KTM's front wheel 3.5×17 + rear wheel 5.0×17 wheel combination is usually a typical configuration for Supermoto (sliding tire) modification. 1. KTM models equipped with 3.5×17 + 5.0×17 from the factory
Some KTM Supermoto series models use this wheel specification from the factory, for example:
- KTM 690 SMC R
- Factory front wheel: 3.5×17 (with 120/70-17 tire)
- Factory rear wheel: 5.0×17 (with 160/60-17 tire)
- KTM 450/500 SMR (professional sliding tire version)
2. Modified from Enduro/off-road models
The original wheels of these models are usually:
- Front wheel: 1.60×21 (with 80/100-21 off-road tire)
- Rear wheel: 2.15×18 (with 110/100-18 or 140/80-18 off-road tires)
3. Modified use and tire matching
- Suitable road surface: paved roads, racetracks (non-off-road)
- Recommended tires:
- Front wheel: 120/70-17 (such as Michelin Power Supermoto)
- Rear wheel: 160/60-17 or 150/60-17 (such as Pirelli Diablo Rosso III)