Sur-Ron & Talaria Supermoto Conversion – The Complete Guide

The Sur-Ron and Talaria are brilliant off-road, but on tarmac the stock enduro wheels with knobby tires are a compromise: longer braking distances, nervous cornering and tires that wear out fast. A supermoto conversion solves all of these problems in one move – and it is fully reversible. In this guide we show exactly what needs to be swapped, how long it takes and what to look out for when choosing parts.

Why supermoto?

Smaller 17" or 16" wheels with road tires completely change the character of the bike. The center of gravity drops noticeably, the gyroscopic effect shrinks, and the bike tips into corners faster and with more confidence. On dry tarmac the grip of sport tires is in a different league than any off-road tread – you get shorter braking distances and full control when riding hard in the city, on a kart track or through mountain switchbacks. That is why supermoto is currently the most popular conversion for electric motorcycles in Europe.

Enduro vs supermoto – what actually changes

• Handling: a smaller wheel means less gyroscopic moment – the bike responds instantly to every steering input and flicks from corner to corner much faster.
• Center of gravity: several centimeters lower – more stable braking and more confident direction changes.
• Grip: road tires hold on to asphalt incomparably better than knobbies, in the wet too.
• Dynamics: a smaller wheel diameter shortens the effective gearing – stronger acceleration at the cost of a slightly lower top speed.
• Look: the classic supermoto stance – low, wide, aggressive.

What you need for the conversion

• Custom 17" supermoto wheel set – a complete Plug&Play kit: reinforced CNC hubs, spokes, rims and brake discs that match the original calipers. Available for Sur-Ron Light Bee X/L1E, Talaria Sting MX3/MX4, 79Bike Falcon PRO and E-Ride Pro SS 2.0.
• Road tires – order the set with tires and you get wheels that arrive assembled, balanced and ready to ride straight out of the box.
• Gearing tweak (optional) – a rear sprocket 1–2 teeth smaller restores your top speed; you will find everything in the drivetrain category.
• Bigger brake disc (optional) – for fast road riding a 250 mm front disc noticeably improves braking power.

Step-by-step conversion (about 30 minutes)

• Put the bike securely on a center stand.
• Undo the front axle, remove the enduro wheel and fit the supermoto wheel – the disc slides straight into the original caliper.
• Repeat at the rear, refit the chain and adjust the tensioners.
• Torque the axles correctly and check the brakes.
• Take it easy for the first kilometers until the new tires are scrubbed in.

The whole job takes half an hour with no special tools. Your stock wheels go on the shelf – before winter or an off-road trip you switch back to enduro in another 30 minutes.

Gearing, range and brakes

A smaller wheel shortens the effective gearing: the bike accelerates harder but top speed drops. If you ride mostly in the city, the stock gearing works great. Want your top speed back – a smaller rear sprocket is all it takes. Range on tarmac usually increases, because road tires have lower rolling resistance than knobbies. With higher corner speeds it is also worth considering stronger brakes – the natural companion to this conversion.

Why 96 Power Parts wheel sets

• In-house CNC production in the EU – hubs and components machined from 6061-T6 aluminum.
• We test every set on our own bikes – in the city and on track – before it goes on sale.
• Fully Plug&Play – no modifications, original calipers and axles fit.
• Color configurator – rims, hubs and nipples in your bike's colors.
• Fast shipping from the EU and a 4.8/5 rating from customers across Europe.

Summary

A supermoto conversion is the best value-for-money character change for your Sur-Ron or Talaria: one wheel set, 30 minutes of work, and the bike handles like a completely new machine. Check out the 17" supermoto wheel set or browse all wheels in our range and configure a set for your model. Questions about tires or gearing? Drop us a message – we will help you choose for your riding style.