At the heart of the 2021 Kymco Mongoose 270 atv motorcycle, Kymco utilizes a 270 cc (16.5 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21.8 HP (15.9 kW) while maximum torque reaches 22.5 Nm (16.6 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 80.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Mongoose 270 measures 193 kg (425 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (8.85 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,181 mm (46.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
80.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (8.85 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement270.0 ccm (16.48 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power21.8 HP (15.9 kW))
Torque22.5 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 16.6 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
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