First ride on the new KTM950 supermoto!

[chris]

But a true motard don't run slicks - the tracks have dirt and sealed corners,so they use treaded tyres......

Not necessarily. Supermoto and Supermotard are slightly different. Supermoto refers to both dirt and seal and Super Motard covers just seal, i.e. race track. A true Motard runs slicks as the races take place on seal only. Super Moto has a mix of surfaces.

so does a street one.

Surely a street moto/motard runs treaded tyres on the road as slicks are illegal for road use.

[Sparky Bills]

I want one!

[Lou Girardin]

It ain't the only one. We've got one at AMPS. The word is that it's a wheely monster but softer than the Superduke. The carbs make it nicer in traffic, but it loses the snap of the Duke. But there's no way it's good for 230 k's.

[Sniper]

Cool, thanks guys

[NordieBoy]

Not necessarily. Supermoto and Supermotard are slightly different. Supermoto refers to both dirt and seal and Super Motard covers just seal, i.e. race track. A true Motard runs slicks as the races take place on seal only. Super Moto has a mix of surfaces.

Actually...
Supermoto=Bike
Supermotard=Rider

Traditionally the tracks are 30% dirt and 70% seal and around a minute per lap with a top speed of around 160kph.

Slicks/wets/inters/cut slicks.
Whatever works.

[Wellyman]

my idea of a motard is an off roader bike, set up to run on road. Be it the new Pegaso, KTM, TDR or a modded CR500. Offroad tyres swapped for road tyres, better, larger brakes and kick ass attitude.

I agree with you mate. these purpose built bikes ain't as fun as a motard MX bike. an built up MX bike makes a better Motard in my opinion.
WM