Q&A - Why is 450cc Faster than 610cc
Race Tech
Q&A - Why are Supermoto race bikes faster than Supermoto Unlimited? In Drag Racing, Indy Cars, Champ Cars, Formula 1, and Superbikes, the more displacement you have the faster you go. In Supermoto, a 450cc racebike beats a 610cc racer every time. Why?
We ask Team Manager, Elliot Cho why. The answer may surprise you.
Racers and Racebikes
The following are the qualification times of Team Red Bull KTM HMC at Round 9 of the AMA Supermoto Championship.
| Pos. | Rider name | Time | Machine | Series |
| Qualification #7 | Jurgen Kunzel | 01:11.848 | KTM 450SMS | Supermoto Race Bike |
| Qualification #6 | Kurt Nicoll | 01:11.814 | KTM 450SMS | Supermoto Race Bike |
| Qualification #2 | Benny Carlson | 1:12.304 | KTM 610SMR | Supermoto Unlimited Race Bike |
| Qualification #1 | John Lewis | 1:12.304 | KTM 610SMR | Supermoto Unlimited Race Bike |
