Built around Kymco's atv motorcycle platform, the 2013 Kymco Mongoose 90 utilizes a 89 cc (5.4 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 6.3 HP (4.6 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 3.2 Nm (2.4 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 70.8 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,000 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 Mongoose 90 measures 105.2 kg (232 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.06 HP/kg (16.7 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 660 mm (26 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops. The 5.3-liter (1.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kymco archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2010 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
70.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.06 HP/kg (16.7 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–7,000 rpm
Standover Height
660 mm (26 in)
Engine
Displacement89.0 ccm (5.43 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power6.3 HP (4.6 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque3.2 Nm (0.3 kgf-m or 2.4 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
DrivelineCVT
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel
Front SuspensionSingle A-arm
Rear SuspensionSwing arm
Ground Clearance184 mm (7.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre18/7-8
Rear Tyre18/9-8
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight105.2 kg (232.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0599 HP/kg
Seat Height660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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