Supermoto conversion
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 …
