Is 212cc engine profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $161K/yr across 24 tracked products. 3 of 9 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +28.5%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (54/100).

How competitive is the 212cc engine niche?

20 brands and 27 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 58% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 63% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in 212cc engine?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Motor Issues, Durability. The return rate is 0.0%.

When does demand for 212cc engine peak?

Demand peaks in Apr; the busiest month runs 1.8× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the 212cc engine niche?

Listings span $47.91–$347.40; the average listing price is $121.11 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 79 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

212cc engine

Worth a look

Shows low returns (0.0%), but weak search conversion (0.3%) keeps it on the watch list.

Returns

Incredible0.0%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Review moat

Incredible78.5

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Quality gap

Great4.3★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Brand share

Good63%

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

Avg price

Good$121.11

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Growth

Good+28.5%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

Competition

Okay58%

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

Market size

Okay$161K

$161K/yr · 416K searches

Price range

Bad$47.91–$347.40

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Conversion

Bad0.3%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

Signals No Dominant Brand High Price

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, 212cc engine is a $161K/yr Amazon United States market (416K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 63% of demand. Demand peaks in Apr. Verdict: Worth a look — 54/100.

Data updated Jul 16, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

212cc engine market data

Units sold / yr: 1K–1K; avg 0–100/product
Revenue / yr: $121K–$151K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 0.3%
Avg BSR: #757
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 13%
Sponsored: 96%
Out of stock: 5.1%
Avg brand age: 30 months
Avg seller age: 147 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products take 58% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

Brands

20 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

63%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

58%

Top 20: 96%

Open market

31%

Predator Engines19%
YUASDUU19%
BILT HARD10%
AKSDSGA8%
GENMAX6%
maXpeedingrods6%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +28.5% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Apr · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.8×

Open Trend

Top 212cc engine search terms

212cc engine143K/yr +39.1%0.2% conv.
go kart engine64K/yr +23.2%0.1% conv.
go kart motor31K/yr +13.4%0.1% conv.
212cc22K/yr +22.7%0.3% conv.
212 engine20K/yr +23.7%0.2% conv.
224cc engine18K/yr +28.2%0.0% conv.
go cart engine17K/yr +25.9%0.2% conv.
212 cc engine14K/yr +27.6%0.3% conv.
go cart motor17K/yr +9.7%0.2% conv.
196cc engine9K/yr +34.7%0.1% conv.

All search terms

Top 212cc engine products on Amazon

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Predator 6.5 HP 212cc OHV Horizontal Shaft Gas Engine - NOT Certified for California; Fuel Shut Off and Recoil Start

Predator Engines$187.454.4★576 rev

YUASDUU 212CC Engine 7.5 HP Go Kart Engine 4 Stroke Gas Engine Pull Start Engine Motor Horizontal Shaft Single Cylinder Motor for Go Kart Compressors Trencher Lawn Mover

YUASDUU$54.003.8★34 rev

BILT HARD 7HP Gas Engine Horizontal Shaft 212cc 4 Stroke OHV Industrial Grade Replacement Gas Motor Shaft 3/4 (19mm) Diameter 2-3/8 Long 3/16 Keyway

BILT HARD$139.814.6★642 rev

maXpeedingrods 7HP 212cc Gas Engine 4 Stroke OHV Horizontal Shaft Gasoline Engine Shaft 3/4 (19mm) Diameter Shaft 3/16 Keyway for Go-Karts Compressors Lawn Mowers Water Pumps

maXpeedingrods$147.794.5★98 rev

GENMAX 7HP 212cc Recoil Start Gas Engine Horizontal Shaft 3/4 4-Stroke OHV Replacement Engine for Go Kart Water Pump CultivatorGM212R

GENMAX$169.025.0★3 rev

Newest

by launch date

HjirtPxe Gas Engine 7.5hp Air Cooling 4-Stroke Motor 212cc Go Kart Gas Engine Motor with 20mm Shaft 3600 RPM for Honda Gx160 Go Kart Wood Splitters Compressors Cement Mixers Lawn Mowers (212cc)

HjirtPxe$65.783 rev

3mo ago

YSHUSTGY GX160 7.5HP 212cc Gasoline Engine Replacement Motor for Generators Pressure Washers Go-Karts Water Pumps Multi-Purpose Outdoor Equipment Durable Easy Start for Homeowners Gardeners DIY

YSHUSTGY$110.137 rev

3mo ago

GENMAX 7HP 212cc Recoil Start Gas Engine Horizontal Shaft 3/4 4-Stroke OHV Replacement Engine for Go Kart Water Pump CultivatorGM212R

GENMAX$169.023 rev

5mo ago

GENMAX 7HP 212cc Electric Start Gas Engine Horizontal Shaft 3/4 4-Stroke OHV Replacement Engine for Go Kart Water Pump Pressure WasherGM212E

GENMAX$198.682 rev

5mo ago

212CC 7.5HP 4-Stroke Small Gas Engine 3600 RPM Horizontal Shaft Gas Motor High-Efficiency OHV Go Cart Motor for Go Kart Mini Bikes Log Splitters Tillers Pressure Washers

IOENC$47.912 rev

6mo ago

What buyers say about 212cc engine

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

What buyers love

Motor Power34%

“The motor is great however”

Value For Money22%

“Great value”

Size-Overall11%

“this fit perfectly”

Quality-Overall7%

“Looks like good quality”

Advertised Vs Actual Product4%

“It was just right”

Ease Of Use2%

“Very simple”

Durability2%

“Durable, Efficient, & Easy to Install”

Fuel Efficiency2%

“great on gas”

Lubrication2%

“Dont forget to add oil”

Strength2%

“Engine is powerful”

What buyers complain about

Size-Overall25%

“Nothing will fit this engine”

Motor Issues15%

“NOT A GO KART ENGINE”

Durability11%

“Ran fine for about an hour the 1st day”

Value For Money8%

“Waste of money”

Quality-Overall8%

“Junk”

Functionality-Overall6%

“It does not run”

Assembly/Installation3%

“Wiring instructions are vague”

Material Quality2%

“Cam Is all plastic”

Fuel Efficiency2%

“I think the rated horsepower is off”

Touch/Button Controls2%

“Switch doesn't work”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall48%

Defective Material/Parts13%

Motor Issues10%

Functionality-Overall9%

Advertised Vs Actual Product9%

Compatibility-Overall3%

Noise Level2%

Mounting2%

Assembly/Installation2%

Leak-Proof1%

Common questions

Is 212cc engine profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $161K/yr across 24 tracked products. 3 of 9 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +28.5%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (54/100).
How competitive is the 212cc engine niche?: 20 brands and 27 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 58% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 63% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in 212cc engine?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Motor Issues, Durability. The return rate is 0.0%.
When does demand for 212cc engine peak?: Demand peaks in Apr; the busiest month runs 1.8× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the 212cc engine niche?: Listings span $47.91–$347.40; the average listing price is $121.11 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 79 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.