7 Things Supermoto Racers do to go FASTER

What tricks do Supermoto riders use to go even faster?

I list 7 things Supermoto racers do to go faster and explain why they do them. Including the backing it in, drifting, keeping their outer elbow up & more.

[jarrisg]

I have been watching your supermoto videos for a little over a year now. There is a small go-kart track with in an hour drive from where I live. I have a DRZ400SM and next season will be my first time on a track. Im really stoked and wanted to thank you for the inspiration.

[donniebaker]

Just goes to show you the agility of a dirt bike . This makes for one of the safest two wheeler a person can learn the skills necessary to stay alive on the street . Avoiding traffic hazards, road hazards and the general public who will inadvertently step off the curbed and walk right out in front of you . This is why I recommend first time riders to buy a 250cc dual sport street legal dirt bike to learn the skills of riding a motorcycle . And pick one from the big four manufacturers from Japan. And test all four manufacturer's 250cc models so to be sure you have the one you most appreciate.. because they are all cheap to own and operate and get great gas mileage . So you are going to want to keep it forever even after you feel it's time to get a much bigger road bike .. it's always fun to have a bike that's well suited for occasional off road riding, going camping, fishing, or just plain exploring trails of the great outdoors .. you can get bumper racks and tie one on the back bumper of your SUV or camper special, and take your dual sport with you on vacation for quick rides to the grocery store as there are all kinds of luggage and top packs available for 250cc dual sport bikes and larger ! Find one you like the best new or slightly used and you will not regret it !

[CurtisTarwater]

Mike - you may want to explain more on "backing it in". Some may think that its a rear brake application when its actually a downshift dragging the rear (see @3:09 - watch the front wheel rotation as opposed to the back).

[BLDH]

3:02 I've seen many roadracers/motogpriders doing supermoto putting their bars like this (upside down). looks weird but probably works in their favor when it comes to body positioning. Something I havent noticed before. xd
Good video! The upper body lean on exit feels really good to do in medium to large sized corners as i've started to try this with a neutral body positioning. :)
mvh

[argify]

Just before the 1 minute mark you can really see the dirt being scrubbed off the tyre of the bike infront on the first tarmac corner!

[nightfury]

LOVE your channel man!!!! SuperMoto racers are magicians to me ;-)

[TwistedTriggerEnduro]

Such a good breakdown and explination. Just finding your channel and joining your community. Always down to support 2 wheeled content creators like us. I'm gonna go back through some of your videos and look forward to seeing what you post next. Cheers!

[JP-xdfm]

OMG!, I found the rally drivers of motorbikes!, this are (like rally drivers on cars) the best skilled riders in the world! Mad respect for supermoto riders!

[jkjk]

I like before video loads because know its gonna be good

[JD-qnzf]

The problem with the sport is “MONEY”
Not enough interest in the sport to make money out of it!
I did try and had some success but was you grow old I had to left it because it doesn’t pay the bills and at the time even if you ware winning it still didn’t pay the bills!
But great sport!!! Sliding trough the conners completely flat, overtaking guy’s with their knees out IT WAS AMAZING! Tanks for the memory lane! 🥰

[ChadOHara]

Yeah Mike! Great stuff 👌 I just installed stiffer springs on my supermoto. Can't wait to go test it out! I've been using the stock motocross springs this whole time. It made it real tricky whenever I broke traction.

[Wheelsguru]

You have highlighted well about the grip and lean in point 7. This this essence which people don’t understand. More the grip more lean in you want to give and vice verse.

[rollss]

Great video Mike! Please do more supermoto stuff:)!

[ADsmcr]

I really enjoy your videos. I can’t say I will be backing into corners on my smcr. I think my 20yrs of road and track are well ingrained in my riding now

[Azure_Motors]

As always!!! Super nice info from you, m8! And those shots of the guy on KTM with white Bell helmet 😍

[faffi]

This video got me curious, especially the comment about raised outer elbow; in what way does it increase control over the handlebars? If you raise your elbow, will that not make the force through your hands go more towards the line of the forks, perpendicular to the steering axis? Meaning it will be harder to change the steering angle. Or is that the idea, to make the bike less sensitive? Sorry for my ignorance. Eirik

[beardedcobra]

Man man man 😏

You should write a book! „The holy bible of supermoto“

No seriously! I m a hobby supermoto rider here in south germany too! But I dont really have the knowledge in the theory but just ride!
I love your videos and always am trying to take some of the advices to the next trackday with me! Sometimes i recognize i was doing stuff like explaned anyways but dont really think about. But also often i find it way more easy to ride if focusing on points you bring up in your videos!
Somtimes also i come to the conclusion i like doing some stuff different 🤷🏼‍♀️😂 but at all times its great to focus on specific parts seperately and it gives a huge benefit actually thinking about how you do your turns… and why!

Thanks aaa LOOOTTT!!!! for the extreamly great content!


it up!!! (&mabey think about writing a book) 😃

[achilleas_christ]

I know these video get views and stuff, but i would like to see more race/vlog videos

[michaels]

First recent vid of yours I’ve seen in my feed. Damn you make good videos.

[powerswearingfluids]

Such a brief and informative assessmment, absolutely stunnning work and knowledge, keep it up