 kW
recommended as of 15 years
has a two speed gearbox and a chainless drive system