How to choose your supermoto rims? Complete guide to 17-inch supermoto rims, 16.5 competition, and suitable widths | WheelX - Parts

Choosing supermoto rims is essential for achieving the best performance on the road or track. Dimensions, width, compatibility, and usage: several criteria must be considered before purchase.

At WheelX - Parts, we offer supermoto rims suitable for many motorcycles such as KTM, Husqvarna, Honda, Yamaha, GasGas, Beta, and many others.

Which rim size should you choose?

17-inch rims

17 inches is the standard for road supermoto.

Advantages:

• Wide choice of tires
• Excellent road holding
• Ideal for daily use
• Road and track compatible

It is currently the most commonly used size on supermoto bikes.

16.5-inch rims

16.5-inch rims are mainly intended for competition.

Advantages:

• Faster cornering
• Excellent grip on the track
• Highly appreciated in Supermoto S1 and S2

On the other hand, the choice of tires is more limited and more track-oriented.

16-inch rims

16-inch rims are often used for specific custom builds or for stunting.

They allow for different handling and a unique look depending on the motorcycle's configuration.

Which width should you choose?

Front rim 3.50 x 17

The 3.50 width is the benchmark in supermoto.

It generally allows for the mounting of a 120/70 R17 tire, offering an excellent compromise between precision and stability.

Rear rim 4.25 x 17

The 4.25 width is ideal for small displacement motorcycles up to 125cc.

• KTM EXC / SX
• Husqvarna TE / TC
• Honda CR
• Yamaha YZ

It provides excellent maneuverability while maintaining good traction.

Rear rim 4.50 x 17

The 4.50 width offers a compromise between agility and contact patch.

It is often chosen for more powerful motorcycles, 125cc and above. The 4.50 is the perfect compromise for 160-wide tires like the 5.0, but the huge advantage of the 4.50 is that the tire does not rub the chain.

Rear rim 5.00 x 17

The 5.00 width allows for mounting wider tires, perfect for 300cc and up, 450, 500, etc.

Advantages:

• Racing look
• Enhanced traction
• Great stability at high speeds

This is a popular choice for large displacement bikes and high-performance builds.

How to check compatibility?

Before ordering your supermoto rims, check:

• The exact model of your motorcycle
• Its year
• The diameter of the wheel axles
• Disc compatibility
• Necessary spacers

At WheelX - Parts, we can help you select the right configuration for your machine.

Supermoto Dimension Guide and Chart

To help you choose the ideal configuration, we have compiled in this chart the main correspondences between supermoto rim dimensions, recommended supermoto tire sizes, and compatible inner tubes. Whether you ride on the road with homologated tires or on the track with slick tires, this guide allows you to quickly select the supermoto dimensions suitable for your use.

Why choose WheelX - Parts?

We offer supermoto rims selected for their quality, reliability, and compatibility with many enduro and motocross bikes.

Whether you are looking for 16”, 16.5”, or 17” rims, with rear widths of 4.25”, 4.50”, or 5.00”, our team will help you find the ideal configuration.

Conclusion

The choice of your supermoto rims mainly depends on your use. For the road, 17 inches remains the standard. For the track, 16.5 inches offers superior performance. Finally, rim width directly influences the bike's handling, grip, and stability.

Discover all our supermoto rims on WheelX - Parts and find the configuration perfectly suited to your motorcycle.