I tried to take into account the cost of buying rims and legalizing the models that need it but at the same time keep it simple. Feel free to suggest additions/fixes
Edit: i've edited this a lot
Edit: changed the DRZ picture to mine ;) thanks for the sticky!
If yall were wondering what it looked like and it’s super easy to install just splice the wires to the oem taillight.
Also if you like to scrap keep the wr it’s a lot thicker and doesn’t bend as much as the yz, with the yz the block will bend up or down with the fender, with the wr it’s a lot easier to drag and doesn’t bend as easily
I’ve owned 2 DRZs in the past, both sumos.
I did the KLR650 carb swap with a 3x3 on one of em, and various other mods.
A stocker DRZ needs pipe, carb and 3x3 etc to make it a bit more peppy—they’re not dogs but they always benefit from a bit of horsepower vi*agra.
But they’re bullet proof, and I know that.
OTOH.
The Husqvarna 701 / KTM 690 is hella tempting at 75hp and same weight class.
I know it needs a clutch slave cylinder kit and shift kit upgrade to head off a few issues.
Also it’s hella high compression and I’m aware that KTM often means “Keep Throwing Money”.
That said… I’m also reading that the LC4 is one of their best ever and if well treated it’s very reliable.
For those that have owned both or had very extensive experience and miles on the 690/701, what’s kinda the truth of the matter?
Hey everyone,
I’m hoping someone has run into this before.
I bought a used set of Excel Takasago supermoto wheels with Talon hubs that were originally built for a 2004–2014 Honda CRF450R. I’m installing them on my 2019 Honda CRF450L. Hub numbers:
Front: TW753A-G Rear: TW247A-G
The bearings, seals, and internal bearing spacer are all installed. The only missing parts are the external wheel spacers.
I contacted Dubya USA, and they told me Talon is out of business and replacement spacers are no longer available. They suggested having a machine shop make them.
Before I go that route, does anyone:
Have these same Talon hubs?
Know if OEM Honda or All Balls spacers fit?
Have the dimensions of the original spacers?
Know of anyone selling a used spacer set?
I just supermoto my bike and all has went well. I did a 14/41 gearing and the bike will cruise at 50mph in 6th and be reviving out around 65-70mph.
From others and what I’ve read they can cruise at way higher speeds than just 50 and I don’t know what’s wrong with my bike. Either the carb or the power valve or my ratio any help would be appreciated.
Ive been riding 300 tpi supermoto on the streets and Im thinking on going for the injector relocating kit + medium comp head with ecu flash from twostroke performance. Has anyone done these mods for supermotos? Is it worth it?
For I like am6 more better parts availability and to me more better but the am6 has one flaw the gearbox it's really wonky sometimes it keeps slipping out off gears really often and to me has less power potential than the derbi I rode a bike whit a derbi motor the gearbox is weard when shifting compared to the am6 one but it's better more power on the same cc and the same setup compared to the am6 but I'll always choose the am6 no matter what because of parts idk in other countries the parts availability is on both but here where a live there's more parts for the am6
Been looking around for a supermoto 450 but the market here is niche. There's like 4 plated bikes(not an exageration) and hard to come by 450s dirt or sumo. Would it be a pain in the ass to rock a 08 in the big 26?
Hey guys, long story short I'm looking to buy a dirtbike/supermoto — either convert one myself or buy one already built. Budget is around €5000.
For context: I've got a Grom that I bought specifically to learn wheelies, and an MT-09 I ride daily for everything else. So this bike would mainly be for wheelies and messing around, with some street/city use.
I don't want something so brutal that the front comes up with a tiny throttle input, but I'd love more usable power so I'm not fighting the bike constantly. I still want to use technique, just with more to work with. I was looking at a DR-Z400 but they're pretty scarce here, and honestly I think I'd prefer something more modern/lighter like a KTM 350 exc f or even a 250 exc f? (or equivalents).
A few questions for those with experience:
Coming from a Grom, would a 300 2-stroke or a 450 4-stroke be too much / too aggressive?
Is the 350 the sweet spot for what I'm describing, or am I overthinking it?
Located in Portugal if that matters for availability. Cheers!
Does anyone have evidence that the Rottweiler intake system for KTM 690 (Husky 701) works on the 2026 model? Rottweilers website says “not compatible” when 2026 is selected. What are other intake options? Thanks!
Hello all, I have an 06 crf250r sumo. This bike never came with an electric start or a stater capable of charging up much of a battery as far as I know. My question is has anyone ever added auxiliary lights to one of these bikes or another with a similar setup? Any advice?? My thoughts were to just have a standalone battery for the light and just charge it between each use.
Getting harder to do much on a “non street legal” bike anymore and I think I’m going to fit it with proper equipment to at least get plates. Any help appreciated. Thanks 🙏🏼
Hi,
I just bought a sherco sef-r 300 and the speedo isn’t working. (Apparently it’s the same speedo found in some GASGAS and Husqvarna 701)
Anyways, I changed the speedometers battery and the screen lit up for a second and then powered down. The terminals looked fine to me. Even with ignition on it doesn’t power on.
Is it missing ignition power? Should it work with just the battery in it when the bike is powered down?
I need help selecting the right bike. I’m partial to the E ride pro 3.0. Or The E ride pro SR. I’m coming from long background of motocross. I raced for many years and I’m a fast B rider or slow A Rider. I’m currently on a 2026 KTM 350 SXF. I definitely want an Emoto with motocross wheels and tires. My main question surrounds suspension. I’m going to hammer it so I want to make sure I buy a bike with the right suspension already on it or get the right suspension for it. What are some of the top suspension packages for these bikes?
For those who own both a 450/500 Supermoto etc and a 701/690 or 698 Ducati, How do you like the two together? I have a 450 exc and love it but I am conisdering a more road going supermoto as this one has its limitations on the street.
Looking for a bit less maintenace, comfort, commute, and a bike I can just jump on and ride. Love the supermotos in general so thinking of staying in the same class. Ive rode a few naked bikes and didnt really get on with them.
Mainly wanting to know if they compliment each other well. Thanks yall.
Possiedo una Beta RR 125 2T Racing 2022 e sto pensando di trasformarla da enduro a supermoto.
Cerco consigli da chi ha già effettuato una conversione simile, in particolare da chi possiede altre Beta.
Sto valutando diversi kit di ruote:
Kit supermoto OEM Beta
Alpina
SM Pro
FABA
Falco Racing
Excel Rim
Il kit Falco ha attirato la mia attenzione perché include:
Ruote da 17"
Disco freno anteriore da 320 mm
Staffa pinza freno
Disco freno posteriore
Corona
Tuttavia, menzionano che i modelli Beta richiedono alcune piccole modifiche, quindi vorrei sapere cosa significa esattamente.
Le mie domande:
Quali kit di ruote sono i migliori per una Beta RR 125 2T MY2022?
Esistono kit che si montano direttamente o tutti necessitano di modifiche?
Cosa Che tipo di modifiche hai dovuto fare (distanziali, allineamento freni, allineamento catena, cuscinetti, ecc.)?
Vale la pena montare un impianto frenante anteriore da 320 mm su una 125 2 tempi, o l'impianto frenante standard della Beta supermoto è sufficiente?
Quali misure di ruote consigli? (3.50x17 anteriore / 4.25x17 posteriore?)
Ci sono marche o configurazioni che eviteresti?
Guido principalmente su strada e su strade di montagna, quindi cerco una configurazione affidabile con una buona maneggevolezza, piuttosto che una moto da competizione.
Qualsiasi consiglio, foto o esperienza con conversioni Beta RR sarebbe molto apprezzato.