Hawk Wheel questions

ckrug4 · 08-16-2016, 09:35 PM

I've been seeing these dirt bikes on cl called "supermoto" . Looks like a dirt bike with small wheels and street tires.
If u put smaller wheels on a hawk would it increase top speed on street?
Like changing sprockets?

darmst6829 · 08-17-2016, 12:39 AM

A bigger rear wheel would cover more ground per revolution then a smaller rear wheel so its safe to say that a bigger rear wheel is faster then a smaller rear wheel with equal transmission and final gearing.

Weldangrind · 08-17-2016, 11:41 AM

One of the appeals of a supermoto is the handling ability. By switching to 17" rims and sport bike tires front and rear, you end up with a very predictable bike on pavement. Forget about trail riding in that configuration.

Ariel Red Hunter · 08-17-2016, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

One of the appeals of a supermoto is the handling ability. By switching to 17" rims and sport bike tires front and rear, you end up with a very predictable bike on pavement. Forget about trail riding in that configuration.

There is a saying, "Different horses for different courses". This "new" bike, the Magician, is sort of a pavement and graded road bike, set up for top end. The Hawk leans more to the dirt and trail bike side of the coin. Engine tuned for mid-range pulling power.

ckrug4 · 08-17-2016, 10:40 PM

Thnx for the answers, makes sense

08-16-2016, 09:35 PM	#1
ckrug4 Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 21	Hawk Wheel questions I've been seeing these dirt bikes on cl called "supermoto" . Looks like a dirt bike with small wheels and street tires. If u put smaller wheels on a hawk would it increase top speed on street? Like changing sprockets?
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08-17-2016, 11:41 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	One of the appeals of a supermoto is the handling ability. By switching to 17" rims and sport bike tires front and rear, you end up with a very predictable bike on pavement. Forget about trail riding in that configuration. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-17-2016, 12:39 AM	#2
darmst6829 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 42	A bigger rear wheel would cover more ground per revolution then a smaller rear wheel so its safe to say that a bigger rear wheel is faster then a smaller rear wheel with equal transmission and final gearing.
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08-17-2016, 10:40 PM	#5
ckrug4 Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 21	Thnx for the answers, makes sense
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