Kyosho Optima Mid – Koswork Edition (K.30622KE)

The Kyosho Optima Mid Legendary Series – Koswork Edition (K.30622KE) celebrates a true icon of RC racing. Updated to accept modern electronics while retaining its classic form, this 4WD belt-drive buggy brings back the spirit of the Optima Mid with precision engineering and premium Koswork upgrades.

Faithful to the original’s racy silhouette yet re-engineered for today’s power systems, the chassis features refined drivetrain efficiency, adjustable belt tension and carefully selected components from the Turbo Optima Mid lineage. The result is a smooth, responsive build that captures vintage character with contemporary performance.

Koswork Edition includes

• Koswork Carbon Side Plate
• Koswork Carbon Suspension Holders
• Koswork Carbon Rear Camber Link Mount
• Koswork Carbon Rear Shock Tower
• Koswork Carbon Front Shock Tower
• Koswork Universal Drive Shafts
• Koswork Turnbuckle Set HD

Key features

• Recreation of the celebrated 4WD buggy, updated for modern R/C electronics
• Belt-type 4WD system for efficient, stable drive on low-grip and modern tracks
• 48-pitch pinion and 82T spur gear; optional 78T / 80T spur settings
• Reinforced slipper clutch to support powerful brushless motors
• Battery holder compatible with various pack types with KYOSHO logo fastener
• New wheels in original Optima Mid design with Turbo Optima tyres
• Reinforced nylon rear wing with three mounting angles
• Blister packaging style that echoes the original release
• Gold anodised threaded oil shocks
• FRP front and rear shock stays
• Countersunk aluminium main chassis
• Moulded resin belt covers with adjustable belt tensioner
• Full ball bearings and hex screws throughout
• Adjustable toe-angle rear hubs
• Updated steering bellcrank with integrated servo saver
• Strengthened suspension arms with stabiliser mounts
• 12mm hex drive with locking pin
• 2.2" one-piece wheels and clear body with decal sheet

Technical data

• Length: 375mm
• Width: 244mm
• Height: 142mm
• Wheelbase: 255mm
• Tread (F/R): 208mm
• Weight: approx. 1,600g (with 7.2V 4000 LiPo)
• Tyres (F/R): φ82 × 36mm
• Motor: 540 class size (sold separately)
• Gear ratio: 8.28:1

Kit contents

• Kit chassis
• Tire
• Wheel (white)
• Clear body
• Wing (white)
• Mask sheet
• Decals
• Hexagon wrench
• Cross wrench
• Shock wrench
• Grease
• Shock oil

Required for operation

• 2-channel R/C system
• Servo
• 540 motor
• ESC
• Battery for chassis (7.4V Ni-MH or 7.4V Li-Po)
• Charger for chassis battery
• Batteries for transmitter