Dyno-tested with full a Akrapovic exhaust this bike puts down 56 hp at the wheel and weighs 240 lbs fully fueled for the 2016 model; 2017-2019 model is 2-4 lbs lighter due to AER fork and some other changes these last 2 years but overall it is the same chassis, wheels, etc. I know, I have owned 2016-2019 FS450s. Pretty much ALL supermoto bikes run 16.5" front rims and Dunlop, Bridgestone, Metzeler and Michelin all make 16.5" fronts that work great, the latter even makes a VERY good 16" front which I find works great! Also, DO NOT USE the clutch lever on downshifts, the slipper clutch will handle it BEST if you leave the lever alone, try it, you will thank me. Last two important points....the handguards do not protect much in the event of a crash, so if you value your fingers and/or the stock master cylinder then get a set of Cycra ProBend hand guards with metal bars. Second point, the stock brake pads are good and last a long time but a set of Brembo Z04 or Vesrahs will give you more bite and less arm pump when riding for 30 minutes or more at a time. Remember to set the bike/rider sag to 20/80 mm (shock is sprung for 180 lbs rider). Manual recommended settings for fork/shock and tire pressure work great and ALWAYS warm up those tires with a few laps if you do not use tire warmers!

I did a supermoto build video series on a 2019 yamaha YZ450FX, easy peasy to do and make street legal here in Ohio. My YZ Sumo is the most fun motorcycle I've had yet, it RIPS and so lightweight. It's fun ripping it around town, riding up staircases, and riding in local woods, aka urban f*ckery.

Iam into it !!! I ride every week in Miami !!! Problem is most go kart track owners dont see the potential of SuperMoto !!!!

How about the hypermotard ?

If only Husqvarna/KTM made a street legal Supermoto 390 with the engine from the Duke 390. It would be the prefect motorcycle for me and I'm sure for many other out there as well. No need to make it an extremely high performance, competition bike. Just super fun to ride, light weight bike to enjoy in the streets. They wouldn't even have to design new parts. It's all out there on their current bikes.

I love it!!!

Have you been to tracks in US? Motards are really popular ....

Nice, that looked fun! Thanks!

Thoughts on the RPHA 11 Troy? Also no one really talks about their Pilot leathers...

I just bought a 2018 and it rips

Really would like to have seen more of it on the street. But it's cool this video is only to give people a good idea of what a sumo can do on the track lol which of course that's where ALL the market is at right?! 😉

I love the Husqy & i love supermoto, 2018 & 2019 both really good bikes track or dirt IMO. Out of 5 Australian's i give. 👍 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 Australian's 😎

If only it was street legal too

How's about a little bit of navigation through the dirt and jumps there Sparky? A bit of leg out SM proper riding style (especially on a slow track) would've been more appropriate.

@ 02:38 gain even a pound and the leathers have to be on the trash. Hahaha

MAKE SUMO GREAT AGAIN

Did they also increase oil capacity or is it just as maintenance heavy as a motocrosser?

There is a reason it never took off, even in Europe supermoto is a niche thing. Reason number 1: bikes are very, very expensive (this FS costs almost as a new 600 cc. supersport). Reason number 2: reliability is crap, basically if you race it, you have to rebuild it. Reason number 3: It can be ridden only on small kart tracks. It gets really fun if there is a dedicated track with offroad sections and jumps - which is difficult to find, especially in the US, unless you live near SoCal Supermoto. Tyres are as expensive as on supersport bikes and they get chewed equally quickly. On this particular FS, front tyre is 16.5, so it gets more difficult supplying tyres on good price. Reason number 4: Race supermotos don't have any other purpose but track riding on a small track. Reason number 5: They are difficult to sell 2nd hand. Reason number 6: Supermoto is difficult to get used to if you come from road bikes background. This particular FS is very, very niche product, only for people that take supermoto very seriously and intend to race. For every other folk out there, I recommend the 701 or the new 690. It can haul ass on a small to medium sized track (not FS good as it is 40 kg. heavier but fun enough). It is enormous fun on the road and you can even commute, do short journeys and use it as an everyday bike or put some 50-50 tyres and do some moderate trailing!

Kinda wish you would have mentioned it wasn't street legal earlier instead of 5 min in.

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you talk TOO much

This category makes no sense to me. If you ride on pavement, get a sport bike. If you ride on dirt, get a dirt bike. Supermoto is a half-ass job both ways.