The Best Supermoto Bikes. 1 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto. Husqvarna 701 Supermoto Key Specs. 2 KTM 690 SMC R. 3 Ducati Hypermotard 110 EVO SP. 4 Aprilia SXV550. 5 KTM Duke 690.
Are 125cc Supermoto 125s reliable?
There are lots of 125cc supermotos available. Over the past 15-20 years, various manufacturers have produced Supermoto 125s. Check out our guide to the best 125cc motorcycles for more great bikes. Any of the modern supermotos are as reliable as other similar motorcycles in their range.
Are KTM and Husqvarna supermoto bikes the same?
Next up, we’ve got the Husqvarna SM450R. Now, you’re going to notice a few recurring themes in this list: KTM and Husqvarna supermoto bikes. Both companies are stalwarts in the supermoto segment and though they’re pretty much the same company these days, there’s still enough variation to separate the two brands.
What are supermotard bikes?
These bikes were first built to compete in special supermotard races. Since the idea was first conceived back in the late 1970s, supermotard racing has delighted motorcycle fans from across three different racing genres.
The dead-reliable—and unchanged since its inception— Suzuki DR-Z400SM is a great choice to get into supermoto riding with used bikes aplenty. The maxi motard Ducati Hypermotard 950 and Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 are two large supermoto offerings from Italy. If you want to go electric, Zero’s FXS Supermoto is a great pick with hot-swappable batteries.
What makes the SXV550 a supermoto?
The SXV550 has a lightweight, cast aluminium and steel trellis plus 48mm upside-down forks with full adjusters. The twin-engine makes this bike more powerful and a lot quieter than other supermotos. With ultra-cool bodywork and an RSV-like diamond-shaped rear light, it’s a great looking bike.
What is supermoto racing?
Supermotos—specifically supermoto racing—started as a new class where motorcyclists of different backgrounds could come together and compete to find the best all-around racer. In the late 1970s, Gavin Trippe—race promoter and motorcycle journalist—created supermotos with the show Superbikers.
Should you buy a zero or a supermoto?
If you want to go electric, Zero’s FXS Supermoto is a great pick with hot-swappable batteries. If you don’t like any of the factory options, you can always buy a dirt bike or dual sport and convert it to a supermoto. Buy some spoke—or cast—wheels, wrap them in sticky rubber, upgrade your brakes, and get to riding.
