2016
OSSA Explorer - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 778122 |
|---|---|
| Category | Trial |
| Make | OSSA |
| Model | Explorer |
| Year | 2016 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Tubular Cr-Mo / Aluminium with patented Fuel Tank by OSSA |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Four-piston calipers. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 185 mm (7.3 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Extension and compression adjustable |
| Fronttyre | 1.60-21 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | OlléHydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Reartyre | 2.15-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 72.5 x 60.0 mm (2.9 x 2.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Multidisc hydraulic wet clutch |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 247.70 ccm (15.11 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | EFI Kokusan assisted by a Lithium battery |
| Lubricationsystem | Mixture 100% synthetic oil lubrication 0.9% |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black/green |
|---|---|
| Comments | Spanish made bike. |
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 74.0 kg (163.1 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 7.60 litres (2.01 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 340 mm (13.4 inches) |
| Seatheight | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About OSSA
Country of Origin:
Spain
Founder:
Manuel Giró (Orpheo Sincronic Sociedad Anónima)
Best Known For:
Lightweight Spanish two-strokes; trials legends (Mick Andrews Replica) and enduro racers
Company History
OSSA helped define Spain’s off-road identity with light, crisp two-strokes that prized balance and traction over brute force. Trials success—especially with Mick Andrews—made the brand synonymous with finesse: bikes that float over rocks and pivot on a dime. Enduro and desert racers valued nimble frames and engines that pulled cleanly from low rpm. Economic turbulence and competition eventually shuttered operations, though a 2010s revival briefly rekindled the magic before merging into larger groups. Historically, OSSA’s imprint is durable: modern trials geometry and the Spanish school of technical riding owe much to its pursuit of control and feel, proving that the fastest way through rough ground is often the smoothest.