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36/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.07 hp/kg
Torque
25 Nm
Engine
288 ccm
Technical Overview
2017 KSR Explorer Argon 330 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by KSR for the atv motorcycle segment, the 2017 KSR Explorer Argon 330 S pairs a 288 cc (17.6 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20.1 HP (14.7 kW) at 7,100 rpm while maximum torque reaches 25 Nm (18.4 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 69.8 HP per liter and a 1,600 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,100 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Explorer Argon 330 S measures 273 kg (602 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (13.58 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,270 mm (50 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Specific Output
69.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.07 HP/kg (13.58 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–7,100 rpm
Engine
Displacement288.0 ccm (17.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power20.1 HP (14.7 kW)) @ 7100 RPM
Torque25.0 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.4 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
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