Quick Answer: A Talaria supermoto conversion swaps your bike's stock off-road wheels for 17" wheels wrapped in DOT street tires, giving you lower ride height, sharper handling, and real stopping power on pavement. Fitment varies by model, so this guide breaks down wheels, tires, rotors, and gearing for the Sting MX3, R-MX4, XXX/X3, MX5, and Komodo.

Talaria's lineup, from the Sting MX3 and R-MX4 to the XXX/X3, MX5, and Komodo, has built a reputation as serious off-road e-motos. But plenty of riders want to take their bike to the street, the local pit-bike track, or even a kart circuit on the weekend. If that's your goal, a supermoto conversion might be just what you're looking for.

A supermoto conversion is a wheel-and-tire swap that transforms your Talaria from a dirt machine into something that feels right at home on asphalt. It sounds simple, but fitment details differ from one Talaria model to the next, so this guide walks through what you actually need, bike by bike.

What Is a Talaria Supermoto Conversion?

A Talaria supermoto conversion replaces the stock off-road wheels with 17" front and rear wheels wearing DOT-approved street tires. That single change reshapes how the bike rides.

Here's what you'll notice once the new wheels are on:

• Lower ride height and center of gravity. The bike feels planted and easier to flick around corners.
• More rubber on the pavement. Wider street tire contact patches mean better grip under acceleration and braking.
• Quicker steering. The smaller 17" wheel diameter sharpens turn-in compared to the stock 19" or 21" dirt setup.
• Better braking performance. Street tires and rotors designed for pavement grip far better than knobbies ever could on asphalt.

What Wheel Sizes Fit a Talaria Supermoto Build?

Talaria supermoto builds use standard sizing across the lineup:

• Front rim: 17" x 2.50"
• Rear rim: 17" x 2.50" or 17" x 3.00"

One note on options: the 17" x 2.50" rim is only available in black anodized or powder-coated finishes.

Warp 9 builds these wheels with anodized 7000-series aluminum rims and aluminum hubs, available in your choice of color, paired with stainless or powder-coated spokes. The same wheel builds also come in dirt sizing, with 19" front / 16" rear covering most all-around riding and 21" / 18" suiting taller riders. That means you can keep a dirt set in the garage and swap to your street set whenever the mood strikes, much like keeping winter and summer tires for a car.

Which Tires Work Best for Talaria Street Riding?

Tires carry most of the load in a supermoto setup. Since Talaria e-motos are lighter than full-size supermoto bikes, they run narrower street tires built for that lighter weight.

Front options:

• Shinko SR241 (DOT), 2.75x17
• Michelin City Extra (DOT), 80/90-17

Rear options:

• Shinko SR241 (DOT), 3.00x17
• Michelin City Extra (DOT), 80/90-17

Wheels arrive mounted and ready to install, complete with a heavy-duty 2mm-thick tube, rim strip, and rim lock if you select that option.

Do You Need to Upgrade Your Brake Rotors?

Supermoto riders often size up the front rotor for extra stopping power on pavement.

• 203mm fixed: The OEM size. Best choice if you plan to swap between street and dirt wheels regularly.
• 220mm fixed or floating: A step up in braking performance.
• 240mm floating (front only): Maximum stopping power for aggressive street or track riding.

For the rear, you can choose 203mm fixed, 220mm fixed, or 220mm floating.

How Does Gearing Change With Supermoto Wheels?

Switching to 17" wheels changes your effective gearing and final drive ratio, even if you don't touch the sprocket. Rear sprocket options range from 40T through 64T.

• Lower tooth count: Higher top speed, softer acceleration.
• Higher tooth count: Quicker acceleration, lower top speed.

If you're riding mostly city streets and stoplight-to-stoplight traffic, a higher tooth count keeps things snappy. If you want more top-end for open roads, drop the tooth count.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will supermoto wheels fit my Talaria without modifications?
A: Warp 9 builds model-specific wheels for the Sting MX3, R-MX4, and XXX, so fitment is designed around each bike. Oversized rotors include caliper spacers, so braking upgrades bolt on without extra fabrication.

Q: What size are Talaria supermoto wheels?
A: Front wheels measure 17" x 2.50". Rear wheels come in 17" x 2.50" or 17" x 3.00", depending on your preference.

Q: Do I need a bigger front rotor?
A: Not required. The 203mm OEM rotor works fine, but 220mm and 240mm options improve braking on pavement and include caliper spacers for a clean fit.

Q: Can I switch back to off-road wheels later?
A: Yes. Many riders keep both a dirt set and a street set on hand. Sticking with the 203mm OEM rotor makes swapping between the two easiest.

Q: How long does a custom wheel build take?
A: Generally 2 to 4 weeks, though it can run longer during peak season.

Ready to Build Your Talaria Supermoto Setup?

Whether you're converting a Sting MX3, R-MX4, XXX/X3, MX5, or Komodo, getting the fitment right makes all the difference between a bike that feels like a street machine and one that just looks like it. Reach out to our team to talk through wheel sizes, tire options, and rotor upgrades for your specific model.