What Is A Fender? In the US the term ‘fender’ originally related to cars. They were the metal covers that enclosed the wheel area and literally meant ‘fending off’ road debris. In the UK they are more commonly known as mudguards but the word ‘fender’ is often used. On motorcycles the front fender is designed …
Adding A Supermoto Kickstand Unless you intend to race your Supermoto adding a kickstand should be part of the conversion and there are plenty of aftermarket designs to choose from. However, the overall length of these kickstands were designed for the original wheel size of the dirt bike and because Supermoto wheels are smaller in …
What Is Gear Ratio? Unless otherwise stated Supermoto gear ratio is referring to the final-drive ratio and not the gearbox. The final-drive ratio comprises of the front and rear sprockets + the chain. It is calculated by how many times the front sprocket has to rotate in order to turn the rear sprocket one complete …
Motocross Or Dual Sport? Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki are not currently making any street legal Supermotos but it’s worth considering using one of their excellent motocross or dual sport bikes for a Supermoto conversion. Converting a motocross into a Supermoto is much more complex, costly and time consuming than converting a dual sport that is …
What Type Of Clothing For Supermoto Supermoto clothing tends to be either motocross gear or road race gear and sometimes a hybrid of both. Although motocross gear tends to look the business there is no substitute for leathers if you come off on the road. Normal road race leathers are OK. However, these are designed …
Supermoto Helmet Style A Supermoto helmet is the most important piece of safety equipment you will buy. What style of helmet you choose is of course down to personal preference. In the early days of Supermoto, riders typically favoured wearing the lighter motocross helmet and goggles. These are still a popular choice with Supermoto riders. …
Supermoto Glove Type Although motocross helmets and goggles are used by Supermoto riders, wearing motocross gloves are not suitable for Supermoto. The motocross glove offers very little protection in the event of an accident on the road. The small bones and ligaments in the hand and wrist are easily fractured and recovery is a long …
Supermoto Boot Style After a crash helmet the purchasing of correct Supermoto boots will be one of the most important investments any Supermoto rider can make. Foot and ankle damage are the more common injuries associated with Supermoto riding so getting good quality boots that are comfortable and fit right is essential. Supermoto riders generally …
Supermoto Goggle Style Supermoto riders that wear motocross helmets will need to purchase motocross goggles. Motocross goggles have a tough but lightweight frame, moisture wicking foam and scratch-resistant shatterproof lenses. The lenses are normally UV treated to protect from harmful rays and can come with different tints for various riding conditions. Goggles give essential eye …
Zero FXS ZF7.2 – 2020 Model Motor: 34 Kw ZForce 75-5, air-cooled, mid-drive motor Max. Power output: 46 HP @ 4,300 rpm Max. Torque: 106 Nm Top speed: 85 mph Battery: 7.2 kWh Seat height: 835mm Weight: 133 kg Price: £9,999 An electric Supermoto?? … WHAT THE HECK! The noticeable absence of a clutch lever …
