turn fz 09 into a super moto?

[Edward Cook]

Has anyone thought about or tried to super moto a fz 09 out yet? i picture it with cool high front fender with dual sport style road tires like scorpions or something similar....not that i want to off road it but it feels a bit like a dirt bike riding it..

 

[marcusfordus]

Not enough ground clearance as the bike cracks sumps on certain road conditions already.
Longer forks would be an easy upgrade, I'm not sure about the swing arm though, having not removed the rear shock I can't comment on how much actual swing it has before the chain tightens. If you look at the design of dual-sport/super moto type bikes, their swing arms are very long compared to the 09 !

Nice idea though, long travel MT with a taller seat, spoked wheels, bash plate and engine bars, well cooooool.

 

[MT account]

it would help me when im on tour as a lot of roads i travel arnt roads.........if kawasaki made a 3 cylinder adventure bike id be sorted for travelling over there.