Supermoto is an increasingly popular motorcycle category that has grown massively in popularity since its discovery several decades ago. Anyone who has ever ridden Supermoto knows why. With these brute motorcycles it is particularly important to have a good tire fitted. We introduce you to the best supermoto motorcycle tires and also learn everything else you need to know about these motorcycles.
What is supermoto?
Well, there is no definite answer to that. Supermotos are usually based on off-road or endurance bikes, but ride on sport or hypersport tires. They are a combination of off-road supersport.
One of the reasons for this combination is that Supermoto racing events are held on three different surfaces: hard surface, irregular surface like in motocross events and paved asphalt like on a race track.
However, this is exactly what makes it very difficult to choose good tires for every Supermoto rider, since the tire should work on every imaginable type of surface. In general, Supermoto riders use their bikes on paved roads, which is why almost all of them also fit Supersport tires.
To help you choose the best possible tire for your Supermoto and your riding style, we have compiled an overview of the best Supermoto tires that have impressed in various test reports.
Recommended supermoto tires
There are many motorcycle tires for supermotos. We have attached 5 recommendations, which were considered the best in various test reports.
Continental Conti Attack SM Evo
The Conti Attack SM Evo is a very sporty tire that sticks to the asphalt like no other tire in its class. The reason why this was voted best supermoto tire everywhere is the softer SM compound, which has better grip in the cold than other hypersport tires. This is very important for supermoto bikes as they are lighter and less powerful than sport bikes.
Michelin Pilot Road 4 Trail
The Michelin Pilot Road 4 Trail is recommended for those who often ride the Supermoto on unpaved roads. This offers very good performance on asphalt, but also has enough traction for enough grip on gravel. Compared to the Conti Attack SM, for example, it offers much better off-road performance.
Heidenau K73
The Heidenau K73‘s advanced rubber compound gives this tire very good on-road performance. Compared to the Conti SM Evo, however, it does not perform as well on asphalt. On the other hand, thanks to the more pronounced profile, it performs better in the wet, where it beats almost every other supermoto tire (according to many test riders).
Pirelli MT60RS Corsa
The Pirelli MT60 RS Corsa was specifically designed for Supermoto bikes, which means that it offers excellent handling despite the lighter weight of these bikes. It doesn’t need high temperatures for good grip and traction. Plus, it’s also a 60-40 tire, making it an excellent choice for drivers who want a combination of on-road and off-road performance.
Michelin Power SuperMoto
If you are looking for the ultimate tire for the racetrack, you should look at the Michelin Power SuperMoto. However, this is not street legal, which is why it can only be driven on the race track.
Haven’t found the right Supermoto tire yet? In the online shop for motorcycle tires from Bikereifen24.de you will find many other models from different manufacturers. Including recommendations and test reports.
