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Showing 12 karting products • Generated 2026-03-28 11:18

Gloves (2)

Alpinestars
Alpinestars Tech 1-K Race Karting Gloves
$60
CIK-FIA Level 1 homologated. Pre-curved fingers, palm silicone micro-grip, stretch Lycra back. The most popular karting glove at club level.
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Sparco
Sparco K-Carbon Karting Gloves
$80
CIK-FIA Level 2 certified. Carbon fiber knuckle guards, palm leather reinforcement, neoprene wrist closure. A step up for competitive karters.
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Helmets (3)

Zamp
Zamp RZ-62 Karting Helmet
$290
Snell CMR2016 certified. Composite shell, wide visor opening, removable/washable liner. Best value certified karting helmet for club and arrive-and-drive events.
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Bell
Bell RS7 Pro SA2020 Karting Helmet
$560
Snell SA2020 and CMR approved. Carbon shell with FIA CMR homologation for CIK-FIA competition. Ultra-wide eye-port, visor lift included. Top pick for competitive karting.
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Arai
Arai SK-6 Karting Helmet
$750
Snell CMR2016 certified. Arai's signature R75 shell concept for superior impact dispersion. Premium liner, excellent peripheral vision. FWT and serious club karters.
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Body Protection (4)

OMP
OMP Kart Rib Protector
$75
CE certified hard-shell rib guard. Adjustable velcro closure, anatomical fit. Solid value rib protector for arrive-and-drive and club karting.
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Alpinestars
Alpinestars Bionic Karting Rib Protector
$100
Hard outer shell with foam inner, CE certified. Protects ribs and kidney area in direct-seating karts where the seat provides no absorption. Mandatory at many tracks.
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Leatt
Leatt 3.5 Junior Neck Brace
$170
FIA 8407-2022 compliant, designed for junior karters and small-framed adults. Collarbone ramps, 4-point chest plate, works with all CIK-FIA certified suits.
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Leatt
Leatt 5.5 Adult Neck Brace
$330
Top-tier Leatt brace. Replaceable collarbone ramps, 4-point chest plate, Aramid reinforcement. FIM approved for MX and widely used in competitive karting.
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Karting Suits (3)

OMP
OMP KS-3 Karting Suit
$195
CIK-FIA Level 2 certified. Budget-friendly entry into homologated karting suits. Polyester/cotton outer fabric, Nomex inner, knee reinforcements.
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Alpinestars
Alpinestars KMX-9 v2 CIK-FIA Karting Suit
$270
CIK-FIA Level 2 homologated. Stretch panels at elbows and knees, integrated back padding, Nomex inner lining. Excellent protection-to-comfort ratio.
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Sparco
Sparco Prime K3 Karting Suit
$300
CIK-FIA Level 2 certified. Pre-curved sleeves and legs for natural driving position. CE-certified external elbow and shoulder padding. Great for regional competition.
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Helmet fit matters most. A loose helmet is dangerous. Measure your head circumference and check the manufacturer's size chart — or visit a motorsport shop to get fitted.

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