Karting Australia’s highest performance Junior category will switch to a new engine for 2027.
“After ten successful years, the Vortex DVS-Junior engine will be replaced by the Vortex SV engine, which builds on the proven strengths of other Vortex products while introducing modern features and enhanced performance” a KA press release stated.
The SV is a 125cc water-cooled 2-stroke engine that incorporates electric start as standard. It is already in use across Europe, the Americas and Asia.
It has also been selected by the FIA as the exclusive engine for the Arrive & Drive Championships reflecting its performance, reliability and consistency on the international stage.
“Unlike the current DVS-Junior engine, which was used exclusively in the KA2 category, the SV will be a true pathway engine” the statment continued.
“(It) will be eligible for use in the TaG 125 and Restricted TaG 125 classes as well, creating a seamless pathway from the Junior Classes through to Senior water-cooled TaG engines.”
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“The Vortex DVS-Junior engine has been an extremely reliable engine with great parity within our high-performance Junior category of KA2 for a decade”said Karting Australia CEO Kelvin O’Reilly.
“It has been a great platform to be able to showcase the top level of junior talent in Australia.
“Technology has changed a lot over the past decade, and we look forward to our drivers benefiting from the modern technology, materials and construction from the OTK Kart Group who produce the Vortex SV engine.
“One of the most important things for our sport is to be introducing a pathway engine, we envisage this will assist with the continual growth of the KA2 class well into the future.”
The Vortex SV will be available for purchase in late 2026 through your local kart retailer with special pricing and trade-in opportunities for the current competitors in the KA2 category direct with OTK Kart Australia.
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