Dial in your clutching and put real power to the ground with the KWI AO Base Clutch Kit for Can-Am Maverick X3 models running the QRS primary clutch. Built to correct the factory clutch calibration and eliminate lazy shifting and belt slip, the AO Base Kit gives you adjustable tuning for nearly any terrain, tire size, or power level.
Now available with the option to add a KWI Groovix Helix (DR3 or #4 cut), this kit takes clutch performance even further with improved cooling, belt grip, and a more controlled shift curve for a stronger, more consistent, and more reliable drive.
Whether you ride dunes, desert, trails, rocks, or mud—or you’re just tired of burning belts and sluggish response—the AO Base Kit gives you the control and performance you’ve been looking for.
Key Features
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Engineered for Can-Am Maverick X3 with QRS primary clutch
Corrects factory inefficiencies and helps deliver full power to the wheels. -
Adjustable AO flyweights
KWI’s proprietary AO weights let you fine-tune for tire size, terrain, elevation, and power level. -
Matched primary spring
Includes a precision-tuned primary spring for improved belt squeeze, backshift, and RPM control. -
Optional KWI Groovix Helix (DR3 or #4 cut)
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Add a Groovix Helix to gain KWI’s patent-pending cooling technology.
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Internal rib and fan features help move air through the clutch to reduce belt temperatures and increase belt life.
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Aggressive shift angles improve belt grip, reduce slip, and keep RPM in the power band.
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Improved acceleration & backshifting
Quicker response when you stab the throttle and faster backshift when you roll out, so power is always ready. -
Works with stock or tuned machines
Designed to perform on stock ECU calibration or tuned X3s, from trail cars to high-HP builds.
Why Choose the AO Base Kit?
The AO Base Kit was engineered from the ground up after hundreds of hours of testing across different power levels, tire sizes, and riding conditions. Instead of a one-size-fits-all “generic” setup, you get a true tuning system:
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Adjust the AO weights to match your setup
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Choose a Groovix Helix cut (DR3 for stock/mod builds, #4 for big-turbo/high-HP setups) for the shift feel and belt grip you want
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Reduce belt temps, cut down on slip, and keep RPMs where your motor makes power
If you want your Can-Am Maverick X3 to launch harder, pull cleaner, and stay more consistent in real riding conditions, the KWI AO Base Clutch Kit is the foundation your clutching setup should start from.
Fitment
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Direct fit:
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All 2017–2021 Can-Am Maverick X3 models with QRS primary clutch
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X RS, X DS, X RC
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Turbo, Turbo R, Turbo RR
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2-seat & 4-seat
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Also compatible with:
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Other Can-Am models/years that are equipped with a QRS primary clutch
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Machines that have been converted to the QRS primary clutch
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