RULES

OUR RULES ARE PRETTY MUCH THE SAME AS SUPERMOTOUSA: CLICK HERE

F.A.Q.

Getting Started
The most common questions we hear about getting started in supermoto:

Q: Do I need to have 17" wheels and big brakes to race?

A: No. Not at all. Supermoto racing is all about rider skill, not bike modification. There are plenty of riders who are just as fast as on stock 21/19" wheels as they are on 17's. We highly recommend that you start out by keeping your stock wheels and buying a set of tires. Below is a list of tires that will fit on your stock rims. Most of these tires are inexpensive and can be purchased from most any motorcycle shop.

Sportsman Tire Suggestions:
All that you have to do to get involved in the sport and ride is to mount some tires on your bike that will fit the stock rims. Here are a list of some tires that have been proven to work:

Wheel Size Manufacturer Model/Description Size
18" Kings Tires KT966 4.10x18 or 460x18
KT967 120/90x18
Avon GP1 4.10 x 18
Gripster 110/80 x 18
Dunlop Trailmax 120/90x18
Maxxis Pro Maxx

19" Carlisle 51-S 4.00x19
Avenger 4.00x19 4.00x19 or smaller
Universal 4.00x19 or smaller
Pirelli; MT53 4.00x19 or smaller
Maxxis; DTR-1 27x7x19
Goodyear Eagle DT II 27.0x7.0x19
Goodyear DT1 4.00x19 or smaller
Dunlop K70 4.00x19
K180F 110/80x19
Continental Milestone 120/80x19 and 130/80x19

21 inch Avon Gripster AM24 90/90S21
AV33 90/90H21
Kings Tire 90/90-21
Dunlop D604 90/90-21
Maxxis Promax

Bike Setup:
Q: What do I have to do to the bike to get it track ready?

A: It's a pretty simple list of thing that should take you less than an hour to get setup

Remove the coolant from your radiator. Replace it with water or water and water wetter
Any bolt that can drain oil or water should be either safety wired or siliconed in place.

Suspension:
Q: Do I have to lower my suspension?

A: Nope. Many people lower and stiffen their suspension, but it is not a requirement. The main thing to do if you are just starting out is to stiffen your compression on the forks and rear shock, as well as slow down your rebound. This will enable you to stay more stable in the corners.

Some basic setup tips for using stock suspension:

Pull the forks as far up in the triple clamps as possible (you need weight on the front tire)
Use about 3/4's of all the available rebound on both the forks and shock (the adjuster on the forks is on the top of the fork, but the bottom of the shock). The return of the bike to the top of the suspension stroke should be fairly slow
Low tire pressures are a good idea. On 17" tires you run around 20-25lbs of air pressure, on any other tire you should run about 15-18 lbs (this is so the tire can flex on the sidewalls)
Dial in about 3/4 of available compression on both the forks and shock (adjusters are on the bottom of the forks and on the top of shock)
Sag: Front sag should be about 23-25mm, rear sag should be 80-90mm

Riding Gear:
Q: Do I need to wear leathers?

A: You do not "need" to wear leathers. There are plenty of people who wear MX gear. However, there is nothing better to protect you from road rash than a good set of leathers. Prices on leathers can range anywhere from $300 for a set off the rack at your local dealer to $1500 or so from custom racing leather manufacturers. This may sound expensive, but ponder the thought of replacing MX gear every time that you burn a hole in it over a two year period, and the cost is about the same.

The mandatory items are:
D.O.T. approved helmet
eye protection
boots
gloves
long pants
long sleeve jersey

The recommended items:
At a minimum, we STRONGLY suggest a durable set of motocross gear. We would also suggest:
elbow pads
knee pads
tailbone pad
hip pads
shoulder and back protection (a MX chest protector will work)
leather gloves
motocross boots
If you want to wear MX gear, there are several companies that sell a protective "armor" jacket that can be worn under a MX jersey. They range in price, but are worth every penny. Once again, "trust us!"

Just starting out :
Q: what if I want to try supermoto and I dont have leathers or maybe even a bike?

A: Yea, good luck buddy. Go find some clapped out used MX bike and bring lots of prtective gear. Once you get the taste of supermoto you will go out and spend waaaaay too much money on it, just like a junkie on heroin. Then you can ride my bike - as long as I get to ride yours.